World's first wooden satellite, developed in Japan, heads to space
The palm-sized LignoSat is tasked to demonstrate the cosmic potential of the renewable material as humans explore living in space.
Wed Nov 06 2024
How consumers can influence who controls AI
Public vigilance is crucial to ensure ethical use of the technology.
Sat Aug 24 2024
Fallen trees: Special committee to hold first meeting this month - Dr Zaliha
Dr Zaliha Mustafa said among the stakeholders in the special committee were NGOs, arborists (woody plant experts) and experts from the FRIM.
Tue Jun 04 2024
Two friends build Eiffel Tower from recycled wood ahead of Olympics
The duo, a sports enthusiast with disability, hopes to display along the path of Olympic torch relay and in Olympic sites.
Fri Feb 23 2024
Lewiston massacre suspect found dead, apparently from self-inflicted gunshot wound
The body of Robert R. Card, 40, was discovered in the woods near the neighboring town of Lisbon Falls.
Sat Oct 28 2023
Maine hunts for Army reservist suspected of killing 18 in Lewiston
Police on Thursday searched the woods, waterways and towns of Maine for Robert R. Card in connection with the mass shootings that killed 18 people the previous night.
Thu Oct 26 2023
Rolling Stones kick off album launch in New York with guest Lady Gaga
The Rolling Stones held a private launch party for their first new album in 18 years.
Fri Oct 20 2023
Zambia find shows humans have built with wood for 476,000 years
These artifacts represent the oldest-known example of humans building wooden structures.
Sat Sep 23 2023
Rolling Stones launch new album 'Hackney Diamonds'
The recording, whose title refers to broken glass after a robbery, will be released on Oct. 20.
Thu Sep 07 2023
Woody Allen hails 'very lucky life' as he presents 50th film
The Venice Film Festival was denounced by some critics for giving US director Woody Allen a prestigious slot for first French-language film.
Tue Sep 05 2023
Kelantan teacher builds dream house with discarded wood
Villagers once called Mohd Nazmie Che Mohd Ashari "crazy" for his habit of scavenging for scrap wood.
Wed Aug 30 2023
Honduras arrests mayor accused of trafficking cocaine to US
Mayor Wilmer Manolo Wood of Brus Laguna who is accused of working with three drug cartels, was taken into custody, said a spokesperson.
Mon Aug 28 2023
Malaysian arrested with more than 4.7kg of heroin at Singapore's Woodlands Checkpoint
A 22-year-old male Malaysian travelling in the car was arrested for suspected drug offences, authorities said in a statement.
Tue Aug 08 2023
Eight key questions about lab-grown meat
It's been around for a decade now but cultured meat still faces some huge hurdles.
Fri Aug 04 2023
Twitter again sued over severance pay, bias during layoffs
The lawsuit also alleges that Twitter targeted older workers for layoffs, a claim that has not been made in the other pending cases.
Wed Jul 19 2023
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024