Tag Archives: science

Wednesday, 8 March 2017   A group of scientists have devised a plan to make Mars a little more hospitable to human life. A computer modeling experiment suggests that we can use a spacecraft to create a magnetic field around Mars, shielding it from the solar wind that’s stripping its …

Saturday, 12 November 2016 MALACCA: The state Education Department has allowed 13 schools in the state to continue teaching Mathematics and Science in English, marking a victory for a parents’ group which has been championing the cause. According to Malacca Action Group for Parents in Education (Magpie) chairman, Mak Chee …

Foundation in Science (FiS) Scholarships 2016 The International Medical University offers scholarships 2016 for its pre-university and undergraduate programmes. Malaysian and International students who demonstrate academic excellence will be invited to apply through their offer letter. Awarded annually, the scholarships are in the form of tuition fee waiver.     …

Friday, 21 July 2017 Most people have experienced a sunburn caused by ultraviolet radiation whose intensity exceeds the skin’s natural protective ability to tan. Moreover, ultraviolet radiation can damage many polymers (plexiglass, polyethylene, polypropylene, etc.), a phenomenon known as ultraviolet ageing. Various filters and additives to polymer compositions and suntan …

Tuesday, 11 July 2017   Researchers at The University of Manchester, in collaboration with Central South University (CSU), China, have created an innovative ceramic coating that could revolutionize hypersonic travel – for defense, space and even air travel purposes. Hypersonic travel is defined as moving at Mach five or above …

Monday, 03 July 2017 :  The evidence in the “exercise is totally necessary” column just keeps on mounting: According to a new study, trips to the gym aren’t just essential to ensuring your body stays as healthy as possible—they’re also necessary for your brain. The study appears in Trends in …

Wednesday, 31 May 2017   Scientists from the National University of Science and Technology MISIS (NUST MISIS) have studied and described the processes taking place in coal being extracted from mines. The results of their work will make it possible to more accurately assess intra-coal changes during storage, transportation and …

Thursday, 18 May 2017 PUTRAJAYA: Those whose computers or networks are infected by ransomware should report their case to CyberSecurity Malaysia. This, said its CEO Datuk Dr Amirudin Abdul Wahab, would allow CyberSecurity to carry out technical analysis and determine the kind of ransomware involved. CyberSecurity, he said, could also …

Monday, 10 April 2017 PADANG TERAP: Nuclear technology applications in the field of agriculture to produce premium grade mushroom seeds, specifically the Volvariella mushroom, will be expanded to cut down import dependence. Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry (MOSTI) Deputy Secretary-General, Prof Dr Ramzah Dambul said via the Mutagenesis technique which …