Nurfilzah Rohaidi
ABOUT
Coming from a design background, Filzah brings a fresh perspective to science communications. She is particularly interested in healthcare and technology.
Stories by Nurfilzah Rohaidi
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Seo Myungeun
Seo Myungeun was inspired to go into chemistry by his father, and his efforts have resulted in him winning the 2015 Wiley-PSK JPS Young Scientist Award.
What’s The Advantage Of Being Obese?
This study found that only nine out of 115 genes known to be associated with obesity showed evidence of being under positive selection.
Cut Calories To Prevent Deadly Blood Vessel Bursts
Calorie intake could be an effective, yet simple way for the early prevention of abdominal aortic aneurysms.
14 Inspiring Innovators From Asia
Meet some of Asia's best and brightest engineers and inventors.
First Winners of China’s US$1m Future Science Awards Announced
Dennis Lo Yuk-ming and Xue Qikun are the first two winners of China's version of the Nobel Prize, which each comes with a US$1 million cash prize.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Usa Thisyakorn
Professor Usa Thisyakorn, chairman of the Asian Dengue Vaccine Advocacy, hopes to present a united front against dengue in Thailand.
Are You Hooked Yet? World’s Oldest Fishhooks Found In Japan
The world’s oldest fishhooks, which were carved from sea snail shells, have just been found in a limestone cave on Okinawa island in Japan.
Hooray! The Giant Panda Is No Longer An Endangered Species
What an upgrade: the giant panda is no longer listed as endangered, but is now a vulnerable species.
16 Scientists From China To Watch
The Asian superpower is boosting basic research funding in its 13th five-year plan—a boon for this list of scientists and the wider R&D community.