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


Several Major Earthquakes Strike Asia Pacific, Could Signal More

Earthquakes above a magnitude of 6.0 have struck around Asia Pacific in quick succession over the past week, which could be warning signs of more major earthquakes on the horizon.

Bats Follow Most Efficient Flight Path To Target Multiple Prey

Instead of foraging randomly for food, bats in fact select the most optimal flight route to capture two targets at once.

Robot Almost Wins Short Story Writing Prize

Time to add "novelist" to the list of human occupations threatened by the advent of artificial intelligence.

Chemical Found To Rapidly Reverse Depressive Symptoms In Mice

The chemical TPPU rapidly inhibits a protein that causes brain inflammation associated with depression, and could be a new way of treating the disease.

This Bacteria Lives Off Plastic, And It’s Fantastic

Researchers have isolated a bacterial strain that uses PET plastic, one of the main culprits of environmental pollution, as its main source of carbon for growth.

Switch Off For Earth Hour Tonight At 8:30pm Local Time

The World Wildlife Fund for Nature's Earth Hour movement hopes to shine a light on climate change by encouraging people around the world to switch off non-essential lights for an hour tonight.

Asia’s Rising Scientists: Benjamin Tee

Benjamin Tee develops electronic skin which can sense mechanical forces and self-heal repeatably—particularly useful for robotics and prosthetics.

Total Solar Eclipse On March 9, Best Seen From Indonesia

There will be a total solar eclipse tomorrow, and those lucky ones in Sumatra and other parts of Indonesia will have the best view.

Impatience Could Be A Sign Of Cellular Aging

Impatience and a risk-taking attitude could be indicators of shortened telomeres, which have been linked to aging and risk of chronic disease.