malaysia
How Unfussy Eaters Are Saving The World
Thanks to its feeding habits, the oriental latrine fly could just play a major role in food and environmental sustainability.
Sumatran Rhinos Declared Extinct In Malaysia
Researchers call for greater government intervention to save the Sumatran rhino, which has numbers just nine individuals in captivity worldwide.
A Light-Activated Catalyst For Breaking Down BPA
Silver coated nanoparticles wrapped in sheets of graphene could be the secret to preventing BPA contamination, scientists say.
Asian Scientist Writing Prize Winners Announced
A total of 24 winners received their prizes at the inaugural Asian Scientist Writing Prize 2015 held at the Science Centre Singapore.
Pitcher Plants Reflect Sonar To Attract Bats
Pitcher plants have been shown to attract bats using special structures that reflect their ultrasonic calls back to them.
Developing Nations Urged To Spend Big On Science
Few countries are close to meeting UNESCO's target for science, technology and innovation spending of 3.5 percent of their GDP.
Surprise Split In Population Of Monkey Malaria Parasite
Monkey malaria is on the rise in Malaysia, possibly driven by two divergent strains of the mosquito-borne parasite.
Dengue Day 2015: Interview With Professor Tikki Pang
From the perspective of a policymaker, implementation and operational research on dengue is far more urgent than basic research, says Professor Tikki Pang.
Taxing By The Pound
As Asia transitions from battling infectious microbes to battling the bulge, can a controversial 'fat tax' in Japan keep waistlines under control?
