Biology and Key Stage 3 Science

Putin: Russia, Malaysia well placed to deepen ties as 60th anniversary nears

KAZAN, June 18 — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia and Malaysia have established a strong foundation for further expanding bilateral cooperation as both countries approach the 60th anniversary of diplomatic…

PM Anwar discusses Asean-Russia ties, culture and global issues with international media in Kazan

KAZAN, June 17 — From Asean-Russia cooperation and energy security to Russian literature and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim fielded a wide range of questions from international…

IIM Bangalore receives Tata Trusts support for new undergraduate school, first batch to begin classes in August

IIM Bangalore has received philanthropic support from Tata Trusts for its newly established School of Undergraduate Studies, marking the institute’s entry into residential undergraduate education. The initiative will…

'MCQs ill-suited for humanities': Parliamentary committee seeks review of CUET design

A parliamentary committee has raised concerns about the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), questioning its multiple-choice format's suitability for humanities and social sciences. The committee recommended a review…

Korean researchers develop blood and urine test for early colorectal cancer detection

A research team at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) has developed a plasmonics-based liquid biopsy platform capable of detecting cancer-related gene mutations in the blood and urine of patients with…

BUDGET 2026-27: Auto sector row rocks Senate body

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary committee on Tuesday witnessed heated exchanges over alleged irregularities in the automobile sector, while recommending relief for exporters, tariff reforms and a review of electricity fixed…

DPMs and Cabinet ministers urge Malaysians to embrace Hijrah spirit of unity and resilience

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Deputy Prime Ministers and Cabinet ministers yesterday called on Malaysians to embrace the spirit of Hijrah by embracing the arrival of Awal Muharram 1448H a moment for reflection to strengthen…

Researchers gear up as Aus joins Horizon Europe

Australian academics will be able to access a significantly larger pool of money for research and development after the Albanese government concluded negotiations to join Horizon Europe, the European Union’s $155bn…

PM Anwar arrives in Kazan for Asean‑Russia talks on cooperation and peace

KAZAN (Russia), June 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Kazan today for a two-day working visit to the capital of Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan to attend the Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit from…

EDITORIAL: Science parks look toward future

Is your shrimp from Thailand? What Malaysia’s import ban means for consumers and Thai farmers

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — A trade dispute between Malaysia and Thailand has escalated from sea bass inspections to a temporary ban on Thai shrimp imports. With bilateral tensions rising, Bangkok is now threatening to take…

Your body is fighting your diet – here’s the science that explains why

Hunger hormones, a slowing metabolism, and a brain wired to resist change – biological forces working against weight loss are real, and treatments are catching up.

Teachers warn draft secondary subject curriculums are too crowded

Consultation closed this week on draft curriculums for Years 11 to 13 in 26 subjects including English, maths and science.

Hong Kong Science Park, SenseTime partner to build home-grown AI data centre

The Hong Kong Science and Technology Park (HKSTP) and SenseTime, a Chinese artificial intelligence firm headquartered and listed in the city, have partnered to build a home-grown AI data centre by 2030 to support the…

Anwar to meet Putin in Kazan at Asean-Russia commemorative summit

KAZAN (Russia), June 16 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will lead the Malaysian delegation to the Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan from June 17 to 18. In a statement on Tuesday, Wisma Putra said…

Want to work at ISRO? Applications open for 18 JRF posts— check eligibility and salary

ISRO's U R Rao Satellite Centre is recruiting 18 Junior Research Fellows across various science and engineering fields. Applicants need a postgraduate degree with at least 60% marks and a qualified national-level exam.…

'We do not accept govt's version of events,' says Aleema after Imran taken to hospital for 5th time for eye ailment

PTI founder Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, said on Tuesday that the government’s version of events was unacceptable after the former premier was taken to the hospital for the fifth time for the treatment of his eye…

KAIST unveils breakthrough that could slash AI data center cooling power

As artificial intelligence systems demand ever more computing power, a team of Korean researchers says it has found a way to tackle one of the industry’s most expensive and stubborn problems: heat. Researchers at the…

No neglect, just ‘musth’: Taiping Municipal Council clarifies Malaysian elephant Kelat’s absence at Osaka Zoo

IPOH, June 16 — The recent absence of an elephant named Kelat from public viewing at Tennoji Zoo in Osaka, Japan, was part of a musth management procedure implemented for safety and animal welfare reasons. Taiping…

‘Eyes up, screens down’: New device rules in Vic

All Victorian students must have planned ‘device-free time’ each day in strict new rules announced by the education minister on Monday. The device restrictions aim to intentionally remove students from devices in…