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How third-hand cigarette smoke is infiltrating even nonsmoking areas

June 2, 2018 Unlike secondhand smoke that lasts a short time after a cigarette is consumed, third-hand smoke lingers in the environment by sticking to clothing, upholstery, walls and surfaces.

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New evidence of water on Europa and the chance for extraterrestrial life

June 1, 2018 Strange readings from a dead spacecraft reveal new evidence of water under the crust of Jupiter's icy moon, Europa.

Environment

Mammals worldwide are shrinking because people are spreading everywhere!

May 28, 2018 Research suggests that every time hominids get to a new continent there is an extinction event, and that extinction is always large-bodied mammals.

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Soldier gets new penis after losing genitals in bomb blast

May 7, 2018 US surgeons have performed the most complex penis-scrotum reconstructive procedure ever on a soldier whose genitals were destroyed in a bomb blast. Though the transplant was a success, doctors say there were some ethical issues too.

Environment

Whales in danger again as Trump dismantles fossil fuel safeguards

April 30, 2018 Environmental rules have protected US marine life from seismic blasts for decades. Now, Donald Trump and Republicans are removing those safeguards in favour of oil companies.

Science & Technology

Camera with 'underwater GPS' mimics shrimp vision to see what's lost at sea

April 25, 2018 An American researcher has developed a camera that mimics the way shrimp see, providing an "underwater GPS" that may improve ocean studies and rescue efforts of those lost at sea.

Science & Technology

Employing the help of robots in our lives

April 18, 2018 With artificial intelligence pervading our lives now more than ever, is living alongside robots just around the bend?

Design

What does the future of cities look like?

April 18, 2018 With rapid urbanisation, cities in the future will be embracing advanced technology and innovative concepts.

Science & Technology

Scientists find signs of new brain cells in adults as old as 79

April 18, 2018 Scientists from Columbia University have presented new evidence that the brain continues to make hundreds of new neurons a day, even after you reach your 70s.

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Scientists build a robotic fish SoFi to spy on ocean life

April 17, 2018 Developed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, SoFi is a soft-bodied robot that glides silently through the water with a smooth, undulating motion designed to mimic the movements of real fish.

Science & Technology

Protein engineering may be the future of science

April 16, 2018 Living things make thousands of different proteins, but soon there could be many more, as scientists are starting to learn to design new ones from scratch with specific purposes in mind.

Nutrition

No science to back up coffee cancer label requirement

April 10, 2018 From the science standpoint, there’s no reason why the public should worry about drinking coffee as it hasn't been shown to increase cancer risk.

People

‘That skinny kid in a wheelchair’: Remembering Stephen Hawking

March 17, 2018 One of The Star's biggest sci-fi fans expresses appreciation for how Stephen Hawking turned the world of science upside down and gave science fiction writers new vistas to explore.

Books

Black holes to time-travel tales for kids, Stephen Hawking wrote for everyone

March 14, 2018 Stephen Hawking wrote about black holes and the universe, but also charming and imaginative children's stories about time travel.

People

Theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking dies at 76: The universe was his lab

March 14, 2018 Stephen Hawking, the best-known theoretical physicist of his time, wrote so lucidly of the mysteries of space, time and black holes that his book 'A Brief History Of Time' made him one of science’s biggest stars since Albert Einstein.

Science & Technology

SpaceX’s big new rocket blasts off, puts sports car in space

February 8, 2018 SpaceX, a private rocket company by Elon Musk, has successful launched the Falcon Heavy rocket – and a red electric Tesla sports car aiming for an endless space trip past Mars.

Science & Technology

Can super bacteria eat factory waste?

February 4, 2018 Super bacteria may help clean the vast quantities of waste water the textile industry produces. TAL Apparel has teamed up with City University of Hong Kong to identify this bacteria.

Science & Technology

Can digitalisation and Big Data make us healthier?

February 3, 2018 There is an enormous amount of health-related data being generated out there, and putting them all together for analysis could help improve healthcare.

Science & Technology

Just look at Venus to see how bad global warming can be

February 1, 2018 Venus is a planet like Earth which shows how bad global warming can be says Stephen Hawking. As greenhouse gases increased, the planet warmed and more heat was trapped in the atmosphere until its oceans evaporated and it is now inhabitable.

Aiding healthcare through data analytics

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How third-hand cigarette smoke is infiltrating even nonsmoking areas

New evidence of water on Europa and the chance for extraterrestrial life

Mammals worldwide are shrinking because people are spreading everywhere!

Soldier gets new penis after losing genitals in bomb blast

Whales in danger again as Trump dismantles fossil fuel safeguards

Camera with 'underwater GPS' mimics shrimp vision to see what's lost at sea

Employing the help of robots in our lives

What does the future of cities look like?

Scientists find signs of new brain cells in adults as old as 79

Scientists build a robotic fish SoFi to spy on ocean life

Protein engineering may be the future of science

No science to back up coffee cancer label requirement

‘That skinny kid in a wheelchair’: Remembering Stephen Hawking

Black holes to time-travel tales for kids, Stephen Hawking wrote for everyone

Theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking dies at 76: The universe was his lab

SpaceX’s big new rocket blasts off, puts sports car in space

Can super bacteria eat factory waste?

Can digitalisation and Big Data make us healthier?

Just look at Venus to see how bad global warming can be

Aiding healthcare through data analytics

Contradictheory: Worried you'll lose your job to a robot? Then learn how to learn

Youthful aspirations: Dawn of a new tech age

Youthful aspirations: The future is now

Year of Champions: Living in (Final) Fantasy

‘Hereditary’: Disturbing, creepy horror show about a mother's grief

‘Brother Of The Year’ stars coming to Malaysia

Josh Brolin is the busiest actor in Hollywood with 3 blockbusters

XXXTentacion and 5 other celebrities who died tragically

Janet Jackson reveals ‘intense’ battle with depression

Shila Amzah to hold concert in Malaysia on Sept 29

'Hurt and pain': Taiwan star Van Ness Wu, S'pore socialite Arissa Cheo divorce

'Love Is Dead': Chvrches embraces its commercial pop side

Ellen Barkin was told she's not pretty when starting out

‘Younger’ team reevaluates character behaviour in the wake of #MeToo

Taiwanese actor Derek Chang donates liver to save dad’s life

'Hurt and pain': Taiwan star Van Ness Wu, S'pore socialite Arissa Cheo divorce

Ellen Barkin was told she's not pretty when starting out

Malaysian academician speaks up for inclusive education

Taiwanese actor Derek Chang donates liver to save dad’s life

Janet Jackson reveals ‘intense’ battle with depression

Plastic fashion is Spring/Summer 2018's biggest trend

5 designer labels to check out for the Pre-Fall 2018 season

American model Emily DiDonato is the new face of Biotherm skincare

Sephora recognised as 'truly world class' at 2018 World Retail Congress

Comedy night One Mic Stand celebrates six years of laughs

'Reclaiming Shilo Snow': Grounded in the worst of humanity

Serfest: Seni Rampai Festival wakes up KL neighbourhood with art events

5 things to watch at the Damansara International Arts Festival 2018

Chong Loy, the little shop of comfort food

Take a look at how the World's 50 Best Restaurants went down

How to keep spices fresh and save money

Where to get your salted egg yolk fix in Malaysia

An insight into superfoods

World Cup health warning for football fans

An ailing health system?

Residual smoke affects health

Couple remedies empty nest syndrome by hitting the road on big bikes

Living your golden years in a luxury retirement home

'Hurt and pain': Taiwan star Van Ness Wu, S'pore socialite Arissa Cheo divorce

Singer Victor Lee dedicates new song to his father

Couple remedies empty nest syndrome by hitting the road on big bikes

How to control that ‘hangry’ feeling

What to do at Farm In The City in Selangor

World Cup health warning for football fans

5 big shopping venues in Klang Valley to mall walk and up your fitness game

Take a look at how the World's 50 Best Restaurants went down

What to do at Farm In The City in Selangor

World’s favourite tourist landmarks, according to TripAdvisor

Thailand’s Maya Bay begins restoration

When in New Zealand, don’t skip the small towns

Discover Peranakan culture at Straits Chinese Jewellery Museum

Prestigious stay at The Okura Prestige Bangkok

Airport travellers get writers to create personalised stories for their flight

New York never sleeps, but for RM50 you can nap for 30 minutes

Get served by Harry and Meghan on a royal marriage flight!

David Bowie’s New York subway station transformed into art museum

Lonely Planet’s best destinations list tackles overtourism

7 offbeat gardens in Europe to visit before you die

Moscow is ready for the World Cup

5 spectacular FIFA World Cup host cities in Russia to visit

12 days to explore the ancient wonders of Egypt

Cathay Pacific to fly nonstop from Hong Kong to Cape Town

Readers Share: Travel through a mysterious past in Egypt

Can North Africa unite over couscous?

Moon tours will have to wait until mid 2019