New technologies to treat diabetic wounds
Each day, about four people face having their lower limbs amputated because of non-healing diabetic wounds in Singapore, where some 400,000 people live with the disease.
A legacy of research and academic excellence
University of Cyberjaya (UoC) marked 20 years of excellence in 2025 by reinforcing its commitment to innovation, interdisciplinary research and academic distinction.
‘Plant seeds of STEM early’
PETALING JAYA: Subjects like biology and chemistry must be made more interesting in schools so students take up STEM subjects, and go on to become doctors and biotechnologists.
Students can also explore public health and biomedical fields
PETALING JAYA: Public health and biomedical fields are among medicine-related courses, which university-bound students can explore and give equal impact to the healthcare system, says an expert.
Engineered for success
Sunway University’s School of Engineering and Technology achieves remarkable Stanford University ranking.
Output dips despite high growth expectations
Factory production in Singapore fell in February, breaking a seven-month rising streak, after the biomedical and electronics clusters contracted year-on-year (y-o-y).
Chinese university recruits South Korean semiconductor expert Lee Young-hee
Lee has taken a job as the head of a quantum materials research centre in Hubei province
‘We don’t want to be boss’
For decades, middle management has been seen as a natural career step – a reward for experience and hard work. But Gen Z isn't buying into that narrative.
Chinese scientists create world’s first 3D-printed male sex organ for ED treatment
A hydrogel-based bioink has been used by Chinese researchers to develop a breakthrough therapy for erectile dysfunction
Support for Singapore firms in precision engineering
SINGAPORE: The growing precision engineering sector here will benefit from new enhancements to a scheme that helps companies of all sizes build partnerships, according to Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing
Engineering more wins for UTAR with solar still
TAN Jun-Yan has earned further bragging rights for Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) after clinching a coveted spot at the Tan Sri Ir Yusoff Best Engineering Final Year Project 2019 competition.
The act of ‘Salam’ becomes more meaningful this Raya with Maybank.
SALAM (exchanging greetings) during Hari Raya Aidilfitri is more than just a cherished tradition – it's a gesture of love, respect and unity – bringing hearts closer in moments of joy and reflection.
Healing diabetic wounds faster
Having diabetes often means having slow-healing wounds like chronic diabetic foot ulcers.
US engineering grant for UTAR
A TEAM of Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) researchers, led by Assoc Prof Dr Hum Yan Chai, has been awarded an international grant worth USD$13,682 (RM60,337) for their novel engineering project.
Could this VR aroma device be the future of 4D smell-o-vision cinema?
Team in Hong Kong and mainland China says small wireless odour generator can be attached to the skin under the nose or worn as a mask. Researchers suggest scents could also be used in medicine and education as well, helping people trigger memories and communicate.
First custom-designed-and-made-in Malaysia PDC drill bit
THE demand for energy, in particular by the oil and gas sector, is pushing the drilling and exploration industry to continuously innovate and create solutions that optimise resources, address equipment failure and reduce costs.
Singapore researchers develop blood test for cancer treatment and detection
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Researchers in Singapore have developed a blood test which will not only allow doctors to determine the effectiveness of cancer treatment within 24 hours, but also detect the disease in annual check-ups.
Singapore factory output falls 7.4% in May as biomedical growth cools
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Singapore's manufacturing output shrank last month, reversing two straight months of expansion, as the pace of growth in the volatile biomedical cluster fell sharply.
Thai PM taps military figure for defence minister
BANGKOK: The government led by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will continue its administration with plans to appoint a senior military officer to head the Defence Ministry.
