![Ants perform limb amputations on injured comrades to save their lives Ants perform limb amputations on injured comrades to save their lives](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720158387_carpenterants.jpg)
Ants perform limb amputations on injured comrades to save their lives
New research shows that some ants perform limb amputations on injured comrades to improve their survival chances.
Sat Jul 06 2024
Consider This: Are We All Financialised? How Modern Finance Shapes Our World
A recent report by Khazanah Research Institute (KRI), ‘The Financialisation of Our Lives: Values and Trade-offs,’ helps to shed light on how financial systems, which were initially designed to fuel economic growth, are now fuelling household debt. With the proliferation of financial schemes like Buy Now Pay Later, how do modern financial practices affect our daily lives and long-term financial health? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Suraya Ismail, Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute, and Shereen Hazirah Hishamudin Senior Research Associate at KRI.
Tue Jul 02 2024
It's About YOUth: World Refugee Day: Empowering communities, combatting hate
To mark World Refugee Day, Prince from United World Academy and Mustafe Abdikader from Youth Empowerment Support share how the refugee communities navigate their lives in Malaysia and what work is being done to empower the group from within.
Fri Jun 21 2024
Consider This: Microplastics (Part 2) - The Environmental Cost of Microplastics
A recent study, published in the Environmental Science and Technology journal, found that Malaysia has the highest per capita microplastic consumption amongst 109 countries. Malaysia is also among the top ten countries that inhales the most microplastic particles each day. How are these invisible pollutants entering our lives, and what can be done to stop it from continuing to happen? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to hydro-ecologist Professor Dr Christopher Gibbins, Professor at the School of Environmental and Geographical Sciences at University of Nottingham Malaysia.
Tue Jun 18 2024
Consider This: Microplastics (Part 1) - Malaysia Leads in Microplastic Consumption
A recent study, published in the Environmental Science and Technology journal, found that Malaysia has the highest per capita microplastic consumption amongst 109 countries. Malaysia is also among the top ten countries that inhales the most microplastic particles each day. How are these invisible pollutants entering our lives, and what can be done to stop it from continuing to happen? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Dr K. Sudesh Kumar, Professor of Applied Microbiology at USM’s School of Biological Sciences.
Tue Jun 18 2024
![BUDI MADANI proves govt not washing its hands of people's lives BUDI MADANI proves govt not washing its hands of people's lives](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718256733_diesel.jpg)
BUDI MADANI proves govt not washing its hands of people's lives
The govt introduced the BUDI MADANI initiative to ensure subsidy allocations target eligible groups and reduce the burden on those in need.
Mon Jun 17 2024
![India brings home bodies of 45 workers killed in Kuwait fire India brings home bodies of 45 workers killed in Kuwait fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718354896_burntbuilding.jpg)
India brings home bodies of 45 workers killed in Kuwait fire
Bereaved relatives and experts urge New Delhi to do more to protect the lives of those who work abroad and send remittances home.
Fri Jun 14 2024
![NASA accidentally broadcasts simulation of distressed astronauts on space station NASA accidentally broadcasts simulation of distressed astronauts on space station](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718254231_satelliteimage.jpg)
NASA accidentally broadcasts simulation of distressed astronauts on space station
Audio from a simulation of an astronaut medical emergency was accidentally broadcasts on NASA's official ISS livestream channels.
Thu Jun 13 2024
![The case for coding automated vehicles with human values The case for coding automated vehicles with human values](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717759695_robotcars.jpg)
The case for coding automated vehicles with human values
As with other forms of AI, humans must weigh the costs and benefits of incorporating this new technology into their lives.
Sat Jun 08 2024
![In a boiling world, chief heat officers battle 'silent killer' In a boiling world, chief heat officers battle 'silent killer'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81714371064_Philippinesjpg.jpg)
In a boiling world, chief heat officers battle 'silent killer'
This year, heatwaves have already ravaged several countries in Asia, costing lives, disrupting education and damaging livelihoods.
Sat May 25 2024
![The hidden risk of letting AI decide - losing the skills to choose for ourselves The hidden risk of letting AI decide - losing the skills to choose for ourselves](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71685685308_TBartificialintelli.jpg)
The hidden risk of letting AI decide - losing the skills to choose for ourselves
As artificial intelligence creeps further into peoples daily lives, so do worries about it.
Sun Apr 21 2024
![Malaysia strongly condemns attack by the Israeli regime during Eid Malaysia strongly condemns attack by the Israeli regime during Eid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712837466_tbHimpunanSolidarit.jpg)
Malaysia strongly condemns attack by the Israeli regime during Eid
Malaysia remains resolute in its pursuit of a peaceful resolution to the longstanding conflict, which has claimed far too many lives.
Thu Apr 11 2024
AWANI Review: Generative AI: It’s Back to School, for Everyone
Generative AI is set to reshape businesses and lives. Coursera CEO Jeff Maggioncalda explores the big question: How? He emphasises the need for everyone, from new hires to CEOs, to keep learning and adapting.
Sat Apr 06 2024
![Destruction of Gaza's Shifa Hospital rips heart out of health system, WHO says Destruction of Gaza's Shifa Hospital rips heart out of health system, WHO says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71711959323_TBAlShifaHospita.jpg)
Destruction of Gaza's Shifa Hospital rips heart out of health system, WHO says
The WHO is hoping to send a mission to the site to see what it can do to save the lives of the remaining patients.
Wed Apr 03 2024
![Why the Rohingya are being treated the way they are Why the Rohingya are being treated the way they are](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41711623200_CoxsBazarBanglad.jpg)
Why the Rohingya are being treated the way they are
Leading precarious lives in camps in Bangladesh and India, stateless Rohingya face an uncertain future.
Sun Mar 31 2024