![Say cheese: Japanese scientists make robot face 'smile' with living skin Say cheese: Japanese scientists make robot face 'smile' with living skin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81721363454_Robotfacesmiles.jpg)
Say cheese: Japanese scientists make robot face 'smile' with living skin
The result, though eerie, is an important step towards building more life-like robots, said lead researcher Shoji Takeuchi.
Sun Aug 04 2024
![Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome cases in Japan top 1,000 Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome cases in Japan top 1,000](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718104235_streptococcus.jpg)
Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome cases in Japan top 1,000
If not treated promptly, it can lead to soft tissue damage, respiratory failure, liver failure, kidney failure and multi-organ failure.
Tue Jun 18 2024
![The world's coral reefs are bleaching. What does that mean? The world's coral reefs are bleaching. What does that mean?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713258073_TBCoralreefjpg.jpg)
The world's coral reefs are bleaching. What does that mean?
Bleaching is triggered by water temperature anomalies that cause corals to expel the colorful algae living in their tissues.
Sun Apr 21 2024
![Europeans prefer paper towels over electric hand dryers Europeans prefer paper towels over electric hand dryers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81663905916_PaperTowels.jpg)
Europeans prefer paper towels over electric hand dryers
More than half of Europeans consider paper towels to be the most hygienic way to dry hands, a study reveals.
Fri Sep 23 2022
![European hospitals test drones to speed delivery of human tissue European hospitals test drones to speed delivery of human tissue](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71661839361_Helicus.jpg)
European hospitals test drones to speed delivery of human tissue
Hospitals are saving costs by centralising testing labs but then finding themselves more remote from patients.
Tue Aug 30 2022
![Organ decay halted, cell function restored in pigs after death - Study Organ decay halted, cell function restored in pigs after death - Study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/51637764670_swinefever.jpg)
Organ decay halted, cell function restored in pigs after death - Study
Researchers have found that decay of tissues after death can be halted and cell functions restored based on early experiments in pigs.
Thu Aug 04 2022
![Surgeons transplant 3D ear made of living cells Surgeons transplant 3D ear made of living cells](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51654247826_SURGERY.jpg)
Surgeons transplant 3D ear made of living cells
The medical team reconstructed a human ear using the patient's own tissue to create a 3D bioimplant.
Sun Jun 05 2022
![This robot can go hunting for signs of cancer deep in your lungs This robot can go hunting for signs of cancer deep in your lungs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71649736734_MagneticRobot.jpg)
This robot can go hunting for signs of cancer deep in your lungs
This "magnetic tentacle robot" was designed in order to take tissue samples or even to administer a specific anti-cancer treatment.
Tue Apr 12 2022
![Let me be independent - Lee Peng Let me be independent - Lee Peng](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71642687884_TBKOHLEEPENG.jpg)
Let me be independent - Lee Peng
Lee Peng said it was a personal choice to sell knick-knacks and tissue packs so she can live independently without depending on others.
Fri Jan 21 2022
![Vaccine: Perak Health Dept still waiting for full report on death of teenager Vaccine: Perak Health Dept still waiting for full report on death of teenager](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/51631799788_mayat.jpg)
Vaccine: Perak Health Dept still waiting for full report on death of teenager
Dr Ding said all the tissue samples had been sent to be further examined by the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital forensic pathologist.
Sun Oct 31 2021
![FRIM offering tissue culture training, consulting services FRIM offering tissue culture training, consulting services](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81631159605_FRIMTraining.jpg)
FRIM offering tissue culture training, consulting services
Nor Hasnida said the technique produces exact duplicates of the parent plant in a short time, and quality is guaranteed.
Thu Sep 09 2021
![Cradle Fund trial: No traces of alcohol, drugs found in specimens taken from Nazrin's body Cradle Fund trial: No traces of alcohol, drugs found in specimens taken from Nazrin's body](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/61614698597_CradleFund.jpg)
Cradle Fund trial: No traces of alcohol, drugs found in specimens taken from Nazrin's body
No traces of alcohol or drugs were detected in three specimens taken from the body of Cradle Fund chief executive officer Nazrin Hassan, the High Court here was told today.
Mon Mar 15 2021
![Sudan's 'silent death' from flesh-eating cuts Sudan's 'silent death' from flesh-eating cuts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/81599724563_SUDAN.jpg)
Sudan's 'silent death' from flesh-eating cuts
The thorn brought with it a flesh-eating infection called mycetoma, which rips through the body causing severe deformities.
Thu Sep 10 2020
![Bogged down by COVID-borne toilet antics, time to shift to a novel global tissue culture Bogged down by COVID-borne toilet antics, time to shift to a novel global tissue culture](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/41490109917_ToiletPaper.jpg)
Bogged down by COVID-borne toilet antics, time to shift to a novel global tissue culture
In Johor Bahru, residents bore the brunt of kiasu Singaporeans whose almighty one dollar is worth nearly five rolls of Malaysian loo roll!
Sun Mar 08 2020
![China uses facial recognition software to crack down on toilet paper theft China uses facial recognition software to crack down on toilet paper theft](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/41490109917_ToiletPaper.jpg)
China uses facial recognition software to crack down on toilet paper theft
The unassuming thieves stole the tissue paper using backpacks and shopping bags, an investigative report by the Beijing Evening News showed.
Tue Mar 21 2017