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How games can inform, educate and raise awareness

Using fun elements such as challenges, goals and rewards, games are playing a significant role in learning, lifestyle management and disease awareness.

The battle to reduce road deaths

In the move to a more sustainable and safer future, tackling road accident injuries and fatalities will require a more concerted effort.

The ‘scamdemic’ affecting everyone

Cyber scams are rising globally, targeting the vulnerable, especially youth. Understanding tactics and regional efforts is key to a safer cyberspace.

Making an electric car battery, minus China

Building indigenous capacities to produce raw materials for lithium-ion batteries will be crucial for achieving energy transition goals.

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Why we need to regulate herbal pills

While normally beneficial or harmless, natural medicines and supplements can be harmful if used in excess.

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Where do we get exposed to PFAS and how can we remove them?

Sources of PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals’, are more ubiquitous than many people realise. But new ways to remove them from soil and water are being developed.

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Saying ‘no’ to mobile phone use while driving

Distractions from mobile phones while driving can cause fatalities. Tackling the problem will require a multi-disciplinary approach.

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The technologies competing to unseat lithium-ion batteries

An array of technologies is fighting for a place in the energy transition, but lithium-ion batteries are getting cheaper and bigger.

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How gravity can be harnessed to store renewable energy

Gravity energy storage is emerging as a viable solution to address a major challenge of solar and wind power which is intermittent supply.

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All you need to know about community batteries

Mid-scale ‘community batteries’ have attracted growing investment over the last couple of years. So what are they — and why are they generating so much buzz?

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Sea level rise a clear threat to Malaysia

It is imperative that adaptation measures are implemented now to safeguard against future extreme climate events.

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Six charts show the state of play for the climate

Rising heat shown in a new Australian climate report reflects warming seen globally.

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Amplifying Pacific voices for science

It’s hoped the launch of the Pacific Academy of Sciences will lead to a stronger voice for Pacific science at both regional and global levels.

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When dieting becomes disordered eating

Disordered eating can develop as a way to manage disease symptoms, so recognising the risks can help prevent the problem.

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How games can inform, educate and raise awareness

The battle to reduce road deaths

The ‘scamdemic’ affecting everyone

Making an electric car battery, minus China

Why we need to regulate herbal pills

Where do we get exposed to PFAS and how can we remove them?

Saying ‘no’ to mobile phone use while driving

The technologies competing to unseat lithium-ion batteries

How gravity can be harnessed to store renewable energy

All you need to know about community batteries

Sea level rise a clear threat to Malaysia

Six charts show the state of play for the climate

Amplifying Pacific voices for science

When dieting becomes disordered eating

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