Gojek and TBS Energi Utama forms a JV for EVs in Indonesia
A new joint venture (JV) Electrum was formed between the partnership of two Indonesia-based companies, decacorn Gojek and energy firm TBS Energi Utama, with an ultimate goal of accelerating the electric vehicles (EVs) adoption across the country......»»
11 bodies recovered after volcanic eruption in Indonesia, and 12 climbers are still missing
The bodies of 11 climbers were recovered Monday a day after a furious eruption of the Mount Marapi volcano as Indonesian rescuers searched for 12 apparently still missing......»»
Indonesia"s coal love affair still aflame despite pledges
Sania sits in front of her home in Indonesia, less than a kilometer from Southeast Asia's biggest coal complex, where chimneys pump dark gray smoke and a chemical smell into the air......»»
Changing attitudes indicate Australia open to banning smacking of children
Australia should join 65 other nations that have passed laws against corporal punishment of children in all settings to advance its goal of reducing all forms of violence against children, QUT researchers say......»»
Malfunction in spermatogenesis: Researchers uncover contribution of cylicin proteins to male fertility
For successful fertilization, sperm should move forward rapidly and be shaped correctly. The unique structure of the sperm cells forms during spermiogenesis. Now, researchers from the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) and the Transdisciplinary Research.....»»
A method for the early prediction of El Niño events with high hazard potential
At irregular intervals, a momentous weather phenomenon called El Niño (Spanish for "Christ Child") occurs in the Pacific. The warm surface water initially driven by the trade winds towards the coasts of Indonesia and eastern Australia then sloshes b.....»»
A critically endangered Sumatran rhino named Delilah successfully gives birth in Indonesia
A critically endangered Sumatran rhino was born in Indonesia's western island of Sumatra on Saturday, the second Sumatran rhino born in the country this year and a welcome addition to a species that currently numbers fewer than 50 animals......»»
Critically endangered Sumatran rhino born in Indonesia
A Sumatran rhino has been born in western Indonesia, officials said Monday, a rare sanctuary birth for the critically endangered animal with only several dozen believed to be left in the world......»»
How COVID enabled new forms of economic abuse of women in India
In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, the United Nations (UN) identified what it called a "shadow pandemic" of domestic violence against women. The UN includes in its definition of domestic violence what it refers to as "economic violence," which it ex.....»»
How local communities in Indonesia"s Gili islands are restoring coral ecosystems amid rising sea temperatures
This article is the second part of an in-depth science-based reporting series, supported by the Environmental Reporting from Asia-Pacific Island Countries grant by Internews' Earth Journalism Network......»»
A strong earthquake shakes eastern Indonesia with no immediate reports of casualties or damages
A strong, deep undersea earthquake shook the eastern side of Indonesia on Wednesday with no immediate reports of casualties or damages in the area......»»
The sound of injustice: Inequitable urban noise impacts people, wildlife
Noise is an unseen pollutant with very real health impacts. Like many other forms of pollution, because of systemic injustice, it affects some people more than others. It also affects wildlife......»»
Capacitor-based heat pumps see big boost in efficiency
While it's not ready for production, it's a step in the right direction. Enlarge (credit: FHM/Getty Images) Various forms of heat pumps—refrigerators, air conditioners, heaters—are estimated to consume about 30 perce.....»»
Spoilers can"t ruin true enjoyment of your favorite book series, TV show or sports team—here"s why
As I write this, my wife is desperately trying to avoid spoilers for the latest episode of Strictly Come Dancing. Having missed the original broadcast, she has been frantically logging out of all forms of social media, lest a stray Facebook status or.....»»
Learning about seismic signatures when the Earth moves: Earthquake risk in Indonesia
Professor Nick Rawlinson is fascinated by the shifting crust of the planet, the jostle of tectonic plates, the rupture of faults and the shaking of the earth......»»
Forming ice: There"s a fungal protein for that
The way ice forms is a lot more interesting than you think. This basic physical process, among the most common in nature, also remains somewhat mysterious despite decades of scientific scrutiny......»»
Elusive Attenborough echidna rediscovered in Indonesia
An elusive echidna feared extinct after disappearing for six decades has been rediscovered in a remote part of Indonesia, on an expedition that also found a new kind of tree-dwelling shrimp......»»
A series of powerful earthquakes shakes eastern Indonesia. No immediate reports of casualties
A series of powerful and shallow earthquakes shook a sparsely populated island chain in eastern Indonesia on Wednesday. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties......»»
Researchers propose an organic-solvent-free method for producing nanosized vaterite
Vaterite is one of the three forms of calcium carbonate, along with calcite and aragonite. Nanosized vaterite is valuable for various applications, such as drug delivery, cosmetics, and bone defect filling, owing to its biocompatibility, high porosit.....»»
How a moth"s taste preferences change with age
The larvae and adult forms of the cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera) adopt different sugar-sensing systems to satisfy their requirements for food selection, according to new research......»»
Sustainable fishing: The tech making it cheaper and greener
Fishermen in Scotland and Indonesia are trialling new technology to improve their catch......»»