ANTARA News - Science/Tech

Telkom to invest $10 mln to develop cloud computing

Wed, 23 May 2012 20:42:42 +0700

State telecommunications operator PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk (Telkom) plans to invest US$10 million to continue the development of cloud computing service in the country.

U.S. Assistant Secretary leads discussion with Indonesian entrepreneurs

Fri, 18 May 2012 14:07:48 +0700

Two Indonesian companies recently participated in entrepreneurship competition through the U.S. State Department-sponsored Global Initiative on Science and Technology, according to the U.S. Embassy here in its official website here on Friday.

Next iPhone may get larger screen

Thu, 17 May 2012 09:14:03 +0700

San Francisco (ANTARA News/Xinhua-OANA) - Apple`s sixth generation of iPhone may have a larger screen than its previous models, U.S. media reported. Apple is working with several screen makers on the new phone and "the new screens measure at least four inches diagonally," said The Wall Street ...

US official visits RI to promote science, technology cooperation

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:33:49 +0700

Seven Indonesian scientists win 800 thousand US dollars grants

Tue, 15 May 2012 22:21:51 +0700

Seven Indonesian scientists won competition to obtain research grants provided by USAID worth US$800 thousand, which were aimed at preserving marine biodiversity and the environment, US government spokesperson has said.

RI, US cooperate on science, technology

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:47:01 +0700

Indonesia and the United States met on Monday to begin their cooperation on science and technology they signed two years ago, an official said on Monday.

1923 Leica camera fetches 2.16 million euros at auction

Sun, 13 May 2012 11:12:45 +0700

A Leica camera prototype made in 1923 fetched 2.16 million euros ($2.79 million) at auction on Saturday, setting a new world record for a camera.

Six Indonesian students win medals in US Science Olympiad

Tue, 08 May 2012 15:54:20 +0700

Six Indonesian students won silver and bronze medals in the International Sustainable World Energy, Engineering and Environment Project Olympiad (I-SWEEP) 2012 held in Houston, Texas, in the United States from May 3 to May 6, 2012.

Diabetes drug could treat leading cause of blindness

Tue, 08 May 2012 15:17:03 +0700

Washington (ANTARA News/Xinhua-OANA) - U.S. researchers have discovered that a drug already prescribed to millions of people with diabetes could also have another important use: treating one of the world`s leading causes of blindness. In laboratory rat and cell-culture experiments, the ...

Indonesian physics team grabs two gold medals in Asian Olympiad

Mon, 07 May 2012 15:49:44 +0700

The Indonesian physics team grabbed two gold medals, one silver medal and two bronzes at the Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO) 2012 which was held in India from April 30, 2012 to May 7, 2012.

Super moon not to bring disaster

Sun, 06 May 2012 16:55:17 +0700

The appearance of super moon with a bigger size and golden light on Saturday night should not be linked with a forecast of imminent disaster, astronomer Thomas Djamaluddin said.

UNICEF reports declining breastfeeding rates in East Asia

Wed, 02 May 2012 16:48:29 +0700

United Nations (ANTARA News/Xinhua-OANA) - The United Nations Children`s Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday voiced alarm at the decline of breastfeeding across East Asia, and stressed the need to ensure that mothers understand the long-term benefits of this important practice for the survival and development ...

Mom`s stress during pregnancy can affect baby`s iron status : study

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:37:23 +0700

Washington (ANTARA News/Xinhua-OANA) - Newborns whose mothers are under stress during the first trimester of pregnancy may be at risk for low iron status, which could lead to physical and mental delays down the road, according to a study. Iron plays an important role in the development of ...

Cyber attack on Iran oil industry fully foiled

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:38:31 +0700

Tehran (ANTARA News/IRNA-OANA) - An Iranian Oil Ministry official said the attempted cyber attacks on the country's oil industry has been foiled, adding that all production and export units of his ministry are currently operating. Head of the Oil Ministry crisis headquarters Hamdollah ...

IPB to extend cooperation with German universities

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:57:55 +0700

Bogor Agriculture Institute (IPB) will extend its cooperation with several universities in Germany in the fields of bio-diesel, bio-medicine, and biotechnology.

35 countries participating in 7th SIOP Asia congress

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 23:54:05 +0700

Some 400 representatives of 35 countries are taking part in the 7th congress of Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP) Asia here from Sunday to Tuesday.

Kalbe Farma to promote RI's researchers

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:40:03 +0700

Pharmaceutical firm PT Kalbe Farma Tbk (Kalbe) in cooperation with the Research and Technology Ministry will promote Indonesia`s researchers through the Ristek Kalbe Science Awards (RKSA) 2012.

Researchers create rice-like food product

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:14:08 +0700

Researchers at the Bogor-based Agriculture Institute (IPB) in West Java have been successful in creating a food product which is almost like rice, an IPB director said.

Menthol smokers have more strokes: study

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:12:44 +0700

Washington (ANTARA News/Reuters) - Among smokers, people who prefer mentholated cigarettes tend to have more strokes than non-menthol smokers - and this seems to be especially true for women and non-African Americans, according to a North American study. The author of the study said that while ...

Afghanistan to launch space satelite in six months

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:24:50 +0700

Kabul (ANTARA News/Xinhua-OANA) - The post-Taliban Afghanistan will launch the first-ever space satellite within six months, a local newspaper said on Monday. "Afghanistan`s first ever-space satellite will be launched within the next six months," Daily Outlook quoted Afghan Minister for ...