BPOM Uncovers 31 Illegal Traditional Medicines and Health Supplements Containing Dangerous Chemical Drugs in Nationwide Crackdown

The Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan, or BPOM) has intensified its oversight of public health and safety following a significant enforcement operation conducted between May…

Arizona Becomes the First U.S. State to Sue L’Oreal Over Alleged Cancer Risks Linked to Chemical Hair Straighteners

The state of Arizona has officially initiated legal action against global cosmetics giant L’Oreal SA and its American subsidiary, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing legal battles surrounding the…

From Chemical Engineering to Marine Conservation the Transformative Journey of Darmawan Ahmad Mukharror in Redefining Shark Protection in Indonesia

The narrative of shark conservation in Indonesia is undergoing a profound transformation, led by individuals who bridge the gap between rigorous scientific inquiry and sustainable economic models. At the forefront…

Bean Plants Deploy Dual-Layer Defense Mechanism by Recruiting Predator Wasps Through Chemical Signaling

In a breakthrough study that redefines our understanding of plant-insect interactions, researchers have decoded the complex biological "alarm system" used by bean plants to defend themselves against predatory caterpillars. While…

Komnas Perempuan Faces Intense Public Backlash After Opposing Chemical Castration for Kiai Ashari in Santriwati Abuse Case

The National Commission on Violence Against Women, widely known as Komnas Perempuan, has found itself at the center of a massive public controversy following its official stance against the implementation…