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  Blog 5 Smart Textile The textile industry is a large manufacturing industry that converts fibres into yarn, which is eventually transformed into fabric. It covers a range of sub-sectors, such as agricultural and chemical fibres, clothing, retail, and waste management (Farhana et al., 2022). Smart textiles, also known as e-textiles or electronic textiles, incorporate technology into fabric to provide additional functionality beyond regular clothes. These materials are able to sense, react, and adapt to surrounding stimuli, making them extremely adaptable and inventive (Comini, 2016). It combines advancements in materials science, electronics, and biotechnology to create textiles that not only enhance aesthetic appeal but also serve functional purposes. Figure 1: Smart Textile Device Application (Behera et al., 2024) Today’s smart textiles are making strides in various applications. From sports and fitness to healthcare, these fabrics monitor vital signs, track physical per...

Communication technology Communication technology has evolved from simple text messaging to advanced video calling, becoming essential in our daily lives. Despite its progress, the current technology still lacks the ability to fully replicate face-to-face interactions, especially in transferring deeper sensory experiences like touch, smell, and taste. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the demand for richer, more meaningful communication methods continues to grow, pushing the boundaries of current technologies. This progression require innovations that not only close the gap but also enhance the sensory aspects of communication. Today's communication relies primarily on audio and visual elements, which were particularly essential during remote interactions necessitated by global pandemic happened in 2020. However, these technologies often fail to provide a truly immersive experience, frequently leaving out those who are not skilled with technology and not engagin...

Neurotechnology Neurotechnology combines brain science with advanced technology to enhance brain function and address neurological issues. Elon Musk's Neuralink leads in this area with its brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), which allow users to control digital devices with their thought ( Neuralink , 2024). This innovative approach can change lives, especially for those with severe mobility disabilities, offering a new level of interaction and independence. As technology advances, BCIs from companies like Neuralink are becoming more well-developed, making preparation for broader applications in medicine and everyday technology use, demonstrating the potential of integrating technology directly with human cognitive processes. Neuralink’s device is a small implant placed in the brain that reads brain signals and transmits them to computers (Knutson, 2024). This technology is significant for individuals with mobility issues, as it allows them to operate devices through their thoughts...

Space Exploration Human spent centuries exploration marine to discover new lands, resources and possibilities. However, space exploration only been started for 8 decades. Space exploration is the investigation and study of outer space by space technology and astronomy. This includes the use of satellites, spacecraft, and space stations to explore celestial bodies beyond Earth’s atmosphere (Bains, 2022) . The primary goals of space exploration are to understand the origin and structure of the universe, search for extraterrestrial life, study of planets, moons, and asteroids, and develop the technology necessary for humans to live and work in space. This field encompasses both robotic and human missions to space. Indeed, although humanity has made some remarkable achievements in space exploration including the first moon landing to sending probes to edges of solar system, our understanding of space remains very limited compared to the extent of the universe. The factors that limits s...

  W1:  Domestic waste management Domestic waste, also known as household waste, makes up a big part of what we throw away every day. It includes many different things like leftover food, fruit peels, and other kitchen waste, which are often wet. We also throw away a lot of paper, cardboard, and plastic items, such as old newspapers, books, and packaging. Even things like broken toys, disposable plates, and empty cans are part of our daily waste. Managing all these types of waste properly is really important for recycling more and putting less trash in landfills. Separating our waste at home is a big step towards helping the environment (Dehghani et al., 2021) . Every day, Malaysians throw away about 39,078 tonnes of solid waste, equivalent to about 1.17kg per person, says the Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) (Zainal, 2024). The increase in solid waste is caused by population growth, lifestyle changes, and the rapid urbanization and developm...