Whale
Fin whales are found in all oceans. The fresh skin and blubber was taken from a stranded fin whale in Sabah. The results confirm migration to warm tropical waters, the diet was mainly pelagic (living in areas away from land) and they need to be offshore. Zoological Studies 61:79 (2022)
Orchid
A new species of orchid has been discovered in Kapus Hulu Indonesian Borneo and has a fragrant smell. Taiwania 67(4): 544‒551, 2022 DOI: 10.6165/tai.2022.67.544
Tea Tourism
Finding a niche market for tea tourism is difficult. Here the tea gardens are combined with visits to the WWII areas. Sabah Tea experience in Malaysian Borneo in Routledge Book of Tea Tourism
Finger Root
Two new species of Finger Root have been discovered in Sabah. It is used to maintain erections. doi: 10.3897/phytokeys.211.83985
Palm Oil
In Iceland, a film to reduce oil palm use was refused broadcast by the local television authorities. The ad went to social media where it was viewed 90 million times, the most watched film ever. This essay discusses the background and learning’s of the team responsible. In Public Relations Cases chapter on Rang Tan and Public Alarm Call.
Malaria Infections
Malaria infections from the p.knowlesi are a new threat to the human population. This study identifies hot spots in the Kapit area. Most infections were related to farming and deep forest activities. Hot spots for infections are in the surrounding areas of Kapit and Song. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-21439-2
Oil Palm Plantations
Basal stem rot (BSR) disease is a fungus that attacks oil palm plants. Genetic drift could be an important distribution factor. The disease probably arose in old-growth estates in Peninsula Malaysia. https://doi.org/10.1080/00275514.2022.2118512
Political Thuggery in Indonesia
A new book, at the unbelievable high price of 124 Euros, tells of semi organized young men causing disorder everywhere in Indonesia. https://doi.org/10.1080/0967828X.2022.2128400
Coal Formations
There are three geological coal formations in the Miri area. Only the Tutoh coals of the Belait formation have any economic value of 203 million tons. DOI : https://doi.org/10.7186/wg482202202
New Book
The book Malaysian Indians and Education is out. ISBN 9781003257394
Two New Species
Two new species of Rhaphidophora with perforated leaves, and what is mistakenly called philodendron, have been discovered in the Karst Cliffs of Mulu. Studies on Monstereae (Araceae) of Borneo III Wong and Boyce 2022
Dam Construction
An article about dam construction, resettlement and Christianity is the topic of this hard to read paper. https://doi.org/10.1086/722300
Brown Moths
There are 26 genera and 143 species and subspecies of tent caterpillars and brown moths. Adults of S. dorsalis are very similar to dark specimens of S. castanea. The two are divided by a 100 km strait between Borneo and Palawan. This journal is available online at: www.biotaxa.org/em https://dx.doi.org/10.37828/em.2022.58.2
Parasites in Kuching Water
Out of 69 water samples, 25 samples were contaminated with waterborne parasites. The presence of waterborne parasites in the raw and treated water of treatment plants signifies public health threats. DOI: 10.46300/91011.2022.16.37
Tourism
A new booklet is out with many articles on tourism. DOI: 10.5038/2834-4731-V2
Song Birds
The Indonesian forests have been emptied of their songbirds. Demand for caged birds has been so intense that there are probably more birds in cages than in the wild. Tradition is the main reason people keep songbirds. Current Biology 32, R1042–R1172, October 24, 2022
Cheese and Yogurt
Milk coagulation for cheese and yogurt has been made by adding enzymes, heat and acids. The enzymes are secured from the stomachs of young pigs and cows, considered unethical. A new super coagulant has been made from plants. The super coagulant demonstrated good milk coagulation ability. https://doi.org/10.17113/ftb.60.03.22.7456
Evolution
Our theory holds that evolution makes species-specific system information packages. New species rarely arise. When they do arise(mutations) they are from ancient species. This paper attempts to put numbers to evolution. Some content from Alfred R. Wallace of Santubong fame. doi: 10.20944/preprints202210.0371.v1
New Orchid
Bulbophyllum abangjoei is a new one‐flowered orchid species described from Lanjak Enti‐ mau Tatau, Sarawak. Forests 2022, 13, 1759. https://doi.org/10.3390/f13111759
Malaria
The Malaria parasite, Plasmodium knowlesi, causes a high number of infections. This study tells of the genetic diversity, natural selection and population structure. https://doi.org/10.3390/genes13111944
Malay Language
The Malay language is studied regardless of race or ethnicity, the authority of the language and the use of Malay as a medium of communication. DOI 10.35631/IJEPC.747057
Climate Change
This paper blames the increase in temperature on the massive 2021 flooding in South Kalimatan. The temperature has increased about .2-.3 degrees C. over the past two decades. Journal of Infrastructure Planning and Engineering (JIPE), Volume 1, Issue 2, October 2022, pp. 51 – 59
Ship Repairs
It is much cheaper to repair your boat in Kalimatan than in Java. DOI: 10.12962/j27745449.v3i1.449
Two or more Languages
Code switching is a fancy term for the ability to speak two or more languages. Natives use their home language to eradicate social differences, while using the other language to make things clearer. DOI 10.35631/IJLGC.729032
Ground Hoppers
The genus has undergone revision. DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5200.4.2
Pitcher Plants
How much prey do the pitcher plants eat? Is there any correlation between the size of the pitcher and the number of insects caught? The larger pitcher consumes mosquito and ladybug larva, while the smaller pitcher plants probably obtain protein from plant parts. DOI: 10.13057/biodiv/d231057
New Book
“Dragons in flux: A changing Relationship between People and Jars in the Kelabit Highlands” is the title of a book chapter in Transformative Jars: Asian Ceramic Vessels as Transcultural Enclosures available for the insane price of MR 336.00.
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