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The Sri Lankan Scientist Magazine was recently honored to attend the official launch of the Inter-University Genome Sequencing Laboratory Network. Held at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, this …
A Landmark Step for Genomics: Sri Lanka Launches Inter-University Genome Sequencing Laboratory Network Read More
VAVUNIYA, SRI LANKA – Marking a historic milestone in the nation’s science and technology landscape, the Ministry of Science and Technology officially inaugurated its first Vidatha-University Collaborative Incubation Center (V-Incubator) …
Ministry of Science and Technology Launches First-Ever University-Linked Incubation Center in Vavuniya Read More
By Dr. Dilani K. Hettiarachchi The world population is increasing at an alarming rate. According to the United Nation human population will increase to 9.7 billion in 2050 from 8.2 …
Insects: Future Food Read More
Dr Prabath C. Abeysiriwardana (Director (Planning), Ministry of Science and Technology) and Prof Theekshana Suraweera (Chairman, Sri Lanka Standards Institution) Strong regulations are the backbone of any modern society. They …
When Science and Technology Write the Rules: Strengthening Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) and Advancing the Regulatory Ecosystem (Part 1) Read More
What is Cancer? Cancer is not a single disease but a group of conditions in which abnormal cells grow uncontrollably, invade nearby tissues, and may spread (metastasize) to other parts …
EnteroMix: Russia’s New Cancer Vaccine Raises Hope for the Future Read More
A captivating public lecture by world-renowned astrophysicist and astrobiologist Professor Chandra Wickremsinghe was held on Thursday, 7th August, at the SLAAS Auditorium, Colombo 7. The event, titled “Encounter with Aliens: …
Prof. Chandra Wickremsinghe Inspires Colombo Audience with Public Lecture on Life Beyond Earth Read More
Empowering Innovation | Shaping the Future The Sahasak Nimavum – 2025 Innovation Exhibition and Competition, Sri Lanka’s flagship national platform for inventors, commenced its 13th edition with great enthusiasm at …
Sri Lankan Approach to Innovation Showcased at “Sahasak Nimavum – 2025” Read More
Exploring the Science Behind De-Extinction We first encountered the dire wolf (Aenocyon dirus) in the 2011 series Game of Thrones—a fearsome, almost mythical beast. But behind the fantasy lies a …
The Return of the Dire Wolf? Read More
By Deshan Tharaka Electricity is an essential part of modern life, powering homes, industries, and technological advancements worldwide. However, as the use of electrical devices increases, so does the risk …
Enhancing Electrical Safety: The Intelligent Universal Safety Plug Base (IUSPB) Read More
The Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), the nation’s premier scientific body, ceremonially inducted Prof. Udeni P. Nawagamuwa as its 84th General President on January 7, 2025. …
Prof. Udeni P. Nawagamuwa Inducted as 84th General President of SLAAS Read More