PIONEERS IN THEIR OWN RIGHT: The Filipinas in science and technology
Gab Ibis “Into the unknown…” If Elsa became the inspiration of a few young women to venture outside their comfort zone, there have also been women scientists who chose to
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NICKEL-HUNGRY FLORA: Endemic plant seen as a “revolutionary” way in metal extraction
Joyce Anne Mendoza Luzon’s lush forests harbor an extraordinary species with a rare ability—one that could change the way scientists approach environmental restoration and metal extraction. Photos Courtesy of Geology
ANALYTICS FOR CHANGE: DOST to assess malnourishment, learning ability with new developing tool
Mark Aaron Balbin Several challenges continue to haunt young Filipinos that prevent them from achieving their highest capabilities, but the solutions may be found soon, offering the chance for a
SYNTHETIC SUNSHINE: Bioengineering a photosynthetic E. coli
Darlene Angel Grace Miranda In a groundbreaking leap for biology, Chinese scientists have reprogrammed Escherichia coli (E. coli) — a non-photosynthetic gut bacterium– into a sunlight-harnessing organism. This remarkable scientific
WORLD’S FIRST CHATBOT REVIVED: First AI chatbot ‘ELIZA’ comes back after 60 years
Alyza Mari Mendoza Reviving one of the pioneers of artificial intelligence (AI), researchers brought back the world’s first AI chatbot, ‘ELIZA,’ as they found long-lost 60-year-old computer code from archived
UP-PGH acquires first state-owned PET-CT scan, expands health services
Michael Ervin Calumag In a study by University of the Philippines (UP) Manila National Institutes of Health’s Institute of Human Genetics, around 2 among 10 Filipinos have cancer. This poses
SCHEMES ON SIMS: DICT eyes regulation of AI in SIM card registrations
Mark Aaron Balbin Scammers have always been a pesky problem, and with them harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) as their new weapon, this makes them even a bigger threat. With this
VAXXING GONE SWABBING: How scientists “turned” bacteria into vaccine creams
Jerwen Kiev Del Cano We often associate vaccines with needles and syringes—tried-and-tested tools for immunization. But imagine swapping those needles for a simple cream applied to your skin. Photo Courtesy
FISH-TERNATIVE: Ateneo scientists find milkfish skin as skin grafting alternative
Fideliz Joyce Dechavez Milkfish (Chanos chanos), commonly known as bangus in the Philippines, is a staple seafood in Filipino cuisine. Beyond its role as a popular dish on dinner tables,
PLAQUE ALERT: QC students develop AI software to detect heart disease
Mark Aaron Balbin With Filipinos being known for their love of fatty foods, they pose themselves to the risk of heart diseases. But soon, they may be able to know
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