Storms at the Shore: The Critical Gaps in PH Cyclone Preparedness

A new study by University of the Philippines meteorologists sheds light on how tropical cyclones behave near Philippine coasts. It reveals urgent needs for improved storm preparedness. The research covers […]

A New Species of Box Jellyfish Can Help Save Lives

A new box jellyfish species wants to be discovered. A team of Filipino marine researchers attempts to study these new species in their natural habitat. These species live in hard-to-reach […]

Climate Change Endangers Newly Discovered Pitcher Plant Endangered

Philippine scientists and an Australian researcher have discovered a new species of pitcher plant, Nepenthes megastoma, on Palawan Island. Found only in three cliffside locations within the Puerto Princesa Subterranean […]

Filipino-Led Team Unveils Tool to Detect Elusive Shear Lines

A team of Filipino and international scientists has developed a groundbreaking algorithm. It can detect and track shear lines. These are weather patterns that trigger sudden heavy rains in the […]

UP Researchers Develop Hybrid Molecules to Halt Cancer Spread

Cancer in the Philippines is a growing crisis. In 2022, nearly 189,000 new cases were recorded. There were over 113,000 cancer-related deaths. This is according to the International Agency for […]

Sea Salt’s Hidden Role in Metro Manila’s Air Pollution Revealed

Metro Manila’s air has long been known for its poor quality. Thick with vehicle fumes, factory smoke, and construction dust. The city’s pollution comes from many human sources. However, a […]

Filipinos Eat More Rice Than Ever — But the Country Grows Less, Study Finds

Filipinos are eating more rice than the Philippines can produce. That gap is growing. A new study shows the country faced an 18 percent rice shortfall in 2022. That means […]

UP Alumnus Brings Digital Health to Remote PH Communities

Dr. Romulo De Castro, a University of the Philippines – Diliman (UPD) alumnus, is leading a groundbreaking digital health initiative. This project focuses on marginalized communities in the Philippines. He […]