Scientists from the University of the Philippines (UP) have achieved a breakthrough that could make advanced technology more accessible. A new semiconductor structure has been developed by scientists from the University of the Philippines–Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS). This innovation promises to lower the cost of terahertz (THz) antenna devices. This invention addresses key technical and economic barriers to its adoption.
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Cyclones Far From the Philippines Cause Massive Rainfall
Tropical cyclones hundreds of kilometers away can be more dangerous during the “Habagat” or southwest monsoon season.
The research indicates that an average of 33.1% of the rainfall during the southwest monsoon season comes from tropical cyclones that do not make landfall.
Move Aside Tony Stark, UP Physicist Witnesses the ‘Birth of a Torus’ in Quantum Systems
A team of international physicists, led by Dr. Jayson Cosme of the University of the Philippines, has made a groundbreaking discovery. They observed the long-theorized “birth of a torus” in […]
Shiny Alien Fish Threatens Laguna Lake’s Ecosystem
Ateneo de Manila University biologists recently confirmed the fish’s existence in the lake. The researchers conducted a thorough morphological analysis of a specimen caught in 2024. This isn’t just any fish; it’s the Barbonymus schwanefeldii, also known as the tinfoil barb. Its presence is raising serious concerns among scientists.
Filipino Researchers Integrate Microbiome Science into Architectural Design
Filipino researchers have developed a groundbreaking framework that integrates architectural design standards with urban microbiome research. Their research focused on the impact of ventilation and human occupancy on indoor bacterial levels.
Philippines Unveiled a Biodiversity Hotspot in the West Philippine Sea
The Philippines, particularly the West Philippine Sea and Benham Bank, has been revealed as a global center of diversity for soft corals, according to a groundbreaking study published in Nature Scientific Reports. Samples, collected between 2019 and 2021 from various locations including the Kalayaan Island Group, Western Palawan, Pangasinan, Puerto Galera, and Benham Bank, played a crucial role in this global assessment.
A Hidden Philippine Treasure Beneath the Benham Bank
A team of researchers from the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UP MSI) has uncovered a remarkable secret beneath the waves: Benham Bank, an underwater seamount off the […]
Mindoro’s Tiny Treasures: Three New Mouse Species Discovered
Mindoro Island, already famous for its unique wildlife, has just gotten a little more fascinating. Scientists have discovered three new species of forest mice. These tiny creatures add to the […]