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.
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New Medical Professionals Face Bleak Job Prospects in the Philippines
Ateneo de Manila University research reveals a grim reality for Filipino medical graduates. Many struggle to find stable jobs, fair pay, and meaningful roles. This is despite a critical shortage […]
Philippine Islands: Cradle of 35,000-Year-Old Maritime Technology
Ateneo de Manila University scientists have unearthed astonishing evidence of a technologically advanced maritime culture in the Philippines dating back 35,000 years. Fifteen years of research, involving international collaborators, reveals […]
An Affordable Versatile Liquid Lenses
Filipino scientists have developed inexpensive, adjustable liquid lenses. These lenses use water droplets on a specially treated surface. The process is simple and affordable. Researchers coated glass slides with treated […]
AI Revolutionizes Dentistry
The Ateneo Laboratory for Intelligent Visual Environments (ALIVE) collaborated with international researchers to create a groundbreaking deep learning model. This model significantly improves the accuracy of diagnosing dental issues. It […]
The Anti-Aging Secret Hidden in Filipino Rice Wine
Filipino scientists have discovered a potential anti-aging superfood. It’s hidden in the leftovers from making tapuy, a traditional Filipino rice wine. Researchers optimized the tapuy-making process. They used specific microorganisms […]
Ancient Filipinos: Masters of the Sea, Long Before Magellan
New research reveals that ancient Filipinos were remarkably skilled seafarers. They possessed advanced boat-building technology thousands of years ago. This predates even the Polynesians. Researchers from Ateneo de Manila University […]
Pinoy Scientists Turns Metal Transparent
Filipino scientists have developed a revolutionary new method for making transparent aluminum oxide (TAlOx). This breakthrough uses tiny acid droplets and a small electric current. The process is much simpler […]