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 […]
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Tiny Light Shift, Big Discovery at UP Diliman
Scientists from the University of the Philippines Diliman have made a groundbreaking measurement. They recorded the elusive Goos-Hänchen (GH) shift in common, low-loss materials like silicon and gallium arsenide. This […]
AI Predicts Typhoon in the Philippines
The Philippines, a nation frequently battered by tropical cyclones, may soon have a powerful new tool to predict rainfall and mitigate disaster. Researchers at the University of the Philippines Diliman […]
An Invention Could Lower Terahertz Antenna Device Cost
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.
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.
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 […]
Filipino Fermented Fish Yields Antifungal Bacteria
Filipino researchers discovered a powerful antifungal agent within a traditional fermented fish dish. Burong isda, a popular Pampanga delicacy, harbors a bacterium. This bacterium shows significant promise in combating Aspergillus fumigatus, a fungus that infects weakened immune systems. Study found that while the bacterium might struggle in highly acidic environments like the stomach, it thrives in less acidic parts of the digestive tract. Importantly, the bacteria possess genes that boost the immune system and produce essential B vitamins (B1, B2, B6, and B9).
Philippines Faces Groundwater Crisis: A Race Against Time
Groundwater, a vital resource for the Philippines, is facing a serious threat. Over-extraction and contamination are causing a crisis. This is especially true in agriculture, where groundwater is crucial for […]