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 […]
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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 […]
UP Mathematician Unlocks Quantum Complexity with New Mathematical Framework
A University of the Philippines Diliman mathematician has developed a groundbreaking framework to describe complex quantum operators. Dr. Arvin Lamando, from the Institute of Mathematics, collaborated with Dr. Henry McNulty […]
A Cure for Stomach Ulcers
For centuries, the burning pain of stomach ulcers was blamed on a lifestyle of indulgence. Many believed that a diet heavy in spicy foods or excessive stress was the primary […]
Bird Perches and Poop to the Rescue: Low cost of Reforestation
Reforestation efforts are getting a boost from an unexpected source: bird poop. An international team of scientists, led by Dr. Jelaine Gan from the University of the Philippines, has found […]
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 […]
Tree Holes: Vital Homes for Subic’s Forest Birds
Tree cavities are essential for many bird species. These birds use tree holes for nesting and raising their young. Some birds, like woodpeckers, can create their own cavities. These are called primary excavators. Other birds, called secondary cavity nesters, rely on natural or pre-existing holes.
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.