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 […]
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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.
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 […]
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 […]