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 […]
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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.
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 […]
UP Diliman Physicists Map the World’s Shifting Cultures
UP Diliman Scientists created detailed cultural maps. These maps show how cultures change over time. The team is from the National Institute of Physics (NIP) measured cultural diversity using the standard deviational ellipse (SDE) area.
Filipino Scientists Uncover Hidden Ocean Treasures
Submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) is a crucial process. Groundwater seeps into the ocean. It carries freshwater, nutrients, and sometimes pollutants. These SGD sites are teeming with microbial life. They are […]
Justice on World Press Freedom Day
Ahead of World Press Freedom Day (03 May), a somber gathering unfolded at the University of the Philippines’ College of Mass Communication (UPCMC). Journalists, media practitioners, and students gathered at […]
Revolutionizing Superconductors: A New Laser Technique
Scientists at the University of the Philippines – Diliman have developed a novel method for creating superconductor thin films. Using a low-energy femtosecond pulsed laser, they’ve explored a new approach […]