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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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.
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).
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.
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 […]