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NAST recognizes 12 outstanding young scientists for 2020
This year's awardees are from UP Los Baños, Cebu Technological University, Cavite State University, De La Salle University, Ateneo de Manila University, UP-PGH, UP Diliman, and the Asian Institute of Management
Filipino scientists abroad join PH frontliners vs coronavirus
Several Filipino scientists formerly based abroad lend their expertise as the Philippines seeks a better understanding of the coronavirus pandemic
PH youth step up: Scientists, engineers fill gaps in coronavirus response
Students manufacture 3D-printed face shields while young engineers design an improvised disinfection chamber
Filipino scientists call on government to conduct mass testing for coronavirus
The group Scientists Unite Against COVID-19 is building a database of laboratories with qPCR machines, which can be used to process coronavirus samples
[OPINION] Scientists and politicians should break out of their bubbles
'Policy makers are not scientists, and scientists are not policy makers'
Meet the scientist who plans to turn sludge into fertilizer
Among Michael Angelo Promentilla's notable studies is an eco-friendly cement substitute using pulverized fuel ash from coal-fired power plants
After Homo luzonensis discovery, scientists heading back to Callao Cave
'We would like to find more diagnostic human remains for further research on the new hominin species Homo luzonensis,' says the research team who will be digging again in Callao Cave for 6 weeks
La Salle scientist and team win P13-M Newton Prize for fertilizer research
DLSU professor Michael Angelo Promentilla's team seeks to convert wastewater into nutrient-rich fertilizer to improve farming
[OPINION] Scientists should have a privileged position in government
'There should be a seat reserved for the academe in our legislative house. No, not a party list, and not a consultancy, but an actual seat reserved for experts.'
2019: PH explores unchartered territories in sciences
Here's a rundown of some of the most exciting and memorable scientific stories in the Philippines in 2019
National Scientist Edgardo Gomez, coral reef conservation champion, dies
National Scientist Edgardo Gomez's pioneering research on the state of coral reefs in the Philippines fueled public concern and led to worldwide conservation initiatives
National Scientist Teodulo Topacio dies
National Scientist Teodulo Topacio, known for his contributions to veterinary medicine, dies at 94
What do you really think of science?
To be an advocate for science is to be an advocate for the best of what our species can do in terms of understanding the world, others, and ourselves
This Filipina scientist’s plant growth supplement has wowed the world
Lucille Abad's invention is one of the 5 finalists for projects in the field of non-energy application of nuclear technologies at the recently held World Atomic Energy Expo Awards 2019 in Sochi, Russia
The real deal: Astronomers deliver first photo of black hole
The supermassive black hole now immortalized by a far-flung network of radio telescopes is 50 million lightyears away in a galaxy known as M87
From traffic to disease outbreaks: How AIM's data scientists hope to improve Filipinos' lives
Data scientists from the Asian Institute of Management envision to use advanced analytics in interests that span from traffic research, health, intellectual property, to local applications like predicting the water level of Magat Dam
Data scientists needed in every industry, experts say
Press release: LinkedIn saw a 190% global increase in skills related to Data Science and artificial intelligence from 2015 to 2017
Information wars endanger civilization, say 'Doomsday' experts
The manipulation of facts, fake news, and information overload – along with global warming and flirting with nuclear war – are factors bringing humans as close to destroying the planet as ever, says the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Google honors National Scientist Fe del Mundo with a doodle
The doodle goes live on Tuesday, November 27, the 107th birth anniversary of ‘The Angel of Santo Tomas’
Robotics Barbie aims to inspire young scientists
The new Barbie is dressed as as robotics engineer, a job that in real-life is occupied almost 9 times out of 10 by men
Duterte signs Balik Scientist law
'This law will address the lack of scientists in the country, so we can catch up with our Asian neighbors, which has more people working for research and development,' says Senator Paolo Benigno Aquino IV, author of the measure
Marine scientist is 2018 'Women in Science' National Fellow
Dr Charissa Marcaida Ferrera hopes that with her fellowship, she could inspire young girls to pursue a career in science
Shining a spotlight on Pinay scientists
The achievements of notable Filipina scientists are proof that women scientists thrive in the Philippines
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8 of the leading Filipino scientists who make us proud
Meet the 8 Filipinos who made it to the 2018 edition of the Asian Scientist 100 list
National Scientist Bienvenido Juliano dies
'His important research activities in collaboration with scientists in related disciplines had produced socio-economic impact among the rice-eating countries of the world,' says the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines
Roque says remarks on Benham Rise research misunderstood
The Presidential Spokesman claims he was referring to China, not Filipino scientists and researchers, when he said 'no one can do it, because, apparently, it's capital intensive'
Scientists' group refutes Roque, says local experts can do research in Benham Rise
(UPDATES) To utilize resources in Philippine territories, a scientists' group urges the government to support Filipino scientists 'instead of being servile to China in exchange for foreign aid'
Going the extra mile: How DOST’s bus bridges science teaching gaps
The Explorer Bus aims to encourage students around the country to appreciate science concepts by taking part in the experience of learning
Senate OKs Balik Scientist Bill on final reading
The Senate passes Senate Bill 1533 or the Balik Scientist Bill on third and final reading with a vote of 13-0
15,000 scientists say threats to planet now 'far worse'
More than 15,000 global scientists from 184 countries sign on to the letter, called the "World Scientists' Warning to Humanity: A Second Notice," published in the journal BioScience
Getting more girls into science and tech
Professor Didith Rodrigo approaches her task in part by showing that science is not all in the lab
5 things to make PH a better place for scientists
Here s a short wishlist from the Pinoy scientists themselves
PH lacks 19,000 scientists in research and dev't – Bam Aquino
The Balik Scientist Bill seeks to institutionalize the program of the Department of Science and Technology that encourages overseas Filipino scientists to return and serve the country
Project NOAH 'not just about the technology' – Lagmay
We have invested heavily on human resources says NOAH head Mahar Lagmay; Our intention is to maintain these disaster scientists
Symbolic 'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight
UPDATED The clock – which serves as a metaphor for how close humanity is to destroying the planet – was last changed in 2015 from 5 to 3 minutes to midnight It is now set at two and a half minutes to midnight
Israeli scientists say they can block melanoma spread
Researchers from Tel Aviv University develop substances that may prevent the spread of melanoma the most aggressive of all skin cancers
UK Nobel winners back EU after Brexit poll boost
Nobel Prize winners including Peter Higgs and geneticist Paul Nurse say the loss of research funding would be one consequence of leaving the bloc
Australia removed from UN climate report over tourism fears
Recent experience in Australia had shown that negative commentary about the status of World Heritage properties impacted on tourism says the Australian Department of Environment
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New SSL IV provision will protect Magna Carta benefits – bicam
But the bicameral conference committee has yet to decide if retired soldiers will be among the bill s beneficiaries
'Doomsday' clock remains at 3 minutes to midnight
The clock serves as a metaphor for how close humanity is to destroying the planet and was most recently moved closer to midnight in 2015
Recto to bicam: Don't scrap Magna Carta benefits under SSL IV
3rd UPDATE Senator Ralph Recto urges the bicameral conference committee to include a provision in the proposed Salary Standardization Law IV that will protect existing Magna Carta benefits of government employees
The SC kills Bt talong, and takes down Philippine science as well
A Filipino scientist blasts Supreme Court justices for ruling against GMO field trials debunking claims they re not safe
PH national scientist Benito Vergara dies
Vergara who was named National Scientist in 2001 for his contribution on rice research dies at the age of 81
US-based Nobel chemistry laureates stunned by honor
With this map we can now say to a fellow scientist Tell us the gene you re interested in or any spot on the genome and we ll tell you how it is repaired
Clock ticking as climate negotiators meet in Bonn
Time is running out to bridge deep and long standing divisions on who should do what to halt the march of global warming
In letter to Obama, US scientists praise Iran nuclear deal – report
The letter tells the US president that the Iran deal will advance the cause of peace and security in the Middle East
Get to know the women National Artists and Scientists
Their exceptional talent expertise and legacies are recognized through two of the highest civilian honors in the Philippines
Scientists hold emergency meeting to save endangered rhinos
There are only 5 northern whites left on the planet: 3 live in a 700 acre enclosure on the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in central Kenya while the other 2 are kept in zoos in the Czech Republic and the US
