UP student wins Dyson Award for solar-powered salt farm innovation
SolAsin by UP Diliman’s John Carlo Reyes reimagines salt farming with solar tech, earning top honors at James Dyson Award.
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Fatima University Medical Center Antipolo brings ZEISS SMILE pro laser vision correction to PH
Fatima University Medical Center Antipolo (FUMC), a trusted name in eye care in the Philippines, has officially added the cutting-edge ZEISS SMILE pro technology to its Eye Laser Center services.
Philippine islands had technologically advanced maritime culture 35,000 years ago
The Ateneo de Manila have established evidence of the pivotal role of the Philippine archipelago in ancient maritime Southeast Asia.
PLDT champions smart farming at Grow Asia Innovation Challenge learning labs
PLDT and Smart showcased their Digital Farmers Program (DFP), underscoring the role of digital adoption in transforming Philippine agriculture.
Taal volcanic ash can be used for radiation shielding, Filipino researchers find
Researchers from the Ateneo de Manila University and from National University- Mall of Asia Campus have found a surprising new use for the copious amounts of volcanic ash scattered across the Philippines
Filipino scientists develop low-cost liquid lenses
Filipino scientists discovered way to make dynamically adjustable water-based lenses that have a wide variety of potential future applications.
Transparent aluminum as cheaper material for touchscreens?
Filipino researchers said an environment-friendly approach to producing aluminum transparent makes the material cheaper and more accessible.
Can bangus skin be used to treat severe burns?
Pioneering research from the Ateneo de Manila University could turn bangus fish skin—a common byproduct of the Philippine fishing industry, often discarded as waste—into an invaluable medical resource.
Pinoy student builds chemical purity tester using LEGO
Using simple LEGO, a Filipino student built an improvised polarimeter that can optically assess the purity of Vitamin C and other substances.
Can stardust be used for semiconductors?
New research from the Ateneo de Manila could pave the way for more durable versions of silicon carbide that can be used for computer chips.
