The study of the night sky and stars has always been intertwined with human history. Throughout time, civilizations have gazed at the stars above and assigned different names to them. (Dr. Andrea Carillo observing with the 2.7m telescope at McDonald Observatory / Photo from Andrea Carillo website)...
The National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) highlighted on Thursday, March 7, its significant contributions to the country, citing projects like the Greening Mined-Out Area in the Philippines (GMAP), which utilizes innovative approaches to rehabilitate mined-out areas for sustainable...
United States (US) Space Agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) highlighted how climate change continues to alter Earth's weather patterns, with findings showing that landslides in wetter and drier regions show similar sensitivity to precipitation extremes. In the study...
A Balik scientist and inventor of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Dr. Homer Pantua, raised concerns about the increasing cases of Salmonella in the Philippines — a bacteria affecting both humans and animals. Photo from Pixabay In an interview on PTV on Monday, March 4, he defined...
The Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) recommended that Filipino households implement simple but effective strategies to combat hunger and malnutrition. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) In a statement on Feb. 29, the department urged and supported all...
The Department of Science and Technology-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) showcased the latest advancements in wood and non-wood forest technologies, one of which is the “Silyang Pinoy.” Sample of e-bamboo (Photo from DOST) The Silyang Pinoy, an environmentally...
A portable unihoused water purification and sterilization apparatus that can be deployed in emergency situations, specifically where safe drinking water is most needed, was invented by Filipino innovator Rodrigo Duque out of a passionate desire to provide solutions that can benefit underserved...
The 5th Philippine Silk Summit is set to feature a showcase of local weavers' skills that will emphasize the importance of sustainable practices in the silk value industry on Feb. 29. (Silk Reeling in the Silk Innovation Hub in Kalinga launched in 2022 / Photo from DOST-PTRI) In a statement issued...
The Department of Science and Technology-Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI), on Wednesday, Feb. 21, cited the agency’s programs and services to help Filipino inventors bring their ideas to the market. (Photo from Unsplash) DOST-TAPI’s Invention Development Division...
Although women have made significant contributions to science, these have sadly not received the recognition they deserve, said an advocate of women in science leadership. Photo from Pixabay To commemorate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Feb. 12, the Department of Science and...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) was well-represented at the 2023 Search for Outstanding Government Workers ceremony, with its scientists, researchers, and experts after bagging prestigious awards from the Civil Service Commission (CSC). Photo from DOST The ceremony for...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) encouraged researchers from different universities and research institutions to submit research proposals under the criteria of the four pillars of research and development including wealth creation, wealth protection, human wealth-being, and...
