Nuclear and radiation technologies offer distinct features and benefits that can effectively diminish the overall amount of plastic and polymer waste in the current technological gaps on a global scale, according to the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Nuclear Research Institute...
The Department of Science and Technology - Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) highlighted the urgency for the government and families, parents in particular, to take a more proactive approach to prevent underage drinking among Filipino youth. (Photo from Unsplash) "The...
A team of student-researchers from the Angeles City Science High School is set to represent the Philippines at the prestigious Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair 2024 (ISEF) in Los Angeles, California from May 11 to 17. The researchers with DOST-Central Luzon Regional Director,...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Wednesday, April 24, reiterated the importance of fair mechanisms and collaborative efforts in promoting science, technology, and innovation (STI) for sustainable development, to help other countries, especially vulnerable sectors. DOST...
Rezbin, a Philippine-based startup, has been awarded the Impact Startup category at the ASEAN Startup Award 2024 for its application that incentivizes proper plastic waste disposal. (Top 10 finalist together with DOST, startup founders from ASEAN and East Asia during the event on April 23 / Photo...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in a statement on Monday, April 22, handed over a P17-million smart city project that seeks to utilize data science and artificial intelligence (AI) to transform Baguio City into a smart city. (Baguio City Mayor Magalong and DOST Secretary Solidum...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said it is recovering from the recent hacking incident. Site seized: Ph1ns hackers leave message of dissent on DOST website. In a PTV interview on April 19, DOST Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. confirmed that backups existed for “a lot of data” and...
Bringing with him to the Philippines the expertise he honed overseas, Dr. Noel Peter Tan is leaving an indelible mark in the Research and Development (R&D) landscape of Western Visayas through nanotechnology. (Photo from DOST) Tan is a medium-term Department of Science and Technology (DOST)...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) officially announced on Thursday, April 18, its newest program under "DOSTv: Science for the People," the official weather, science, and technology television program of the agency. DOST The program, titled "Radyo Siyensya: Sa DOST, konektado ka!,"...
Philippine coconut production is currently threatened by the rising dry spells and droughts that are linked to climate change, said the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD). (Photo from...
A study has revealed the prevalence of mental health issues among overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), as they face various stressors and barriers to seeking help. (Manila Bulletin File Photo) In the first National Brain & Mental Health Research Symposium of the Department of Science and...
Researchers have discovered two new species of Streptomyces spp. in a bat guano also known as "bat poop" collected from the Cabalyorisa Cave, Mabini in Pangasinan that may offer a sustainable source of antibiotics. ( Sample collection in Cabalyorisa Cave, Mabini, Pangasinan / Photo from Dr. Marian...
