The Philippines is undergoing a shift in demographics as its population shrinks and ages, creating new challenges and opportunities for its leaders.
Author: Eiji Sunagawa
While the mountain ranges are capable of minimizing wind hazards, a new study reveals that they cannot always disrupt the momentum of a typhoon.
In a world of constant change and development, politics plays an enormous role that affects all fields, including the physical sciences.
Sustainability has been a prominent topic in many fields throughout the past decade, encompassing many different aspects of society. In chemistry, engineering, and other technical fields, sustainability may refer to shifting to products like bioplastics or recyclable materials. The movement pushing for sustainability around the world has prompted businesses and individuals to opt for sustainable…
With artificial intelligence suggesting a new method of creating art, some artists are concerned about the future of their creative community.
“Can we handle another pandemic?” The posed question was addressed last October 10 at the Science Legislative Forum on the Philippine Virology Science and Technology Institute, a webinar program arranged by the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST). The topic of this webinar is centered around House Bill No. 9559, a bill seeking to…
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ECG commences the DLSU ENGWEEK 2021
With the theme Katha, the Engineering College Government (ECG) launched the anticipated DLSU Engineering Week (ENGWEEK) 2021 which ran from August 9 to 13. In these pivotal times, we have seen great changes to the industrial landscape of the Philippines. New goalposts have been drawn by corporations big and small. Common trends include increased investment…
The ubiquity of microplastics in our environment presents a growing concern. Such is the breadth of the issue that microplastics have now reached Mount Everest, one of the most remote places on Earth. These miniscule particles can now be found even inside the stomachs of animals and consequently, humans. Though tiny plastic particles are one…
Veganism and vegetarianism are popular dietary choices that have been gaining popularity over the last decade. The rationale behind many of these choices ranges from activism—for animal and environmental rights—to health, religion, or culture. Because of the increasing number of adults going vegan over the past decade, the plausibility of passing down this diet to…
With the launch of the Apple M1 processor in November last year, the pedestal occupied by x86 processors, such as those from Intel and AMD, may soon be put into question. As Apple’s first ARM-based processor, the M1 has gained traction in the tech community for its significant claims on power efficiency and performance in…