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With the surge in scams, is SIM registration the cure?

In response to the persistent threat of text scams and mobile-based fraud in the Philippines, the government enacted Republic Act 11934 or the SIM Registration Act in October 2022. Hailed as a solution to growing digital crimes, the law requires subscribers to register their SIM cards using personal identification—a landmark move in shifting the country’s…

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Fizz and pop: Exploring the effervescence of energy drinks

Energy drinks promise to boost attention and focus for a late-night grind, but are the temporary highs worth the underlying risks?

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Quantum Computing in the Philippines is here, but not quite yet

Quantum technology advances rapidly in the Philippines, driving innovative solutions to complex problems through research and education.

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Understanding how social media subtly reshape human consciousness

Social media’s algorithms can deepen users’ beliefs and spread misinformation, intensifying negative impacts on perception and understanding.

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Can the Philippines turn its automated supply chain dream into reality?

Fully automated supply chains modernize logistics and e-commerce, boosting efficiency, cutting costs, and driving growth globally.

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Rising seas, sunken dreams, and the future of digital identities

Rising sea levels threaten sinking nations like Tuvalu, forcing its people to preserve their culture from physical lands to the digital cloud.

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What is the gendered brain? Tracing the neural tapestry in gender identity

Understanding the roots of gender identity traces to the brain, where neurological variations connect prospect reasons for gender dysphoria.

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Out in the wild: How queer ecology finds power in nature’s fluidity

Queer ecology challenges the binary way of thinking, offering a fluid perspective in addressing environmental issues like the climate crisis.

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Echoing the melancholic melodies of Irrawaddy dolphins

The critically endangered Irrawaddy dolphins face more recovery threats, such as the PGN Bridge that risks their fragile habitat and survival.

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Typhoons’ impact on Filipinos, infrastructure beyond the climate crisis

As typhoons ravage the Philippines, resilient infrastructure and science communication become instrumental in protecting vulnerable communities.