I still have room for dessert!
Do you grab the closest sweet treat after a savory meal? This craving is a complex interplay of taste, reward, and our brain’s response to sweetness.
Unmasking the realities of vocal dysmorphia
When our own voice echoes back, artificial unfamiliarity ensues through a distorted ripple.
Can you feel the beat?
From irresistible grooves to syncopated rhythms, music moves our bodies to the symphony of our brain, memories, culture, and emotions.
Whiffs of nostalgia: How the brain processes pleasant aromas
From chemistry to nostalgic memories, discover how scents trigger powerful and deeply personal emotional responses.
The degrees between you and your outfit
Clothing is often treated as a matter of style, but in the Philippine heat, fabric, fit, and color affect one’s comfort, body temperature, and safety.
Exhausted on arrival: The hidden mental cost of commuting
The ordinary Filipino loses hours to traffic daily—time that could have been spent instead on personal endeavors and rest.
A breath of fresh air? Demystifying menthol inhalers
The relieving promise of every menthol inhaler carries potential consequences, with clear warnings that recurring users must fully understand.
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 […]
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?
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.