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Conversing with bots: A deep dive into natural language processing

Near-ubiqitous in the information age, natural language processing serves as the backbone for many technologies we overlook on the daily.

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A vanishing act: Investigating the global spate of insect die-offs

Despite being maligned, insects are vital pollinators, crucial waste recyclers, and the base of food webs that we rely upon.

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The state of cybersecurity in the 2022 Philippine elections

With the 2022 National and Local Elections closing in, cybersecurity is of paramount importance.

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Strength in numbers: Building immunity with gut microbiome diversity

“Trusting your gut” gains new meaning with the knowledge that one’s gut microbiome affects every facet of a person’s health.

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For mother earth and vaginas: Menstrual cups and the switch to reusable period products

Beyond plastic-filled pads lies a world of options for women looking to purchase menstrual products.

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Is it all in your head?: Understanding migraines and what they do to the body

While nearly everyone has experienced them at least once, there is still a lot that we can learn about migraines and headaches.

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Were face shields ever the answer? Reexamining airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2

Face shields have been a part of the Philippines’ pandemic protocols since 2020, but are they really all they’re made out to be?

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A closer look at the nature of SARS-CoV-2 strains

When a viral genome has one or more mutations distinct from the original virus, it is identified as a variant.

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Have yourself a merry (little) noche buena

During the holidays, we tend to ask ourselves if our stomachs are fuller than our dinner tables, what exactly is food coma, and just how we could relieve ourselves.

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Building resilience and saving communities through adaptive infrastructure

By 2050, the IPCC observes that global sea levels will increase by 15 to 25 centimeters—putting millions of individuals at risk.