Tag: Nota Bene

Solving the country’s flooding problem through low-impact development solutions

As the country continues to urbanize, low impact development solutions may prove crucial in braving the rainy season.

Breaking down long-term effects, dangers caused by forever chemicals

While PFAS make many modern comforts possible, they come at a steep cost for the environment and our health.

Addressing questions, concerns, and misinformation about monkeypox

The recent monkeypox outbreak raises questions about the virus’ nature—and its potential to start another pandemic.

In the PHL, what does the shift to renewable energy look like?

At the bottom of the Sierra Madre mountains sits a community that is sometimes forced to sit through the night without any electricity. The indigenous Dumagat Remontado community in Sitio Rawang, Tanay, Rizal, has yet to be connected to a centralized power grid, thus they use kerosene lamps, candles, or car batteries as a source […]

More than just a feeling: The biological phenomenon of grieving

Grief is more than an emotion—it is a biological response and has physical effects one cannot simply get rid of.

Deconstructing gender dysphoria and gender-affirming therapies

For people dealing with gender dysphoria, transitioning—be it social or medical—can be the key to living their authentic self.

Acing the spectrum: Untangling the web of stories surrounding asexuality

Whereas most LGBTQ+ issues have entered the public consciousness, asexual people are still fighting for their place in our largely sexual society.

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.

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.

The state of cybersecurity in the 2022 Philippine elections

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