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James Dyson Award 2024: Digging deeper with Joseph Aristotle De Leon

Joseph Aristotle De Leon shares his digging quest to uncover the Earth’s depths with RAMUN, a real-time underground monitoring system that won the James Dyson Award 2024.

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Algae are turning the tide against climate change

Removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is a crucial step to curb global warming, and algae is one of nature’s many ways to accomplish this.

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Pandemic lessons from the frontlines, four years on

For medical workers, the post-pandemic era presents a unique landscape marked by the rise in telehealth services, collaborative programs, and new disease surveillance methods.

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Scrutinizing the little green lies companies tell Filipinos

Greenwashing is a nuisance that confuses consumers. But at its worst, it can also undermine the broader movement toward sustainable practices.

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BY FILIPINOS, FOR FILIPINOS: Embracing the self through Sikolohiyang Pilipino

Sikolohiyang Pilipino invites people on a journey of discovery that is divest from colonial and Eurocentric notions of the self.

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Spike in pertussis cases underscores the need for immunization

Low immunization rates, especially among children, are the main culprits behind the local pertussis outbreak.

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Treatise: We must not give up on Golden Rice

By blocking the production of Golden Rice, the Court of Appeals continue to stoke the fears against genetically modified crops.

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Why Indigenous peoples are key to the climate crisis

Despite being stewards of their ancestral lands, indigenous people are still ignored in national policy-making and global development forums.

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Is cash still king? Decoding the perks, dangers of digital banking

Digital banking services are easy and convenient, but without proper regulation, they can lead to deeper forms of exclusion and structural problems in the economy.

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Wonder diet or pseudoscientific craze? A deep dive into the ketogenic diet

The keto diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet with moderate levels of protein. While this restrictive eating pattern can yield great results in the short-term, it is not for everyone.