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Exploring the world of biology beyond medicine

To study biology is to study life. Despite its complexity and importance, a biology degree is still often reduced to a mere stepping stone to medical school.

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The Philippine demography: A ticking time bomb or a window of opportunity?

The Philippines is undergoing a shift in demographics as its population shrinks and ages, creating new challenges and opportunities for its leaders.

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Through high tides and low tides with CrabTECH

At its core, CrabTECH Innovations strives to build a network of crab farmers and equip them with 21st century skills.

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IECON 2024 sheds light on resilience engineering, crisis management

IECON 2024 challenged participants to harness new technologies and rethink current business models in pursuit of a more resilient world.

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Treatise: How modern science fails women

Science does not always present the unadulterated truth. When scientists study people, it becomes especially easy for bias and prejudice to creep in—and often, these are at the disadvantage of women.

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Traversing faith, religion, and research with Dr. Fides del Castillo

Dr. Fides del Castillo is the first Asian to receive the Lamin Sanneh Research Grant, which recognizes her mission to understand diverse expressions of faith.

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A silenced night: Unwrapping holiday blues, seasonal sadness

While the holidays are often a time for joy and connection, they can also trigger feelings of loneliness and anxiety in others.

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The urban costs of the Philippines’ car obsession

Without a comprehensive public transportation system, many Filipinos continue to travel by car, leading to heavy traffic congestion and increased pollution in urban areas.

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What’s in a coconut? For Filipinos, it can be liquor

The properties of lambanog are largely determined by its chemical makeup. Changing its composition may not only alter its flavor but also increase the risk of alcohol poisoning.

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Professor to meet: Charlle Sy on embracing serendipity in her career

From studying industrial engineering in DLSU to leading a department, Dr. Charlle Sy’s life has been filled with unexpected opportunities.