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Pain and pleasure: Why do some people love spicy food and others don’t?

A special touch to countless cuisines, spiciness divides people into two: those who love it and those who do not.

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Keeping parvovirus on the leash with early detection and vaccinations

Infamously known for taking the lives of our beloved furry friends, parvovirus is still a cureless disease affecting both pets and humans.

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The wonder food? Tackling malnutrition with ready-to-use therapeutic food

In the midst of food insecurity in numerous parts of the world, ready-to-use therapeutic food brings hope for malnourished people.

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Treatise: AI art—a tool reminiscent of a dystopia or a revolutionary new gadget for artists?

With artificial intelligence suggesting a new method of creating art, some artists are concerned about the future of their creative community.

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Breaking the silence surrounding intergenerational trauma

On the afternoon of November 12, the DLSU-Dasmariñas Psychology Society held the third iteration of its “BTS: Break the Silence” series of webinars. As a follow-up to the first two webinars, which tackled the role of parents in supporting their children’s mental health, the recent one focused on intergenerational trauma. In her opening remarks, Rosario…

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To a Greener Future: ASEAN Environmental Stewardship Forum

To shed light on the worsening effects of climate change in the country, the Philippine chapter of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Youth Organization organized an Environmental Stewardship Forum last November 5 through Zoom. A total of five guest speakers discussed how the youth could participate in environmental action and stewardship, with a…

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How to find hope: National Mental Health Summit 2022

To address the stigma surrounding mental health, the National Mental Health Summit 2022 was held at the Samsung Hall of SM Aura Premier on October 25 and 26. The event was organized by mental health tech company Mind You Philippines in cooperation with the Department of Health (DOH), city of Taguig, SM Aura Premier, and…

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WWW: Web3 Wonders Wow at DigitX

The De La Salle Interactive Entertainment, Gaming, Innovation, and Talent Expo (DigitX) opened its digital doors from October 3 to 9, hosting seminars about the future of the internet while showcasing student project exhibits on the De La Salle University (DLSU) campus in the virtual platform Decentraland. The event was held via Zoom to celebrate…

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Stories beyond time: The science of preserving history

Art captures a myriad of emotion and history that allow us to understand ourselves better—and this is all possible through art conservation.

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Call to Action: NAST PHL holds the Science Legislative Forum on the Philippine Virology Science and Technology Institute

“Can we handle another pandemic?” The posed question was addressed last October 10 at the Science Legislative Forum on the Philippine Virology Science and Technology Institute, a webinar program arranged by the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST). The topic of this webinar is centered around House Bill No. 9559, a bill seeking to…