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Writer’s Recap: Rallying on the runway with YACAP

Writer’s Recap: Rallying on the runway with YACAP

Sep 21, 20237 min read

Fashion not only concerns itself with the mixture of fabrics and patterns but also reflects the prevailing conditions in society. This was the compelling message conveyed by the Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines (YACAP) as they hosted this year’s…

Heated waters: How geopolitical tensions affect research

Heated waters: How geopolitical tensions affect research

Mar 17, 20236 min read

The interconnectedness of the modern world has become beneficial to research and development. Through international cooperation, milestones have been achieved in a multitude of fields ranging from the physical sciences to business and commerce.  But the globalized society is not…

Shining the light on life beyond death

Shining the light on life beyond death

Mar 15, 20235 min read

The lore between most—if not all—religions is that departed souls must go somewhere. While physical records of this realm are unbeknown, some victims of near-death experiences have claimed to have a glimpse of the beyond. Despite its peculiarity, could these…

Investigating X-linked parkinsonism dystonia, the disease found only in Filipinos

Investigating X-linked parkinsonism dystonia, the disease found only in Filipinos

Mar 15, 20234 min read

X-linked parkinsonism dystonia (XDP) is a movement disorder characterized by abnormal muscle movement, twisting, and posturing. More commonly known to Filipinos as “lubag”, patients with the genetic condition often first experience dystonia before parkinsonism also sets in—the former being a…

Reaching stratospheric heights: A return to the ozone layer

Reaching stratospheric heights: A return to the ozone layer

Mar 14, 20235 min read

In recent years, ozone layer depletion—a talking point for the past 50 years—has been put on the backburner amid seemingly more pressing environmental concerns. Although great strides have already been made in combating this issue, have these past efforts been…

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