Have yourself a merry (little) noche buena
It is that time of the year again—Christmas carols are blasted on radios, parols are up, and families try to get together. Especially among Filipinos, the holidays are synonymous with…
Building resilience and saving communities through adaptive infrastructure
As we head into the third decade of the 21st century, the threats posed by climate change only seem to be getting worse. Increasing atmospheric temperatures pose challenges from extended…
How microbial vaccines promise a pandemic-free future
There are microbes all around us—in our food, water, and even the air we breathe. Within us, too, is a complex ecosystem of microbes that help us digest our food…
Are the kids alright? A look into child development in the pandemic
For nearly two years, Filipino children have had to endure being cooped up at home due to lockdown restrictions. Though limited face-to-face classes were approved by the IATF last month,…
Peering into the cosmos with JWST
In only a few weeks, our cosmic horizon will be extended farther out than ever before. On December 22, an Ariane 5 rocket is set to ferry the James Webb…