More intense typhoons to come, UP study warns

The Philippines should brace for potentially stronger and more destructive typhoons due to climate change, warns new research coming out of the University of the Philippines-Diliman College of Science’s Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (UPD-CS IESM). Doctors Rafaela Jane Delfino and Gerry Bagtasa, together with colleagues from the United Kingdom, found that future Philippine […]

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Honda’s 2050 goal: Zero traffic collision fatalities

Carbon neutrality is just one of Honda’s ultimate goals. Another one is zero traffic collision fatalities involving Honda motorcycles and automobiles globally by 2050. But, no matter how big that goal is, it’s always the question of how. With the global safety slogan “Safety for Everyone,” Honda’s collision-free society goal is supported by pursuing the

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Green hydrogen to take flight in New Zealand

A recent report released by the New Zealand Hydrogen Aviation Consortium, called “Launching green hydrogen-powered aviation in Aotearoa New Zealand,” demonstrated how the consortium members could work together to remove up to 900,000 tons of carbon emissions every year by 2050 through hydrogen-fueled aircraft flying New Zealand domestic routes. The consortium is a partnership of

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Pinoy inventor explores nanotech use in space, health applications

Nanotechnology—the branch of science and engineering devoted to designing, producing, and using structures, devices, and systems by manipulating atoms and molecules at nanoscale, i.e. having one or more dimensions of the order of 100 nanometers (100 millionth of a millimeter) or less—opens the door to innovation across a wide variety of industries, from fashion and

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2,669 junior high school students qualify for DOST scholarships

A new batch of third year students enrolled in priority science and technology programs are set to enjoy the benefits of being a Department of Science and Technology (DOST) scholar as the DOST-Science Education Institute announces 2,669 qualifiers to the 2023 Junior Level Science Scholarships (JLSS).  The new qualifiers come from the 12,566 students who

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Futuristic JUU electric wheelchair turns heads at Japan Mobility Show 2023

World-leading Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor Corp is staying true to its no-one-left-behind mantra when it asserts that “Mobility goes beyond cars; it is about overcoming challenges and making dreams come true.” This is demonstrated with its spunky JUU electric wheelchair. And it comes with some quite interesting specs: Mobility for going up and down staircases,

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74 cadets complete training for MRT-7 operations

A total of 74 railway professionals under the cadetship program of San Miguel Corp’s Metro Rail Transit-7 (MRT-7) project recently completed their mandatory training under the Philippine Railways Institute (PRI), a vital step towards ensuring that the soon-to-be-operational mass transit system provides a seamless and enhanced commuting experience for countless Filipinos. The fundamental training course

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Test drive Toyota electrified vehicles this weekend at BGC

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is once again bringing together all of its hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) offerings in one place for its customers to check out and experience. TMP’s electrified vehicle roadshow dubbed “Go Electrified with Toyota” returns to Bonifacio Global City, Taguig this weekend, Dec. 8 to 10, with an open-to-the-public showcase at the

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