Technology

Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a common bacterium that lives in the intestines of animals and humans, and it is often used to identify fecal contamination within the environment. E. coli can also easily develop resistance to antibiotics, making it an ideal organism for testing antimicrobial resistance—especially in certain agricultural environments where fecal material is […]

Filipino scientists have discovered a simple, affordable way to make dynamically adjustable water-based lenses that have a wide variety of potential future applications—from classrooms and research labs to cameras and even wearable gadgets. By coating an ordinary glass slide with specially prepared polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic, the researchers were able to create a hydrophobic surface

The massive floods that tropical cyclones bring now demand urgent and science-based decision-making. Considered one of the most devastating natural hazards globally, floods pose critical threats to both human life and economic stability. The Philippines is no stranger to flooding, as approximately 20 tropical cyclones enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) each year. According

Ford Philippines today announced that the Ford Mustang Mach-E will officially arrive in the country in the third quarter of 2025. The Mustang Mach-E will kick-off Ford’s electrification journey in the Philippines this year. The Mach-E is Ford’s first ground-up all-electric vehicle that combines performance, range, and technology. Ever since the Mustang took the world

In 15 years of groundbreaking archaeological research, scientists from the Ateneo de Manila University, working with international experts and institutions, have established compelling evidence of the pivotal role of the Philippine archipelago in ancient maritime Southeast Asia. They uncovered a story of effective human migration, advanced technological innovation, and long-distance intercultural relations dating back over

Imagine discovering an ancient treasure chest sealed with a complex dual-lock mechanism, requiring two keys that must work together in a precise way. A matrix—a rectangular array of numbers—is like a locked chest holding valuable information that helps us understand the world around us. Matrices need keys like decompositions, which break them down into simpler

The Ateneo Laboratory for Intelligent Visual Environments (Alive) and international researchers have developed a deep learning model that aims to revolutionize dentistry, with the capability to identify tooth and sinus structures in dental X-rays with an accuracy of 98.2%. Notoriously difficult to diagnose Using a sophisticated object detection algorithm, the system was specifically trained to

There is opportunity even in the most challenging times—this was the mindset Tara Cabling, owner of Express Movers Logistics Services, adopted when she established a trucking and logistics business in the middle of the pandemic. Amid nationwide lockdowns in July 2020, Cabling recognized the essential role of logistics and leveraged an extra drop-side truck to

Researchers from the Ateneo de Manila University and from National University-Mall of Asia Campus have found a surprising new use for the copious amounts of volcanic ash scattered across the Philippines: It can be used to shield against harmful radiation. Radiation shielding is essential for hospitals, industrial sites, and nuclear facilities. These places use ionizing

The Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr) is set to invest P1.25 billion this year in acquiring passive body scanners and body-worn cameras to enhance transport security, according to a member of the House committee on appropriations. “In the 2025 General Appropriations Law, Congress allocated P800 million for the DOTr’s procurement of passive body scanners,” stated