Technology

‘Silyang Pinoy’ bags award in international invention fair

Green innovations from the DOST-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) were recognized in the recent Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF) 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. The Korea Invention Promotion Association conferred the silver award to DOST-FPRDI’s multi-functional school furniture, also called Silyang Pinoy, because of its technical excellence, business potential, design, and explanation of […]

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Flavors and fragrances facility opened for National Biotech Week

The DOST-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) recently opened its Flavors and Fragrances from the Forest Technology Program (F3TP) Laboratory to visitors, in connection with the National Biotechnology Week (NBW) celebration. The visitors explored the innovative processes behind F3TP, and got a behind-the-scene look at the research and development on food and fragrance products.

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Lexus supercar reborn, electrified

Luxury, power, innovative design and sustainability. These are words that are synonymous with the Lexus brand. The evolution continues through the pillars of bold design, Lexus Driving Signature, electrification, and intuitive technology—and the result of which is the Lexus Electrified Sport Concept. To celebrate the 16th anniversary of Lexus in the Philippines, the brand invites

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Physicists extend condensed-matter principle in realistic setups

At extremely cold temperatures, things become fascinating. Much like how water turns into ice, some matter undergo phase transitions that give them interesting properties. Just above absolute zero, for example, aluminum transforms into a superconductor, while helium isotopes change from gas to superfluid. A foundational principle, known as the Kibble-Zurek mechanism (KZM), explains how these

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All-girl robotics competition features Pinoy Fiesta theme

Girls and their limitless potential are once again celebrated during the launch of the 2024-2025 cycle of Tagisang Robotics Girls and Gears—the first and only all-female robotics competition in the country. This year’s run kicked off in celebration of the International Day of the Girl Child—a key global moment where people come together to recognize

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Awareness campaign on gene modification and editing research launched

The University of the Philippines-Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) recently organized a campaign focused on genetic modification (GM) and gene editing (GE) research in the country, as well as the challenges faced by its researchers. Titled “#GeneTalks,” the two-part, multi-stakeholder awareness campaign spearheaded by the UPD-CS Office of the Associate Dean for Research, Innovation, Development,

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DOST partners with Filipino perfumer for ‘scent-sational’ workshop

Researchers of the DOST-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) underwent an in-depth training on sensory evaluation and fragrance making under renowned Filipino perfumer Oscar Mejia III last Sept. 17 and 18. Dubbed “Art in Olfaction: A Fragrance Creation Experience,” the training upskilled DOST-FPRDI researchers in formulating alcohol- and oil-based fragrances. They were also taught

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Ateneo student builds chemical purity tester using Lego bricks

Using simple circuitry, polarizing film, and Lego toy bricks, an undergraduate physics student from the Ateneo de Manila University recently built an improvised polarimeter that can optically assess the purity of Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and other chiral substances. The device has potential applications in classrooms as a learning tool, and may pave the way

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