Technology

Entrepreneur uses tech for growth in trucking business

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 […]

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Researchers turn Taal volcanic ash into radiation shield

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

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P1.25B earmarked for body scanners, body cams to strengthen transport security

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

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‘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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