Science and Technology
Microsoft 365 issue affects thousands of global users
September 13, 2024, 2:13 pm
ISTANBUL – An issue at Microsoft 365, productivity software and cloud-based services owned by Microsoft affected thousands of global users on Thursday. "We're investigating an issue where users may be unable to access multiple Microsoft 365 services," the account named Microsoft 365 Status wrote… Read More
UN chief calls for bridging AI gap, warns of ‘uneven’ risks
September 4, 2024, 3:48 pm
ISTANBUL – The UN chief on Tuesday called for bridging the artificial intelligence (AI) gap in developing nations and warned of “uneven” risks posed by the high-tech development. Antonio Guterres was addressing a four-day capacity-building workshop on AI, co-hosted by the UN and China in… Read More
PH-China-developed diagnostic for autoimmune diseases complete by Dec.
August 28, 2024, 4:39 pm
MANILA – A rapid diagnostic technology for autoimmune diseases being developed by Filipino and Chinese researchers is expected to be completed by December, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. said Wednesday. "This diagnostic tool can be used to detect… Read More
DOST set to launch innovative, futuristic classroom in Cavite
August 21, 2024, 9:50 pm
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Calabarzon is preparing to introduce the 21st Century Learning Environment Model (21st CLEM) in Carmona City, Cavite. This pioneering initiative will feature a cutting-edge school-based classroom designed to meet the… Read More
Patterns in Earth's rotation deceleration revealed
August 14, 2024, 4:27 pm
BEIJING – Researchers from China, France, Germany, and Ireland have discovered that between 650 million and 280 million years ago, the Earth-Moon distance increased by approximately 20,000 km., and the length of a day extended by roughly 2.2 hours, the Science and Technology Daily reported… Read More
Tokyo lab generates ‘AI Scientist’ as world’s 1st AI researcher
August 14, 2024, 2:28 pm
ISTANBUL – A Tokyo-based high-tech laboratory has introduced the world’s first “AI Scientist” -- a cutting-edge artificial intelligence program capable of new scientific discovery. AI Scientist is designed to produce scientific research from the idea to report all on its own. It can come… Read More
Senator mulls amendments to SIM registration law to fight fraud, scams
August 12, 2024, 4:10 pm
MANILA – Senator Win Gatchalian is considering introducing amendments to the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Registration Law following the widespread use of SIM cards by perpetrators for fraud and scamming purposes. "It is incumbent upon the government to safeguard unwary or unsuspecting… Read More
PH brings home bronze medals, honorable mentions from Chem Olympiad
August 10, 2024, 3:32 pm
MANILA – As the Philippines celebrated the twin triumphs of gymnast Carlos Yulo and the rest of the Filipino athletes in the Paris Olympics, the nation also made headlines in the field of science. At the 56th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) held at King Saudi University in Riyadh,… Read More
PhilSA kicks off Space Week celebration
August 9, 2024, 11:00 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) kicked off the celebration of the Philippine Space Week on Friday with a three-day exhibit and other activities the public could visit for free at a mall in Quezon City. "We invite everyone to join the Philippine Space Week events to discover and… Read More
PhilSA thanks PBBM, public for support
July 23, 2024, 6:19 pm
MANILA – The head of the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) thanked President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and the public on Tuesday for their support to the agency and the space program. "We thank the President and our countrymen for their support. PhilSA is a four-year old agency that strives to… Read More
Information exec highlights growing threat of cyber warfare
July 19, 2024, 6:53 pm
MANILA – Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Deputy Director-General Ares Gutierrez on Friday addressed graduates of a social media training program for military personnel, highlighting the growing threat of cyber warfare and disinformation campaigns against the Philippines. Speaking at the… Read More
New rain, water monitoring tech seen to boost city's disaster efforts
July 17, 2024, 7:18 pm
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – Newly installed rain and water level monitoring equipment of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-Calabarzon is expected to level up the disaster prevention and resilience efforts in Carmona City in the province of Cavite. In a phone interview on… Read More
Phivolcs boosts info officers' quake preparedness knowledge
July 15, 2024, 4:52 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) conducted an "earthquake preparedness survival talk" to information officers in Quezon City on Monday, recognizing their crucial role in informing the public on such disasters. Phivolcs Science Research Specialist Nicole… Read More
PCIEERD grants startup P3.5-M to develop app for MSMEs' inventory
July 11, 2024, 9:15 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) has provided a PHP3.5 million grant to startup Packworks for the development of an app that would help sari-sari store owners and suppliers in their inventory needs. "The app, which… Read More
PCIEERD taps PIA in sci-tech info drive
July 1, 2024, 5:07 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology (PCIEERD) has tapped the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) to help them laymanize complex science and technology (S&T) information and communicate these to more people in the regions. "This collaboration underscores… Read More
Up to P100K at stake in DOST's search for best sci-tech stories
June 20, 2024, 6:00 pm
MANILA – Media personnel and content creators could win as much as PHP100,000 in the Department of Science and Technology's Bantog Awards for Media and Communication. "We do the awards to honor exceptional stories that showcase the benefits of science and technology (S&T) to the public,"… Read More
DOST, Mapua U launch localized weather monitoring system
May 31, 2024, 9:08 pm
MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Mapua University launched in Manila on Friday a localized weather monitoring system the latter has developed. Funded by the DOST-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD)… Read More
PH, Japan to hold joint research on water concerns
May 28, 2024, 4:30 pm
MANILA – Researchers from Japan and the Philippines will work together in finding solutions to address water concerns such as lack of potable water in far-flung areas, an official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Tuesday. "There are many issues that our local and… Read More
Rizal schools get science, research tech kits from DOST
May 23, 2024, 8:38 pm
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Calabarzon, through its Rizal Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO), has provided technology kits that are expected to boost learning among students of two high schools in Rizal province. In an interview on… Read More
AI can manipulate elections worldwide, expert says
May 22, 2024, 1:41 pm
ISTANBUL – Artificial intelligence (AI) can manipulate elections all around the world, said the chairman of the Department of Mass Communication at US-based Stephen F. Austin University, thus it is important that some regulations are introduced. John Allen Hendricks, during a conference titled… Read More
