Record $50m sale of T. rex skeleton ‘Gus’ sparks debate over future of fossil collecting
Kamille Q. Cabreza Deciding who should be the owner of a 67-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex fossil has caused a stir following its…
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UN chief calls for swift global regulation of AI, warns of growing risks
Angelica N. Hall The United Nations on Monday, July 6, urged governments to act quickly to regulate artificial intelligence, warning that…
Successful separation of Filipino conjoined twins offers hope to families facing rare medical challenges
Carmela Calling The successful separation of Filipino conjoined twins Olivia Faith and Gianna Faith Manuel in Riyadh has become a…
SpaceX Dragon returns with new data on cancer, bone loss
Hyacinth Estrada SpaceX's unmanned space capsule, Dragon, returned home with research materials that could lead to medical breakthroughs in cancer,…
World’s first T-Rex leather handbag flops at Paris auction
Ciara Mina A leather bag made from Tyrannosaurus rex cells failed to sell on Thursday, the Paris auction house Drouot…
Hormonal disorder PCOS gets name change
Vivien Bernardino Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder that can cause irregular periods and infertility among women, now bears…
Chances of ‘super’ El Nino increase as experts urge world to prepare
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui Weather organizations and climate experts have made a chorus call in telling the international community to prepare for…
Hantavirus cases trigger worldwide health response
Rosemarie Zamora As passengers from the hantavirus-affected cruise ship return to their home countries, governments are now confronting a rapidly…
Vietnamese firm exports 1.1 million LSD vaccine doses to South Korea
Diana Mae Y. Cleto On Friday, AVAC Vietnam JSC exported 1.1 million doses of its AVAC LSD LIVE vaccine for lumpy skin…
Germany enhances military space capabilities
Elan Castanares Germany has announced a sweeping new military space programme worth EUR35 billion (US$41 billion), signalling a major shift…
Activists call for end to animal testing on World Day for Animal in Laboratories
The National Anti-Vivisection Society of the United Kingdom, now known as Animal Defenders International (ADI), founded World Day…
From helpful to hazardous: When AI starts taking actions you didn’t ask for
In today's age, where artificial intelligence (AI) has started to make life easier, people are more likely to…
‘Moon Joy’: Artemis II crew safely returns to Earth after historic flyby
The world was over the moon on Friday as the four astronauts - NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor…
Emperor penguin, Antarctic fur seal now endangered: IUCN
Due to climate change, the emperor penguin and the Antarctic fur seal are now classified as "endangered" by…
Artemis II sets record for farthest journey from Earth
History unfolded before our eyes on Monday as the Artemis II mission of the National Aeronautics and Space…
Drones enter Philippine coffee farms as new approach to cultivation
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez Drone technology is being introduced to coffee farms in the mountainous province of Benguet, offering a potential solution…
Artemis II marks NASA’s first crewed mission to the Moon in five decades
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has started its Artemis II mission, sending four astronauts on a…
Philippines launches new website to strengthen disaster preparedness
Hazel Camba Staying safe and informed during calamities is now easier for every Filipino with the launch of “Handa” —…
New dog DNA discovery pushes back dog domestication timeline by back 5,000 years
According to new research, the discovery of the oldest dog DNA indicates that dogs have been "man's best…
Health news: Thailand’s bid to cut sugar levels sparks interest in Asia
Jheruleene Anne Ramos Thailand’s decision to implement the so-called “normal sweetness” initiative, which lowers sugar levels in beverages to curb non-communicable…
Denmark becomes first EU country to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis
Jacinth Banite Denmark has become the latest country to be certified by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for the elimination…
Retired Australian gynaecologist faces inquiry over past surgeries on women
Australian authorities are looking into opening a criminal case against a retired male gynecologist, who has been accused…
Philippines to open national artificial intelligence hub to boost research and innovation
The Philippines will formally launch a national hub for artificial intelligence research and innovation next month, aiming to…
Notable achievements made since COVID-19 pandemic
Six years since the global coronavirus disease pandemic swept the world, the World Health Organization (WHO) and countries…