Technology news: Philippines to trial drone deliveries in urban logistics study
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez The Philippine government has approved a pilot study examining the use of drones for deliveries in urban areas,…
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UK-based company launches AI translation service
Lucia Caporalini A UK-based company announced the creation of its new AI translation service, GlobeScribe, on Tuesday.
Gender gap in maths emerges as early as primary school, study finds
Jheruleene Anne Ramos A long-standing stereotype suggests that boys outperform girls in mathematics, and a new French study has shown that…
Ancient Egyptian DNA reveals genetic link to Mesopotamia
Hyacinth Estrada Researchers have successfully sequenced the oldest-known Egyptian genome, showing unexpected ancestral relationships between early Egyptians and Mesopotamians about…
Turkey’s evidence hunters use forensics to crack cold cases
In the relentless pursuit of justice, the Trace Investigation Unit of the National Police’s Criminal Department in Turkey…
Philippines launches blockchain network to boost local tech talent
The Philippine government has launched a new blockchain initiative aimed at integrating local developers and researchers into the…
PH launches quantum computing lab to tackle energy sector challenges
The Philippines has opened its first quantum computing laboratory aimed at energy research, signaling a new direction in…
Mindoro archaeological finds indicate ancient Philippine seafaring culture
New archaeological discoveries in Mindoro are reshaping the understanding of early human life in Southeast Asia, positioning the…
Every baby’s DNA to be tested after birth, says UK health secretary
Eleni Poulios UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting and the NHS have announced a new 10-year plan for getting the DNA…
Invasive Asian tick species detected in Turkey
Turkish scientists have identified a non-native tick species in the country for the first time, raising alarms over…
Singapore boosts technological assets to enhance national security
Bobbie Matias Singapore has recently unveiled significant enhancements to its national security with the help of the latest technological advancements,…
Global research initiative to measure real-world hydrogen emissions now underway
Ciara Mina A new, global research project is underway to monitor hydrogen emissions from operational infrastructure in North America and…
Philippine province tests water-saving rice farming with Japanese support
In the northern Philippines, a new rice-farming experiment is underway, aimed at conserving water and lowering emissions in…
Health news: Philippines hospital leads shift to helium-free MRI
A government hospital in Northern Luzon has taken a major step towards sustainable healthcare by becoming the first…
Shenzhou-20: China reaches for the stars in new space launch
Wendellyn Mateo China is no stranger to dreams of taking flight beyond the skies, but unlike many who merely dream,…
More Filipinos link science to national resilience: survey
A growing number of Filipinos are recognising the vital role of science and technology in shaping a more…
Breakthrough Prizes recognise key scientific advances in 2025
Popularly known as the ‘Oscars of Science’, the Breakthrough Prizes honour scientists for their contributions to life sciences,…
Kiribati records highest TB cases in Pacific
Carmela Calling The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has revealed that the island nation of Kiribati has the highest number…
Authors, creatives speak out against Meta’s ‘massive AI training book heist’
Shameeka Voyiya The Atlantic magazine recently alleged that Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, had used LibGen, an illegal…
DepEd, DOST strengthen partnership to boost science, innovation in the Philippines
The Philippine government is ramping up efforts to enhance science and innovation by strengthening the collaboration between the…
Singapore busts forged documents with new forensics strategy
Singapore's health regulatory board has been using a novel approach in examining digital documents submitted to them amid…
The future is up: New space race gathers steam China and India unveil plans
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams made headlines in recent months after…
NVIDIA CEO: We are less than five years away from humanoid robots
Mary Mae Balasanos From fictional cyborgs we often see in movies, animations and games - how close are we to a…
Experts race against time to prevent disease outbreaks
It's a race against time for health experts looking to curb disease outbreaks, especially as the world faces…