SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

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COMISA: The True Double Trouble

25 March, 2026

Sleeping well is a luxury. It should not be, but it is. We sleep when we are finished doing tasks; we sleep when exhaustion finally takes over, and the cycle repeats until we break—insomnia. And in those restless nights comes snoring, often mistaken as a sign of deep sleep but actually a sign of restricted airflow. Paired with insomnia, it forms a great threat and a dangerous combination.

Doomscrolling has become a constant habit in our lives, so much so that it’s even made its way to our daily bathroom breaks. Spending 15 minutes or more on the toilet is now the norm in today’s society, all thanks to the distraction of our phones. It may seem harmless but what many don’t realize is that those extra few minutes in the toilet can turn into a real pain in the butt.

One click on a single post, unknowingly, thousands were deceived on something that was never true.

Simply browsing the internet may expose users to numerous posts which may seem convincing at first glance. However, not every post we see across social media is factual.

15 March, 2026

As the oceans grow hotter and the seas burn stronger, the very thing that makes the ocean better now ghostly fades faster than flowing water.

For centuries, coral reefs have been the color of ocean life and one of the most vital in the ecosystem, often being referred to as "rainforests of the sea." They serve as a shelter for thousands of marine species here on earth and support millions of people who rely on fishing and tourism.

Global warming speeds up, threatening 1.5℃ limit

15 March, 2026

Scientists have found new evidence that global warming is accelerating further, raising new concerns that the global temperature limit set by the Paris Agreement may be surpassed earlier than the target year.

According to the research published by Geophysical Research Letters, global temperatures have increased at an estimated rate of about 0.35℃ per decade in the last ten years.

SWEET MEETS PHENOL RED: pH sensor, abot-kaya para sa mga atleta

13 March, 2026

Kalusugan ang isa sa mga pangunahing pinangangalagaan ng mga atleta, na karaniwang kinakailangan ng istriktong diyeta, at ng pag-eehersisyo kasama ng mga regular na pangkalusugang pagsusuri. Ngunit ‘di gaya ng mga mahal na pagsusulit, alok ng mga mananaliksik mula sa St. Mary’s College of Baliuag, Inc. (SMCB) ang mas mura at ligtas na pagsusuri ng kalusugan gamit ang phenol red hydrogel at sensing prototype na mayroong ESP32-based colometric reader.

Kambal-Lunas

15 Marso, 2026

Habang ang mundo ay patuloy na humaharap sa samu’t saring suliranin, may isang munting nilalang na tahimik lamang na nagbibigay-ginhawa sa puso ng marami, ang pusa. Madalas natin silang makitang nakaupo sa mataas na bintana, misteryosong nagmamasid sa mundong nasa ibaba, o kaya naman, palaging naglalakad at hindi mawari ang patutunguhan.

6 March, 2026

In a cold, dark room, you close your eyes as hard as you can, hoping sleep will come faster. But morning light slips through the blinds, and another night passes without a wink of rest.

Your heart pounds and your head spins as you get ready for the day, and in the back of your mind linger the same thoughts that kept you awake—these are the effects of sleep deprivation.

Isang "Bayani' Sumisilaw sa Anino ng Nakaraan

13 Marso, 2026

Sa likod ng makakapal na pader ng isang tahimik na santuwaryo sa Davao, may isang sisiw na unti-unting lumalaki. Tatlong buwan pa lamang siya, ngunit sa kaniyang mumunting pakpak ay nakapaloob ang pag-asa ng isa sa pinakapambihirang ibon ng Pilipinas.

Kamakailan lamang ay ipinakilala ng Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) ang sisiw bilang ika-32 na hatchling sa kanilang conservation breeding program.

NASA targets March 6 launch for Artemis II moon mission

6 March, 2026

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is targeting March 6 for the launch of its Artemis II astronaut mission after completing a key pre-launch test that showed the rocket systems are ready for flight.

The Ruler of Law is Dead

3 March, 2026

When calamity struck and typhoons raged through, houses remained standing as people recalled and praised: Sierra Madre, the storm buffer, the windbreaker, and the natural protector. For a moment, everybody seems to comprehend and appreciate how Sierra Madre had saved millions, if not thousands, of lives from atmospheric disasters. But when chaos subsides, people forget

Gunita

15 Pebrero, 2026

Ano kaya ang pakiramdam ng nagbabasa ng isang librong unti-unting napupunit ang mga pahina? Na sa bawat balik mo, may bahagi ng kuwento ang nawawala, at kahit pilitin mong buuin sa iyong isip, may mga pangyayari na hindi na kailanman mababasa.

AI: Ang Bagong Kasangga ng mga Meteorologist sa Pagharap sa Bagyo

30 Enero, 2026

Habang patuloy na umuunlad ang artificial intelligence (AI), naninindigan ang Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), na hindi nito kayang palitan ang mga meteorologist. Sa halip, itinuturing itong mahalagang kasangkapan para sa paglikha ng mas malinaw na weather forecasts. Sa bansa na tinatamaan ng 20 bagyo taun-taon, ang AI ay magiging susi sa pagligtas ng mas maraming buhay.

Replikate Human Emotions

10 January, 2026

In a world where emotional struggles are increasingly common, technology has found a way to listen. Artificial Intelligence (AI), once known only for calculations and automation, is now entering deeply in the vast realm of human emotions.

One of the most notable examples is Replika, an AI chatbot designed to simulate emotional connection and provide mental health support. As many users confide their fears, anxieties, and loneliness to a digital machine, Replika challenges traditional ideas of empathy, companionship, and emotional care in the next level.

Million-year Seafood: A Fish's Perseverance

9 January, 2026

Aged food is a common delicacy. Some dishes ferment to bring out new flavors, whilst others are cured to extend their shelf life. But, what if your favorite roll of sushi was said to be as old as dinosaurs?

So the next time you pick up a plate of salmon, don’t forget to thank the millions of years its ancestors survived to make it into your belly.

A Bite Bend to Time

9 January, 2026

What began as a simple bite of craving may quietly give a small gift — time.

Sweet tooth truly cannot be stopped. We bite into and indulge our faces with treats, particularly that delicate, caramel-like, nutty coating that envelops the palate—chocolate. But this fondness will not always remain as pure cravings, but something more, something that could slow the timer for the clock of our lives.

Bintana

9 January, 2026

Maraming tao ang nagsasabing “makuha ka sa tingin,” ito'y mula sa mga matang kung saan-saan nakamasid at mga matang may nais ipahayag ngunit minsan ay nauuwi pa sa isang baluktot na katotohanan at takip-dilim.

Ngunit sa ating panahon ngayon ay may isang bagay na magiging daan natin sa katotohanan. Isang Artificial Intelligence (AI) na kayang bumasa ng mga paningin. Ito ang OmniPredict

Echoes of a Storm:

Deadliest Typhoons in Philippine History

2 January, 2025

The Philippines, famously known for its white-sand beaches, natural wonders, and local delicacies, is a country that most imagine would be the perfect paradise. But, plaguing this tropical wonderland is an annual wave of storms strong enough to wipe out towns, flood streets, and ruin lives.

Liwanag sa Dilim

29 Disyembre, 2025

Bang! bang! Mga bagay na maiingay at puno ng kemikal ngunit nakaaaliw kung ang mga ito ay pagmamasdan. Sa paglipad nito ay tila ba nagiging mga bituin sa kalangitan na nagsisilbing ilaw sa bawat lansangan.

DOH urges mindful holiday diet, travel

29 December, 2025

Following the Christmas celebrations, the Department of Health (DOH) is urging the public to stay mindful of dietary choices and unconscious travel behavior amid the ongoing holiday gatherings.

Rare Pitcher Plant found in Palawan

24 December, 2025

After years of hiding in the rugged cliffs of Palawan, a rare Philippine pitcher plant has finally come to light.

Nepenthes megastoma, a carnivorous pitcher plant previously unknown to researchers, was confirmed as a new species in the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park.

PH to Observe Longest Night on December 21

21 December, 2025

The Philippines will experience the longest night of the year on December 21, as the Earth reaches winter solstice at 11:03 PM.

Simple Act, Lasting Impact

24 November, 2025

Responsibility, kindness, sustainability, and community involvement—these are some easy little steps that can make a huge difference, just enough to heal what has been harmed and has been a burden through the past decades.

Musika ng Pagkakaisa

19 Nobyembre, 2025

“I Love You.” Tatlong salitang madaling sabihin. Tatlong salitang maraming kahulugan. Mga katagang magpaparamdam kung gaano kalaki ang iyong halaga sa isang tao.

Roboteens 2025: Building Smarter Solutions for a Smarter World

11 November, 2025

Innovation filled the halls of St. Mary’s College of Baliuag, Inc. as the Grade 9 students presented their robotics projects during the “Roboteens: Building Smarter Solutions for a Smarter World” Exhibit and Presentation.

Written in Gazes

11 November, 2025

One simple look can tell a thousand hidden stories.

They say, “Eyes never lie,” and maybe they never did. They’ve seen every sunrise, every happy night, and every moment we choose to remember.

Verdant Arms against the Chaos

10 November, 2025

Enfolding us in her warm embrace, she takes the first hit when the storm rages and thunder roars.

With her magnificent grace, Sierra Madre eases the calamities by minimizing rainfall and helping to keep Luzon safe. Recognized as the “backbone of Luzon”, this mountain range shields us from every storm that hits the country.

Kaunti na lamang

10 Nobyembre, 2025

Ang huling tawag sa entablado ay natapos na. Mga nagsisigawan at masigabong palakpakan para sa mga nanalo ay unti-unti nang naglalaho. Ngunit sa aking isipan ay mistulang naging isang dagok ang aking pagkatalo mula rito.

Lost for 130 Years: Rare PH Plant Found Again

8 November, 2025

After more than a century of hiding, a rare Philippine plant finally came to light.

Exacum loheri (H. Hara) Klack., a rare plant that was considered to be lost, was rediscovered after over 130 years in Masungi Georeserve.

Heavy Truths: The New Face of Malnutrition

8 November, 2025

Skin and bones, empty plates, and starving children– this is what we picture from the word “malnutrition.” But what lies on the other side of the coin? In a world so used to feeding the hungry, what do we do now that they’re full?

MMK: May Maalala ka Kaya?

6 Nobyembre, 2025

Habang ako ay nakaupo sa upuan ng aming sala, tila ba ako’y nakaranas ng isang malamig na hangin patungo sa aking isipan. Isang hangin na mistulang ang lahat ng aking karanasan noong pagkabata ay bumabalik—puno ng mga pangalan, lugar at mga pangyayari na matagal ko nang iniwan.

Hindi lang ito isang himala ngunit isang abilidad upang matandaan ang mga pangyayari ng nakaraan. Ito ang hyperthymesia.

Bagong Umaga mula sa Basura

6 Nobyembre, 2025

Sa gitna ng unos at bawat baha, tila patuloy na lumulubog ang pag-asa. Ngunit isang ideya ang umusbong bilang liwanag, isang malikhaing inobasyon ang naging sagwan ng ating pag-ahon, ang life jacket na yari sa mga plastik na bote.

Seguridad, Layunin ng Tsunami Awareness Day - UN

5 Nobyembre, 2025

Talamak na sa panahon ngayon ang pagdating ng iba’t ibang kalamidad. Kung kaya’t sa tuwing sasapit ang ika-5 ng Nobyembre, inilulunsad ang kamalayan ukol sa tsunami.

EXIT-inction: Sea turtles, now off the ‘endangered’ list

29 October, 2025

Taon-taon isinasagawa ang GII sa pangunguna ng World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) kasama ang iba pang katuwang mula sa buong mundo. Sinusuri dito ang lebel ng inobasyon ng 139 na ekonomiya ayon sa yamang-tao, mga institusyon sa pananaliksik at pagpapaunlad, at iba pang basehan sa pag-unlad ng teknolohiya ng isang bansa.

Sneeze of Doom

29 October, 2025

One sneeze, one contact, one community down. Everything starts with a single sneeze, echoing in every corner of what your eyes can reach and silently spreading like wildfire in the air, turning every space into a battleground. That is the power of influenza, or what most of us consider "flu," a contagious viral infection of the nose, throat, and lungs, which is a part of the respiratory system and is much more severe than the common cold.

Pilipinas, umakyat sa top 50 ng 2025 Global Innovation Index

14 Oktubre, 2025

What Ignites the Light-bulb Moment?

12 October, 2025

Once a bright idea comes into our mind, one typically says, “Eureka!” which translates to ‘I have found it’ in Ancient Greek. The word is famously associated with the Greek mathematician and inventor Archimedes, who is said to have coined the term after discovering how to determine the purity of a gold crown. Since then, the word “Eureka” marks the ignition of a light-bulb moment for the rest of humanity.

Mula Butil Hanggang Bukas: Selenium Ang Kinabukasan

27 Setyembre, 2025

Hindi mawawala sa ating mga tao ang pagkakaroon ng kanin sa ating mga mesa, mistulang isang handog ito ng ating inang kalikasan. Pinaghirapan at pinagpawisan ng mga magsasaka hanggang sa maaari na itong anihin. Ngunit habang kumakain tayo, nagiging palaisipan kung paano nakakamit ang sapat na bigas para sa ating hapagkainan.

Islands of Brown: How Seaweed is Taking Over the Atlantic

25 September, 2025

Salt is in the air, you feel the cool breeze in your hair as you step onto the warm sand of the beach. But instead of clear deep blue waters, all you see is a sea of seaweed. Piles of smelly brown algae filling the beach, ruining the ecosystem and your vacation. This tangle of kelp taking over the waters is what we know as sargassum.

Mula Kalawakan, Hanggang sa Katawan

24 Setyembre, 2025

Ang payo nga nila: Kumain ka ng gulay upang maging maganda ang buhay. Mga gulay na naglalaman ng nutrisyon—mga molekulang hindi nakikita ng mga mata. Gayunpaman, nagtaka ka na ba? Ano nga ba ang lihim ng mga molekulang iyon?

Dalawang Gamot At Isang Blood Test: Bagong Pag-asa Laban sa Alzheimer’s

24 Setyembre, 2025

Dalawang bagong tuklas na gamot at blood test ang nagbigay daan ng bagong pag-asa para sa mga pasyenteng may Alzheimer’s. Gayunpaman, ito ay nag-iwan ng maraming suhestiyon at kuro-kuro, ayon sa kapasidad nito upang maging epektibo laban sa nasabing karamdaman.

Pinsala sa Hangin: Tahimik na Banta sa Kabataan

24 Setyembre, 2025

Isipin mo ang isang kaibig-ibig na sanggol. Malusog at masigla. Ngunit habang siya'y lumalaki, may isang hindi nakikitang banta na dahan-dahang pumapasok sa kaniyang katawan, hindi mula sa isang malinaw na karamdaman kundi mula sa mga bagay na araw-araw nating hinahawakan; ang kaniyang plastik na bote, ang pambalot ng kaniyang pagkain, maging ang sahig ng kaniyang silid.

A Healthy Brush a Day Keeps a Heart Attack Away

23 September, 2025

When we think of heart attacks, we often blame an unhealthy lifestyle. And yes, that’s true but it often begins with something called plaque; a sticky mix of fats and other substances that cling to the walls of the heart’s arteries. Over time, this buildup narrows the vessels, slows down blood flow, and if the plaque suddenly bursts, it can trigger a heart attack.