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How land use shapes the viruses mosquitoes carry, UP study finds

Mosquitoes such as Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, which are known to transmit diseases like dengue, Zika, and chikungunya, may carry more than just viruses that affect humans. They also host insect-specific viruses that do not infect people, some of which may even...

Ateneo hosts groundbreaking research into human-animal bonding

At a time when loneliness and isolation seem as widespread as ever, the bonds between humans and animals offer a powerful reminder that healing often begins with connection. As interest in these relationships grows, so too does the need to better understand them...

Garmin Pay now available in PH, bringing fast and secure contactless payments to smartwatch users 

MANILA, Philippines – Garmin has announced the launch of Garmin PayTM in the Philippines, giving users a fast, safe, and convenient way to make contactless payments directly from their compatible Garmin smartwatch. As contactless payments continue to grow globally, Garmin Pay expands how...

Filipino scientists develop novel method to refine mathematical models and identify drug targets 

Biological processes like the Wnt signaling pathway—which regulates crucial development and helps keep the body’s tissues functioning normally and in balance—are often described by scientists using mathematical maps called reaction networks, which serve as the foundation of mathematical models. These allow scientists to...

Xiaomi’s 6.6 Sale brings up to Php 6,000 off on selected phones and devices

Xiaomi’s 6.6 Sale features discounts on select products, from smartphones and tablets to TVs, smart home devices, wearables, monitors, and POCO picks. via GRAPHIC PLUS — This 6.6 season, Xiaomi is giving shoppers up to Php 6,000 off on selected phones and mobile devices,...

UPD Chemists create AI Tool to predict antibacterial peptides

As antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to make traditional antibiotics less effective worldwide, the search for new antibacterial treatments has become increasingly urgent. One promising solution is antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), small molecules that can kill bacteria. To help accelerate their discovery, researchers at the...

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Simpler data center modernization

Dell EMC has announced the expansion of its market-leading converged infrastructure (CI) system with the addition of the next generation Dell EMC VxBlockSystem 1000....

Head of UN women: Technology revolution must benefit women

UNITED NATIONS (AP)—The head of the U.N. women’s agency is calling for the revolution in technology to be used to benefit the world’s poor,...

Eat right this Christmas season

Some say that holiday eating in December is a marathon.  In colder chimes, there are the office parties, dinners with friends, and family gatherings...

The exterminators

Globally, at least three million people are poisoned by pesticides every year, of whom 20,000 people die.  That’s according to the Geneva-based World Health Organization...