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UP Scientists Identify Plant Boosting Bacteria in Bamboo and Corn
Farmers usually use chemical fertilizers to grow their crops, but these can be expensive and may harm the environment. A more efficient and cheaper alternative is the use of specific microorganisms called plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB). PGPB help plants absorb more nutrients and...
Recent UP Study Finds Social Media a Valuable Tool for Understanding Philippine Tarsiers
The world of social media has become an increasingly important source of data for biodiversity and conservation, especially for rare or little-known species such as the Philippine tarsier. However, despite its popularity, there is still limited information about where it lives and how...
Biologists Assess Importance of Tree Cavities for Forest Birds in Subic, Philippines
Many birds rely on tree cavities, or tree holes, for nesting and raising their young. Woodpeckers, known as primary excavators, can create their own cavities. In contrast, non-excavators—also called secondary cavity nesters—depend on naturally occurring or previously excavated cavities for reproduction. These birds...
From vulnerability to leadership: Mindanao youth train for climate action in Camiguin
“Lumaki kami sa kwentong puro doktor, pulis, o firefighters ang bida. But what we didn’t realize until this camp was that there are other heroes, too—those who silently worked behind the scenes. They understood the climate, protected the oceans, and cared for our...
UP Scientists’ Invention Could Lower Terahertz Antenna Device Cost
Scientists from the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) have developed a new semiconductor structure that could lead to more affordable and reliable terahertz (THz) technology—used in applications ranging from medical imaging to high-speed wireless communication.
One of the goals...
Scientists warn vs. ‘indirect’ effect of tropical cyclones during the monsoon season
Tropical cyclones hundreds of kilometers away from the Philippines are often more responsible for heavy rainfall than those that hit the country directly during the annual “Habagat” or southwest monsoon season from July to September, according to new research.
The findings undermine the widely-held...
