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First Skull of Extinct Elephant Relative Found in Cagayan, Philippines

The first-ever fossil skull of a Stegodon—an extinct relative of modern elephants—in the Philippines was discovered by a local in Solana, Cagayan (northern Luzon)...

Bird poop to the rescue: Using bird perches for forest regeneration

Reforestation activities typically involve planting trees in degraded areas. However, tree planting is resource-intensive, requiring labor for the planting and more importantly nurturing of...

UPD Study Uses AI Model to Predict Tropical Cyclone Rainfall

The Philippines is often hit by tropical cyclones (TCs), which bring heavy rainfall that can cause floods and landslides. More often than not, the...

Hot days make for icy weather, Philippine study finds

The Philippines, like other tropical countries, is known more for its balmy climate than for hailstorms. But a new Philippine study—the first of its...

UP Scientists Uncover Influence of Reflected Shock Waves on Plasma Behavior

Scientists around the world have extensively studied the expansion of laser-produced plasma (LPP) and the shock waves it generates in a background gas. However,...

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...

UP MSI to establish PH’s first coral cryobank facility for coral restoration

As coral reefs face increasing threats from climate change and human activity, the UP Marine Science Institute (MSI) is set to establish the country’s...

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...

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...

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...