The Philippines paves its way to the second unicorn
Startups in the Philippines have emerged as key drivers of the country's economic recovery, inclusive and sustainable growth as well as job creation. As the Philippines enters the post-crisis future, its government has the vision that tech startups w.....»»
Pioneering mathematical formula paves way for exciting advances in health, energy, and food industry
A groundbreaking mathematical equation that could transform medical procedures, natural gas extraction, and plastic packaging production in the future has been discovered......»»
Micro-fridge research paves the way to quantum entanglement with large objects
A team of international researchers, including scientists from the University of St Andrews, has created a micro-refrigerator the size of a blood cell to cool adjacent objects, which could have major applications in quantum technologies......»»
Storm leaves 3 injured, thousands displaced in Philippines
A tropical storm blew out of the northern Philippines on Wednesday, leaving at least three people injured and thousands displaced and prompting authorities to shut down schools and government offices in the capital and several provinces prone to floo.....»»
New subspecies of Begonia reported from Philippines
Mt. Timolan Protected Landscape is one of the declared protected areas of the Philippines and is characterized by a variety of habitats. The presence of various microhabitats is reflected in the diversity of flora and fauna found there. However, limi.....»»
Compact QKD system paves the way to cost-effective satellite-based quantum networks
Researchers report an experimental demonstration of a space-to-ground quantum key distribution (QKD) network using a compact QKD terminal aboard the Chinese Space Lab Tiangong-2 and four ground stations. The new QKD system is less than half the weigh.....»»
Discovery of a long-nosed "shrew mouse" on a mountain in the Philippines will help to protect giant eagles
They might not get as much attention as the Amazon Rainforest or the Great Barrier Reef, but the mountains of the Philippines are one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. Inch for inch, these misty cloud forests are home to more unique specie.....»»
Ola Electric to launch E4W in 2024
Ola Electric, an Indian EV unicorn backed by SoftBank, revealed on the 75th anniversary of India's Independence Day the launch plan of its first electric four-wheeler (E4W), likely to increase competition in India's E4W market......»»
SEIPI requests review of incentives to enhance the Philippines" FDI competitiveness
The Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation is seeking a review of the Philippines' incentive system to see if it has been effective in attracting foreign direct investment (FDIs)......»»
New NAND flash paves the way for super cheap, extra large SSDs
SK hynix sets the stage for rapid and capacious new SSDs with ‘world’s first’ 238-layer 512Gb 4D NAND flash......»»
Philippines Legislator Offers Up Bill That Would Criminalize "Ghosting"
An anonymous reader shares a report: Real problems are what legislators are supposed to be solving. The Philippines has plenty of those, ranging from (government-endorsed) extrajudicial killings of drug dealers and drug users to abuses of state power.....»»
Hundreds of aftershocks shake earthquake-hit northern Philippines
Anxious residents slept outside after hundreds of aftershocks rattled the earthquake-hit northern Philippines, locals said Thursday, as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr inspected damage in the region......»»
Strong quake kills 4, injures dozens in northern Philippines
A strong earthquake set off landslides and damaged buildings in the northern Philippines in Wednesday, killing at least four people and injuring dozens. In the capital, hospital patients were evacuated and terrified people rushed outdoors......»»
Strong quake kills 2, injures dozens in northern Philippines
A strong earthquake left at least two people dead and injured dozens in the northern Philippines on Wednesday, where the temblor set off small landslides and damaged buildings and churches and prompted terrified crowds and hospital patients in the ca.....»»
Idea of ice age "species pump" in the Philippines boosted by new way of drawing evolutionary trees
Does the astonishing biodiversity in the Philippines result in part from rising and falling seas during the ice ages?.....»»
Engineers develop new tool that will allow for more personalized cell therapies
A University of Minnesota Twin Cities team has, for the first time, developed a new tool to predict and customize the rate of a specific kind of DNA editing called "site-specific recombination." The research paves the way for more personalized, effic.....»»
Cloned Mice Created From Freeze Dried Skin Cells In World First
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Researchers have created cloned mice from freeze dried skin cells in a world first that aims to help conservationists revive populations of endangered species. The breakthrough paves the way for.....»»
SEA roundup: Philippines sees solar energy and hybrid vehicle rise
Southeast Asian countries are promoting electrification and green energy; Vietnam sees continuous investment in its tech industry......»»
Explorers find WWII Navy destroyer, deepest wreck discovered
A U.S. Navy destroyer that engaged a superior Japanese fleet in the largest sea battle of World War II in the Philippines has become the deepest wreck to be discovered, according to explorers......»»
"Deepest shipwreck": US WWII ship found off Philippines
A US navy destroyer sunk during World War II has been found nearly 7,000 meters (23,000 feet) below sea level off the Philippines, making it the world's deepest shipwreck ever located, an American exploration team said......»»
Apple emphasizes out-of-state medical coverage for staff after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
Apple has released a company statement in response to today’s decision by the Supreme Court to overturn Roe vs. Wade, which paves the way for states to make abortion illegal. Apple said it supports employee’s rights to make their own choices abo.....»»