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.....»»
One dead as typhoon Doksuri batters Philippines
A powerful storm pounded the northern Philippines on Wednesday, killing at least one person, toppling trees and knocking out power as thousands sheltered with neighbors or in emergency evacuation centers......»»
Philippines orders evacuations ahead of Super Typhoon Doksuri
A super typhoon swept towards the northern Philippines on Tuesday, the country's weather agency said, triggering evacuation orders for coastal communities expected to bear the brunt of the powerful storm......»»
New treatment to tackle infections resistant to antibiotics in chickens
An innovative treatment paves the way for reducing antimicrobial resistance in the treatment of a deadly infection in chickens, according to an international team of researchers led by the University of Surrey. The groundbreaking study investigated t.....»»
Highlighting an "innovative approach" to research into 2D materials
New research from Lancaster University presents an "innovative approach" to investigating the heat conductivity of novel two-dimensional materials. The work paves the way for creating efficient waste heat scavengers that generate cheap electricity, n.....»»
Biologists identify mechanical waves involved in limb regeneration in zebrafish
A team of molecular and cellular biologists from several institutions in Taiwan and one in the Philippines has identified some of the mechanical waves involved in the regeneration of amputated tailfins in zebrafish. In their study, reported in the jo.....»»
How the hit sci-fi show Silo paves the way for Amazon’s Fallout adaptation
Silo is one of the most compelling sci-fi series on TV right now, and Prime Video's upcoming Fallout series should look to that Apple TV+ show for inspiration......»»
The invisible plant technology of the prehistoric Philippines
Stone tools bear microscopic evidence of ancient plant technology, according to a study published June 30, 2023 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Hermine Xhauflair of the University of the Philippines Diliman and colleagues......»»
Deep, 6.2 magnitude earthquake shakes part of Philippines southwest of the capital
A deep earthquake shook part of the Philippines southwest of the capital on Thursday, but there were no immediate reports of major damage or casualties......»»
Lava pours from crater of Philippines" Mayon Volcano, thousands warned to be ready to flee
Lava poured from the crater of the Philippines' most active volcano Monday, prompting officials to warn tens of thousands of villagers to be prepared to flee if the gentle eruption turns into a violent and life-threatening explosion......»»
Israeli startups chase Mobileye as next automotive tech unicorn
Israel's strong technology and venture capital scene has turned the small nation into a global automotive industry player by focusing on sensors, chips, software and cybersecurity......»»
Philippines" Mayon Volcano spews lava in gentle eruption, thousands warned to be ready to flee
The Philippines' most active volcano was spewing lava down its slopes on Monday, prompting officials to warn tens of thousands of villagers to be prepared to flee from their homes if the gentle eruption turns into a violent and life-threatening explo.....»»
Most active Philippine volcano spews lava, locals ready to evacuate in event of explosion
The Philippines' most active volcano has begun spewing lava in a gentle eruption, putting thousands of people on heightened alert for the possibility of a violent explosion that would force them to suddenly evacuate from their homes, authorities said.....»»
Philippines evacuates people near Mayon Volcano, where more unrest indicates eruption may be coming
Philippine troops, police and rescue workers began forcibly evacuating residents near Mayon Volcano on Friday as its increasing unrest indicated a violent eruption of one of the country's most active volcanoes is possible within weeks or days......»»
Philippines on alert as volcano spews ash
Philippine scientists said that a "hazardous eruption" of a volcano in the archipelago could be days or weeks away, and urged the evacuation of nearby residents from their homes......»»
Chinese startup claims breakthrough with EV battery that overcomes cold weather
Chinese unicorn Greater Bay Technology says its new Phoenix cell can heat the battery back from -4F to 77F in five minutes, allowing it to operate as normal and charge within six minutes in all weather conditions......»»
Chinese unicorn claims breakthrough with all-weather EV battery
A Chinese battery startup claims to have overcome one of the key sticking points for electric car owners — the loss of power capability and range in cold climates......»»
Virgin Galactic shares footage of final space tourism flight test
Thursday's successful mission paves the way for Virgin Galactic's first commercial space tourism flight, which is currently scheduled for next month......»»
Axiom’s Second Flight Paves the Way for a Commercial Space Station
The spaceflight sets the stage for the aging International Space Station's private successors, and for an influx of paying customers......»»
Major carmakers, unicorn startups trimming software manpower to cut costs
Global autonomous vehicle unicorn startups and major carmakers have been on track to lay off employees in the underperforming departments since the second quarter of the year, especially software divisions, as part of their efforts to cut operation c.....»»
New technology to isolate and study a single protein paves way to improving understanding of disease processes
Scientists have developed new technology which has made it possible to isolate and study how a single protein—10,000 times thinner than a human hair—behaves and changes over time......»»