Science

Future of ‘telang Pinoy’: DOST-PTRI spins innovative yarn made from ‘saluyot’ fibers

By Brian Campued From vegetable dish to fabric, saluyot or bush okra proves to be a game changer in the textile industry. This as the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile...

‘Parade of planets’, meteor shower visible on PH Space Week

By Brian Campued As the country celebrates the Philippine Space Week from Aug. 8–14, curious space enthusiasts need not look far for a cosmic treat as a rare planetary alignment and a...

Artificial Reliance: Are A.I.–prompted images considered art?

By Xian Tablizo / PTV Public Affairs intern When it comes to creating art—tools like digital software, digital brushes, and styluses have become essential. However, can artworks produced through artificial intelligence be...

QCSHS students discover potential of cassava leaves vs. breast cancer

By Arvin Santiago A new hope for breast cancer treatment arrived as students from Quezon City Science High School (QCHS) discovered the significant potential of cassava leaves (kamoteng kahoy).  Student-researchers and incoming Grade...

Time machine: How carbon dating brings the past back to life

By Agence France-Presse From unmasking art forgery to uncovering the secrets of the Notre-Dame Cathedral, an imposing machine outside Paris can turn back the clock to reveal the truth. French scientist Lucile Beck...

Polar bear biopsies to shed light on Arctic pollutants

By Agence France-Presse With one foot braced on the helicopter's landing skid, a veterinarian lifted his air rifle, took aim and fired a tranquilizer dart at a polar bear. The predator bolted but...

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