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PH’s 1st cube satellite to be launched Friday

MANILA -- The Philippines' first cube satellite, Maya-1, is set to be rocket-launched to the International Space Station (ISS) at 5:41 p.m. (Philippine Standard Time) on Friday from Cape Canaveral, Florida, United...

PH, Korea to collaborate on science, R&D

MANILA -- The Philippines will collaborate with Korea in various areas, especially in research and development (R&D), Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato Dela Peña told the Philippine News Agency...

WHO classifies gaming as a mental, addictive disorder

GENEVA — For the first time, the World Health Organization is adding Gaming disorder to the section on Mental and Addictive Disorders in its new International Classification of Diseases. The ICD provides data on...

For 6 Weeks, Mars Will Appear Larger, Brighter to Earth Stargazers

Astronomers and stargazers will get a chance to get up close and personal with Mars over the next six weeks, as the Earth passes between the Red Planet and the sun. Mars...

Record-Setting US Astronaut Whitson Retires

U.S. astronaut Peggy Whitson, who has spent more time in space than any other American, retired Friday. During her career, Whitson logged 665 days in space over three missions, the equivalent of...

Vietnam Passes Sweeping New Cybersecurity Law

Vietnamese lawmakers have approved a new cybersecurity law that human rights activists say will stifle freedom of speech. The law will require online content providers such as Google and Facebook to remove...

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