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Finalists picked for Talent Search for Young Scientists

MANILA -- The National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) bared the four finalists for the Talent Search for Young Scientists on Monday. The award aims to recognize young scientists and encourage them...

Outstanding R&D Award finalists bared

MANILA -- The National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) on Wednesday bared the finalists for the 2018 Department of Science and Technology (DOST) National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) Outstanding Research...

New invention detects cancer in seconds

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Technology is being developed in Austin, Texas, to make cancer detection faster and tumor removal more precise. A device called the MasSpec Pen can detect cancer with just...

China eyes various S&T collaborations with PH — DOST chief

MANILA -- China is open to various kinds of collaborations with the Philippines in the field of science and technology (S&T), Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato Dela Peña...

Experts warn prescription, over the counter drugs polluting world’s rivers

The world's rivers and fresh water systems are full of pollution from prescription and over-the-counter drugs and it is taking a toll on the environment and wildlife, experts say. Scientists meeting Tuesday...

New gene editing tool may yield bigger harvests

BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA — Bread and chocolate are staples of the American diet. And a scientific team in California is working hard to make sure the plants they’re made from are as...

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