Science and Technology

Stay up to date with the latest science and technology news, from new discoveries and innovations to gadgets, digital trends, and developments shaping the world around us.

DSWD turns to air-to-water technology amid looming very strong El Niño

October 4, 2026

The Department of Social Welfare and Development has adopted an air-to-water technology that can provide drinking water to communities affected by extreme heat.

All-Filipino crew completes PhilSA's first-ever analog mission

October 3, 2026

An all-Filipino crew has successfully completed the Philippine Space Agency"s (PhilSA) first-ever analog mission.

Teachers must guide students in using AI responsibly -- SEAMEO INNOTECH

October 3, 2026

As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly evolves, teachers are seeing firsthand how students use the technology--and they now have an important role in teaching learners how to use it responsibly, according to the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Centre for Educational Innovation and Technology (SEAMEO INNOTECH).

Viral photo of 'leaves' in Quezon turns out to be two mating moths

October 2, 2026

A viral photo that initially appeared to show a pair of leaves turned out to be something entirely different--a pair of Oleander hawk moths.

Slow internet in PH on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, linked to submarine cable outage

October 2, 2026

Internet users in parts of the Philippines experienced slow or intermittent connectivity on Friday following the reported outage of submarine cable segments connecting the country to Singapore and Hong Kong.

What meteor showers should you watch for this October?

October 2, 2026

Two meteor showers are expected to illuminate the sky this month, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration"s (PAGASA) October 2026 Calendar of Astronomical Events.

Philippines' first agricultural genomics center launched at UP Los Baños

October 1, 2026

The country"s first dedicated agricultural genomics facility has been launched at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), providing researchers with advanced tools to study crops at the genetic and molecular levels.

Swiss glaciers lose more than 5% of ice after record heatwave

October 1, 2026

LES DIABLERETS, Switzerland - Swiss glaciers are shrinking rapidly after suffering one of their worst years of ice loss during a record-breaking European heatwave.

Japan hospital performs world-first surgery using heart muscle stem cells

October 1, 2026

TOKYO, Japan - A hospital in Japan has carried out the world's first surgery using sheets of commercially available heart muscle stem cells after the groundbreaking therapy was approved this year, one of the surgeons said.

Google announces Gemini 4 flagship AI model after months of delays

October 1, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO - Alphabet's Google on Wednesday announced a new top-shelf artificial intelligence model to anchor its new Gemini 4 generation of models in a fresh bid to catch up to rivals Anthropic and OpenAI in the AI race.

Japan court rules human voice is protected in TikTok AI case

October 1, 2026

TOKYO, Japan - A Tokyo court ruled Wednesday that the human voice is legally protected in Japan, after a high-profile anime voice actor took TikTok to court over videos he says feature an artificial intelligence clone of his "lustrous" baritone.

Butterfly wing patterns may trick predators with motion illusions

October 1, 2026

When a bird lunges at a butterfly in mid-flight, it may see something that is not there--the insect's wings may not be moving where they appear to be moving. This allows the butterfly to escape.