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4 PH travelers from China infected with Omicron subvariants: DOH

To better address the needs of older populations, researchers and media should stop fussing over aging

The world seems to be obsessed with aging. The media is plagued with articles about the costs of growing older, the cure to aging and secrets...

Penguin feathers help inspire new de-icing techniques

Walking down a road during a white winter comes with its own set of challenges: the frigid cold, stepping around slippery ice on roads and the...

What the FDA’s rule changes allowing the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed by pharmacies mean in practice – 5 questions answered

In early January 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration modified its rules for mifepristone, a drug used for medication abortion, allowing it to be offered...

AI and the future of work: 5 experts on what ChatGPT, DALL-E and other AI tools mean for artists and knowledge workers

From steam power and electricity to computers and the internet, technological advancements have always disrupted labor markets, pushing out some jobs while creating others. Artificial intelligence...

College students who work more hours are less likely to graduate

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Students who work while enrolled in college are about 20% less likely...

House leader lauds Dolly de Leon’s Golden Globes nomination

MANILA – The chairperson of the House Committee on Creative Industry and Performing Arts on Thursday lauded Filipina actress Dolly de Leon‘s nomination in the prestigious Golden...

Judge in Vhong rape case junks motion to inhibit

MANILA – The Taguig regional trial court (RTC) hearing the rape case against celebrity Ferdinand “Vhong” Navarro has turned down a motion filed by Deniece Cornejo for...

PBBM seeks update on compliance of SIM registration law

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday asked for an update on the implementation of the Republic Act (RA) 11934 or the Subscriber Identity Module...

Solon to push full funding for seniors’ pension hike

MANILA – A party-list lawmaker on Thursday appealed to Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman to include full funding for the increased pension of indigent senior citizens in the...