How 6 ex-PH VPs also became fortunate to sit at Malacañang Palace

MANILA – Did you know that of the 13 former Filipino vice presidents from 1935 to 2016, six had been more fortunate enough to also assume the...

Swap salmon for sardines to keep four million tonnes of fish in the sea

Cutting down on meat and dairy is one way to make your diet better for the planet. But when it comes to sustainable seafood, buying sardines...

1 in 10 Americans say they don’t eat meat – a growing share of the population

About 10% of Americans over the age of 18 consider themselves vegan or vegetarian as of January 2022. That’s the main finding of an online survey...

Is it possible to listen to too much music each day?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Is...

Ten Outstanding Filipinos featured in Post Office Stamps

The Philippine Post Office under the Office of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte launched the Ten (10) Outstanding Filipinos Commemorative Stamps that recognize the true and most...

How the presence of pets builds trust among people

Why the pursuit of happiness can be bad for you – and what you should pursue instead

Happiness is one of the most important goals in life. During the pandemic, it trended as the most searched word on Google. But here’s why the...

Want to learn a language? Try TikTok

Social media are becoming an increasingly integral part of our everyday lives. We’re spending more time on our phones, but this is mostly on unproductive activities,...

There are challenges but also potential benefits of digital distractions

We are in the midst of a battle for our attention. Our devices have hijacked our brains and destroyed our collective ability to concentrate – to...

5 ways to say ‘I Love You’ to your pets

Having pets can have a lot of benefits for us such as having a constant companion, an opportunity to exercise and socialize, a stress reliever, and...