Organs from genetically engineered pigs may help shorten the transplant wait list

Demand for life-saving organ transplantation is at an all-time high. In 2021, a record 41,000-plus organ transplants were performed in the U.S., with top numbers for...

MLB’s new collective bargaining agreement fails to address players’ biggest grievances

Oil price shocks have a long history, but today’s situation may be the most complex ever

The world is in the grip of an oil price shock. In just a few months, prices have risen from US$65 a barrel to over $130,...

The American founders could teach Putin a lesson: Provoking an unnecessary war is not how to prove your masculinity

President Vladimir Putin of Russia loves shows of machismo. He constantly pumps up his swagger. He is wont to disparage women. And he has repeatedly appeared...

From soaring gas prices to another world war, economic sanctions can lead to dire unintended consequences

Western governments have united to bring in a number of serious economic sanctions against Russia in retaliation for its violence in Ukraine, including the latest announcement...

Sanctions against Russia are targeting the ‘elite’ — but did that work in Iran?

The wave of sanctions that has followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been described with adjectives such as “massive” and “severe.” Another word has also often...

DOH intensifies strategy vs Deltacron variant

MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) continues to strengthen its prevent-detect-isolate-treat-reintegrate (PDITR) strategies amid the warning on the possible spread of the recombinant virus of the...

TNT claims last twice-to-beat edge in PBA QFs

MANILA – TNT took the last Top 4 incentive for the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals after surviving a huge second half from NorthPort for a 106-101 overtime...

Inequality, stigma push Filipinas to keep soaring

MANILA – It could not be denied that gender stereotypes are still pervasive, thereby affecting women’s self-esteem and career progression. But Janicka Cristine Mendoza remained unshakable and...

How could space tech help protect one’s territory?

MANILA – Countries around the globe are watching the war between Russia and Ukraine. Aside from strengthening a country’s armed forces, what else could be done to...