The Philippines and the United States have signed an important deal to share secret military information. This deal, signed on November 18, 2024, lets the two countries exchange top-secret details about their military plans and technology. The US Defense Secretary, Lloyd Austin, and the Philippine D
In the Philippines, the need for better drug addiction treatment and rehabilitation services has been growing. To address this, the Department of Health (DOH) has introduced a new residential treatment model called INTREPRET. This model has been integrated into 21 existing DOH-owned Treatment and Re
Phil Spencer, the head of Microsoft Gaming, has spilled the beans on an upcoming Xbox handheld device. But don't get too excited, as it might take a few years before we see it on store shelves. In a chat with Bloomberg, Spencer hinted that the company is in the early stages of developing a handheld
It seems like the tide might be turning for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). After years of seeing record highs, the top three bacterial STIs have started to drop since the Covid pandemic. Syphilis, which is one of the most infectious STIs, went down by 10% in 2023. This is a big deal, especi
It's been a rough few weeks for the Philippines, with four major storms already battering the country. Now, there's a fifth one on the way, and it's picking up speed. Tropical Storm Usagi is headed straight for Luzon, the country's largest island, and it's expected to make landfall in just two days.
Ever thought fruit flies could help us understand human health issues? Well, they can! Scientists have found that a specific gene in fruit flies, called Clc-C, behaves a lot like a human gene called CLC-5. Both these genes play a big role in how our bodies handle certain nutrients. When these genes
Mat Ishbia's love for basketball started early, but his skills didn't match his passion. He was a walk-on point guard at Michigan State, rarely getting off the bench during their 2000 national championship. After graduating, he considered coaching but chose a different path. He joined his dad's smal
In the fascinating world of 17th-century philosophy, there's an intriguing tale of three unpublished letters. These letters, penned by the Dutch philosopher Johannes de Raey (1620-1702), were sent to his former student Johannes Clauberg (1622-1665) over a span of ten years, from 1651 to 1661. The le
Imagine learning science without exploring its fascinating history or debating its philosophical complexities. That was the focus of a recent conference at Boston University, backed by the National Science Foundation. Experts gathered to discuss how understanding the past and foundations of science
Suicide is often seen as a public health problem, but some think this view misses the deeper meaning behind it. Philosophers like Michel Foucault have talked about a thing called ‘biopower’, which is the idea that governments and societies control our bodies and minds. When we talk about suicide as
