philippines
Philippine Province Records First Avian Flu Outbreak
The Philippine Department of Agriculture is currently investigating a new outbreak of avian flu in Pampanga, Philippines.
Turning Puffs Into Pesos
The Philippine’s Secretary of Health, Dr. Paulyn Rossell-Ubial, shares with Asian Scientist Magazine how her country has turned a tax on smoking into a health intervention.
GM Crops Bounce Back From 2015 Decline
More genetically modified (GM) crops were planted in 2016 than 2015, but the adoption of GM agriculture varied widely across Asia, report says.
7 Must-Read Stories In June 2017
Climate change, solar energy and disease were key issues in the month of June.
Tackling Autism By Tweaking Diets
A simple change of diet that restores the balance of gut bacteria may help to alleviate the symptoms of autism, researchers say.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Maria Corazon de Ungria
From helping wrongfully accused prisoners to building the DNA biobank of the Philippines, Dr. Maria Corazon de Ungria is committed to conducting science with a purpose.
7 Must-Read Stories In May 2017
Sleep was a big concern in May, but new drugs and artificial intelligence look set to make it better.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Rogel Mari Sese
Under the leadership of Fillipino astrophysicist Dr. Rogel Mari Sese, the Philippines might soon have an agency that will coordinate all space-related activities at a national level.
These Shipworms Run On Sulphur
For the first time, researchers have described the sulfur-powered giant shipworms that lurk in the muddy, shallow bays of the Philippines.
