The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in the National Capital Region announced it will provide free online review classes for students who will take the DOST-Science Education Institute (SEI) Undergraduate Scholarship Exam.

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake jolted the town of Kalamansig in Sultan Kudarat early Wednesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said.

The Doomsday Clock moved closer than ever to midnight, with AI threats, conflicts, and aggressive behavior by nuclear powers among factors driving risks for global disaster.

The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research (DOST-PTRI) Institute is planning to develop a scanning system that would detect counterfeit textiles.

PARIS, France - The threat posed by plastic production, usage and disposal to human health will skyrocket in the coming years unless the world does something to address this global crisis, researchers warned Tuesday.  

Using observations from the James Webb Space Telescope in a patch of the sky covering almost three times the area of the full moon, scientists have created the most detailed cosmic map to date of the mysterious substance called dark matter that account...

Have you ever imagined learning while playing an arcade video game? A group of engineering students has turned that idea into reality by developing a fun and interactive way to help improve children"s reading literacy.

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has approved the National Digital Connectivity Plan (NDCP). 

Verification of social media accounts will likely remain voluntary, despite the Department of Information and Communications Technology"s plan to release a new policy measure to curb fake news next week.

Some US lawmakers on Friday said a deal by TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance to establish a majority American-owned joint venture to avoid a US ban on the social media app needs scrutiny from Congress.

Biting cold, political tensions and doubts about artificial intelligence did nothing to curb the enthusiasm of business leaders in Davos over technology's ability to create jobs.

Cancer-related deaths among U.S. adults under age 50 have decreased for every leading malignancy except colorectal cancer, which is now the most common cause of cancer death, up from the fifth place in the early 1990s, according to a new data analysis.

TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, on Thursday said it has finalized a deal to establish a majority American-owned joint venture that will secure US data, to avoid a US ban on the short video app used by over 200 million Americans.

Text scams decreased significantly by 86.6% in 2025, as scammers shifted to call-based scams by impersonating banks and credit issuers, according to a report by Whoscall.

SEOUL - South Korea introduced on Thursday what it says is the world's first comprehensive set of laws regulating artificial intelligence, aiming to strengthen trust and safety in the sector, but startups fretted that compliance could hold them back.

New discoveries have highlighted the Philippines' rich biodiversity, including a newly identified pitcher plant species in Palawan, the rediscovery of a rare orchid, and new records of box jellyfish found in local waters.

Experts from the University of the Philippines have found a pattern in the behavior of storms approaching the country"s landmass, underscoring the need for urgent preparedness.

In the age of digital communications, the faithful are reminded to spend more time in face-to-face conversations with family members than getting in touch only via mobile phones, CBCP News reported.

The new year is just around the corner, a time when many people set new goals and make resolutions, whether it is visiting new places or trying out new hobbies. For those aiming for a healthier lifestyle this 2026, improving digital well-being is also ...

Some crops were covered in frost due to the extreme cold weather in Benguet province, wherein the temperature dropped to 10°C on Monday.

Filipino engineer and tech entrepreneur Diosdado “Dado” Banatao passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, his family confirmed on Friday. He was 79. 

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) recorded a minor phreatomagmatic eruption on Friday afternoon.

The Department of Science and Technology pushed for more fire-safe construction efforts following the recent Hong Kong residential fires.

Russia plans to put a nuclear power plant on the moon in the next decade to supply its lunar space program and a joint Russian-Chinese research station as major powers rush to explore the earth's only natural satellite.

NEW DELHI, India - India's space agency launched its heaviest ever payload on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling the deployment "a significant stride" for the space sector.

Vince Zampella, the acclaimed co-creator of video gaming juggernaut "Call of Duty," has died in a car crash, gaming giant Electronic Arts confirmed on Monday. He was 55.

New box jellyfish species have been documented in the Philippines, which scientists noted as a vital contribution to the country"s growing database of marine biodiversity.

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said on Monday that it plans to launch next year an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled platform aimed at helping the public prepare for possible disasters.

A German woman engineer on Saturday became the first wheelchair user to blast into space, taking a brief ride on a Blue Origin flight.

A paradise flying tree snake was discovered perched atop a Christmas tree inside a house in Bulacan.

A new species of the pitcher plant has been found in in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, but it is currently in danger of going extinct.

British film and television performers have voted overwhelmingly to refuse digital body scans unless they are given stronger protections against artificial intelligence, the actors' union Equity said on Thursday.

Music played in a wedding hall in western Japan as Yurina Noguchi, wearing a white gown and tiara, dabbed away her tears, taking in the words of her husband-to-be: an AI-generated persona gazing out from a smartphone screen.

Applying an insecticide treatment used for soldiers" uniforms to the cloths used to carry babies significantly reduced incidence of malaria in the children, researchers found.

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the National Research Council of the Philippines (NCRP) underscored Wednesday the role of research and development in enriching knowledge and creating opportunities for science-based solutions across ...

A viral online trend has been catching the attention of many young people, showing ordinary objects seemingly sticking to walls without the use of glue or tape.

Fraudulent AI-generated tracks are increasingly appearing in artists' own profiles on streaming platforms, presented as their original work.

JERUSALEM - Israel will ban children from using mobile phones in primary schools from February, the education ministry's website said Friday, emphasizing the devices' "negative effects" on students.