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Through the PhilDev Science and Engineering Scholarship (PSES) program offered by the Philippine Development S&T Foundation Inc. (PhilDev), Jession Diwangan of the Umajamnon community was able to attend Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan, where he became the first engineering graduate from his tribe, earning cum laude honors.

Filipino scientists have discovered a simple, affordable way to make dynamically adjustable water-based lenses that have a wide variety of potential future applications — from classrooms and research labs to cameras and even wearable gadgets.

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has recently launched the Cagayan de Oro River Basin Flood Forecasting and Warning System (CDORBFFWS) that will upgrade the flood forecasting and warning system in Molugan, El Salvador City, and Cagayan de Oro City in Misamis Oriental.

AlphaFold 2, an AI system that predicts static protein structures down to the atomic level from its amino acid sequence, has already monumentally sped up protein structure discovery.

The Ateneo Laboratory for Intelligent Visual Environments (Alive) and international researchers have developed a deep learning model that aims to revolutionize dentistry, with the capability to identify tooth and sinus structures in dental X-rays with an accuracy of 98.2%.

For two decades, it has been helping people around the globe explore new places, connect with their communities, and navigate the world with ease.

The report from Meltwater and We Are Social revealed that 91.3% of Filipino Internet users use a banking, investment, or insurance website or app each month. The Philippines is the highest globally and far exceeds Brazil which comes in second at 74.8% while the global average is 37.8%.

The Wave Flume Laboratory allows for the simulation and testing of real-world wave conditions, which is necessary for developing effective and site-specific coastal designs and interventions.

The announcement of the "Stargate Project," a $500-billion joint venture between OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle to build AI infrastructure in the US, has dominated social media discussions in the third week of January.

The research highlights the increasing global interest in digital detoxing — an intentional effort to reduce screen time, minimize digital distractions and reclaim one's time and mental health in the face of our always-connected lives.