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In 2025, the conservation status of the green sea turtle (𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘢 𝘮𝘺𝘥𝘢𝘴) changed from Endangered to Least Concern. Was this landmark reclassification really because of the efforts of eco-conscious teenage girls? https://t.co/3JdLL91K0p

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The web-based tool, called PATH (Plastic Assessment, Tracking, and Hotspots), forecasts high-risk areas for plastic pollution along the MANATUTI (Malabon-Navotas-Tullahan-Tinajeros) river system.

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Out of 27,965 applicants across the country, the Philippine Science High School System named 1,738 principal qualifiers for School Year (SY) 2026-2027. https://t.co/fEKFYTXn8C

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In March 2026, the description of 𝘈𝘳𝘪𝘱𝘵𝘺𝘦𝘭𝘶𝘴 𝘪𝘬𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘪, a new spittlebug species from the Philippines, was published by Vinton Thompson, Elorde S. Crispolon, Jr., and Sheryl A. Yap in The Pan-Pacific Entomologist.

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In February 2026, researchers described 𝘈𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘶𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘪, a new endemic herbaceous plant species from Luzon named after field botanist John Rey Callado. https://t.co/cF9PDpLNeH

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𝘉𝘦𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘢 𝘰𝘤𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴 was found in the the Mount Malindang Range Natural Park (MMRNP), the only remaining representative natural forest within the Zamboanga Peninsula. https://t.co/2AYpPq52gR

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During a press conference held on Monday at the kick-off celebration of the 161st National Meteorological Day, DOST-PAGASA said the maximum temperature in Northern Luzon is forecasted to reach 40 degrees Celsius in the next two months. https://t.co/2cqhnEzyay

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𝘓𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘢𝘶𝘳𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘷𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘻𝘪 was named after Filipino taxonomist-ecologist James Alvarez, for his "scientific contributions and demonstrated personal commitment to furthering knowledge of the natural history of Philippine chiropterans." https://t.co/WGr5DSNdca

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The summit will feature plenary sessions and panel discussions focused on how research and collaboration can address national challenges, and on ways to strengthen science, technology, and innovation to support national development goals.

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“When a child becomes a mother, something has gone terribly wrong [...] These are girls who should be in school, discovering their dreams — not raising children before they even understand adulthood.” https://t.co/MwNK8WOJig

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A film adaptation of the bestselling novel #ProjectHailMary is set to hit Philippine theaters — and this new addition to the ever-growing pantheon of space sci-fi explores the scientific concepts in the novel by staging them instead of simplifying them. https://t.co/1kUyuTkBRm

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With the theme “Adapting to a Changing Earth,” this installment will feature discussions on the dynamic nature of the planet, including climate change and natural hazards, and highlight various approaches to adaptation.

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At a forum for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, experts stressed how closing the gender gap between men and women in STEM can drive development in the Philippines.

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“Always focus on the core principle of a healthy diet: Mo-Va-Ba, which stands for Moderation, Variety, and Balance," explained a nutrition expert from DOST-FNRI. https://t.co/PkXR51dgqu

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Based on data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, six of the 10 highest-paying jobs in the Philippines are from STEM fields. https://t.co/LvCoLkKBAL

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Dr. Adam Smith, more popularly known as Doc Adam, recently published a book called “Quacks,” detailing what he calls his “journey through Filipino health scams.” Listen to our interview on the Ask Theory podcast (and read the full transcript) here: https://t.co/fkoQBq2ICN

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In a world where conservationists struggle to gain support for species conservation, the idea that extinctions can be undone—a narrative that greedy corporations, politicians with vested interests, and other bad actors can exploit—is deeply disturbing. https://t.co/Sy4kzwTFjM

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Can black stop signs on food labels help Filipinos live healthier lifestyles? Based on research in Latin American countries, it's worth a shot. This story was created in partnership with @ImagineLawPH. https://t.co/ODhXpHcrOB

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After being conducted virtually in its last iteration in 2022, the triennial event returns in a face-to-face setting at the University of the Philippines Los Baños. https://t.co/NaOlQNLMWx