Jan 19, 2022

While it is almost certain that you are going to catch the virus sometime, let that sometime be later when hospitals can handle it better. Here's the latest on how to avoid getting infected.

  Jan 18, 2022

Many students have showed an increased ability to study and to problem-solve independently. Teachers in Hong Kong reported that students had developed problem-solving methods that their teachers hadn’t taught them.

  Jan 17, 2022

Over the past 20 years, the U.S. has held 779 men at the secretive prison. Most were never charged with a crime. Many were tortured, held in isolation, shackled, hooded, kicked, threatened with dogs, force-fed in a manner described as torture by the United Nations.

  Jan 16, 2022

‘We must not lose our sense of humor’: Pope writes to journalist who caught him leaving record store

  Jan 13, 2022

The researchers suggested that three of these cures have potential and should be investigated further...

  Jan 12, 2022

"Myth #4: The economy is more important than anything", including the end of the world.

  Jan 09, 2022

"In a chicken-and-egg scenario, the lack of COVID-19 cases is one reason why many residents have put off getting their shots."

  Jan 08, 2022

“I am hoping to stay here,” Venus said. “So far, so good. It’s not easy, though."

  Dec 26, 2021

Both sides of a global and divisive issue. Where do you stand?

  Dec 26, 2021

The disease might very likely be mild as some past exposure creates immunity that reduces the likelihood of hospitalisation and death. Most people will get infected the first time as a child, which could occur before or after a vaccine, and subsequent reinfections will barely be noticed.

  Dec 23, 2021

Acute exercise consistently boosted endocannabinoid levels. The effects were most consistent for a chemical messenger known as anandamide – the so-called “bliss” molecule, which was named, in part, for its positive effects on mood.

  Dec 20, 2021

"If the mRNA technology that Pfizer and BioNTech and Moderna have developed and deployed were to be shared, we could vaccinate the world in as close to six months from now."

  Dec 16, 2021

"AI will never be ethical. It is a tool, and like any tool, it is used for good and bad. There is no such thing as a good AI, only good and bad humans. I believe that the only way to avoid an AI arms race is to have no AI at all."

  Dec 15, 2021

After you’ve had the booster, it takes a few days before the additional protection kicks in. You shouldn’t assume you have any increased protection for at least another week to ten days.

  Dec 14, 2021

When I first was arrested in 2019, the officer said, “Ma’am, trabaho lang po,” — “Ma’am, I’m only doing my job.” Then he lowered his voice to almost a whisper...

  Dec 07, 2021

When faced with such a prolific and fascinating output, it is difficult to single just a few shows out for praise, but here follow five of Sondheim’s best.

  Dec 06, 2021

There are predictions of "a great increase in depression and anxiety in Covid-era children resulting in part from their mothers’ pandemic-related excess stress."

  Dec 05, 2021

On a per capita basis, the U.S. produces an order of magnitude more plastic waste than China – a nation often vilified over pollution-related issues.

  Dec 01, 2021

"Global inequities in the supply of COVID vaccines may be responsible for the emergence of Omicron." Blood on your hands, America.

  Nov 30, 2021

18-years old when he left to do research in Afghanistan, brutally tortured then jailed in Guantánamo for 14 years.

  Nov 29, 2021

Though researchers have known about the protective effect of exercise for many years, exactly why it has this effect on the brain has remained a mystery.

  Nov 27, 2021

On the whole and despite the undeniable hardships that still face the Cuban people, the majority continue to demonstrate a commitment to maintain the system – albeit while working to improve conditions.

  Nov 27, 2021

"The possibility that this new variant may evade the immune response is disconcerting."

  Nov 22, 2021

The pandemic has been an uncommonly stressful time. Taking a break to view and share bits of cute or funny pop culture commentary can be a quick and easy way to connect with others and address pandemic stress head on through laughter.

  Nov 20, 2021

"China’s economy is already right now probably larger than the U.S. economy, but by the end of the decade it will be clearly larger, at least 50% larger."

  Nov 15, 2021

Mitzi Tan, a climate activist based in the Philippines, joins Greta Thunberg of Sweden and Vanessa Nakate of Uganda in speaking at a major march and rally in Glasgow.

  Nov 13, 2021

There's logic in the design of pills and capsules. Respect the science.

  Nov 11, 2021

"A new generation of young parents who grew up with Harry Potter may want their children to have their own Potter experience. Though it seems likely that more children will continue to watch the films than read the books."

  Nov 10, 2021

“What will it take for the people in power to wake up?” But let’s be clear: They are already awake. They know exactly what they are doing. They know exactly what priceless values they are sacrificing to maintain business as usual.

  Nov 07, 2021

"What will our future with COVID-19 look like?"

  Nov 05, 2021

The sin eater’s own soul was heavy with the ill deeds of countless men and women from his village or town—he paid a high spiritual price for little worldly return.

  Nov 02, 2021

"They were unhappy that the nation was receiving criticism for its handling of the emerging virus, and that he had released the sequence without their permission. Holmes sent emails to senior officials saying Zhang’s act had benefited global science and health."

  Nov 01, 2021

"This study provides evidence that, perhaps rather than being evolved to parent, humans are evolved to nurture."

  Oct 31, 2021

Because of Covid, drinking at home increased. And people tend to pour larger measures of alcohol when drinking at home.

  Oct 29, 2021

"Spending as little as two to four minutes consuming negative news about COVID-19 can have a detrimental impact on our mood."

  Oct 28, 2021

"Superman is the most high-profile and visible superhero to express their sexuality in this way."

  Oct 26, 2021

“It’s allowed us to live a pretty normal life, and it’s allowed my kids to have a normal childhood... We’re in this strange end-of-the-world-party kind of situation where maybe we don’t want that party to end.”

  Oct 24, 2021

"Called bangungot, the Tagalog word for nightmare. 'Such ‘deadly dreams’ are well known among the lay people,” a Philippine medical journal noted as far back as 1917, “many of whom view them with sullen respect, if not frank terror.”

  Oct 23, 2021

"Rather than seeking to replicate South Korean success, politicians, experts and the media in the west have repeatedly suggested that this performance is... enabled by a compliant national culture that cannot be replicated in their countries."

  Oct 22, 2021

"One of the biggest, immediate threats facing both Ressa and Muratov is potential harsh repression from the authorities in their home countries."

  Oct 20, 2021

"The desire to appear consistent or to show solidarity with a community can still lead people to resist changing their beliefs and behavior."

  Oct 18, 2021

"Ivermectin is meant to be prescribed only to treat infections caused by parasites. It’s not meant to be prescribed by parasites looking to extract money from desperate people during a pandemic."

  Oct 12, 2021

This toilet uses cameras and sensors to monitor and analyze your urine and stool.

  Oct 05, 2021

What is brain fog? A neuroscientist reveals what causes it and how to get rid of it

  Sep 29, 2021

Truly happy people know what makes them happier, says this article. Here’s how to be like them

  Sep 27, 2021

"I think that we will have answers as to what these pills are capable of within the next several months."

  Sep 20, 2021

"Last August, China Mobile pulled out of ownership of a cable that is to link the Philippines and the US because of tensions between the two giants."

  Sep 15, 2021

Meanwhile, here in Manila, Cases Go through the Roof, but it's "Open City" to Covid.

  Sep 09, 2021

After two decades, engineers agree on why the World Trade Center collapsed.

  Sep 07, 2021

New Zealand provides us an example of how to do lockdowns right, how to beat the vicious Delta variant.

  Sep 03, 2021

"Along the way, they have come across another potential use for the drug. Varespladib has a positive effect on acute respiratory distress syndrome, associated with COVID-19."

  Aug 30, 2021

"“Eyes watching, ears listening, voices quiet, bodies still.” Wrong.

  Aug 23, 2021

"The COVID-19 pandemic is a dramatic demonstration of evolution in action."

  Aug 22, 2021

After living together for more than 90 years, this couple called it quits in 2011. When this article was written in 2019, they were still ignoring each other.

  Aug 18, 2021

"Touch hunger impairs well-being."

  Aug 13, 2021

When I Was Five I Was Eating Dirt

  Aug 11, 2021

While most of us are probably putting on some extra pounds, this 100-year old powerlifting grandmother broke a World Record.

  Aug 06, 2021

Raise a mug for mental health.

  Aug 01, 2021

Despite only spending two percent more money on consumer goods than women, men's purchases and behaviors caused 16 percent more carbon emissions than women's.

  Jul 30, 2021

The world froze, and everything gave way to Covid. But some things didn't stop growing.

  Jul 28, 2021

"The WHO’s latest call for fully vaccinated people to continue wearing masks is primarily intended to protect the unvaccinated."

  Jul 26, 2021

Whether it's meditation, such as yoga, qigong and tai-chi, or praying, just do it -- now more than ever.

  Jul 26, 2021

A simple explanation. Read and share with anti-vaxxers.

  Jul 23, 2021

"A shock seeing beloved faces as they would look like if they got to grow old."

  Jul 19, 2021

With millions of Russians starving in the 1930s, Joseph Stalin embarked on a bizarre project: mass producing champagne.

  Jul 16, 2021

If you don’t believe that we live in a crazy planet, here’s proof. And yes, Google Earth is kinda creepy.

  Jul 11, 2021

"In the Philippines and Indonesia in particular, we found LGBTIQ+ groups are exposed to an unacceptable level of discrimination and intimidation. This includes death threats, targeting of Muslims and threats of stoning or beheading."

  Jul 05, 2021

"Using techniques of professional singers, most participants reported improvement in their breathlessness and a drop in anxiety."

  Jun 23, 2021

"People with racist attitudes favored more aggressive action against Iran. White Americans with racist views also favor military engagement against Muslim populations."

  Jun 21, 2021

Yan ang Pinoy!

  Jun 20, 2021

Awesome Dad!

  Jun 16, 2021

Birds Invade House, Owner Calls Homies for Back-up

  Jun 09, 2021

“Whenever We Offer the Vaccine, Everyone Says 'No'.”

  Jun 07, 2021

There’s even a YouTube video that teaches “sigma male affirmations.” Repeat after me: “I am comfortable being the brooding figure... I am hard to understand”

  Jun 05, 2021

The Washington Post reports that doctors in the United Kingdom were able to train dogs to detect the presence of the COVID-19 virus humans. Infected people give off a “distinct odor” that can be detected by dogs, the doctors said.

  Jun 01, 2021

The 'bystander effect' is real -- but research shows that when more people witness violence, it's more likely someone will step up and intervene

  May 26, 2021

Today the Philippines breached the 20,000 deaths mark. The WHO believes "the number of COVID-19 deaths in some countries could be two to three times greater than the number recorded".

  May 25, 2021

The way we are handling the story of first contact with the European is lauded in this article. The hero is the Indigenous – not the Invader.

  May 25, 2021

"China is doing in a single go what NASA took decades to do”. Decades.

  May 22, 2021

14-year old new mother, still bloodied, still frightened, asks for help from restaurant diners.

  May 21, 2021

The groundbreaking Filipino graphic novel Trese has finally leapt from the comics pages to Netflix

  May 21, 2021

The hope is with the young. They will avenge, they will oust the occupation force.

  May 16, 2021

He sees something once and then draws it with startling accuracy.

  May 14, 2021

Hunger incidence jumped to 30%. One girl decided to do something about it.

  May 11, 2021

This former Marvel Cinematic Universe actor disses the franchise in an Instagram post, while showing love for a popular TV series. Guess who?

  May 10, 2021

"Bertrand Russell argued that Christians should accompany him to a children’s hospital unit because they would inevitably stop believing in God once they saw such profound suffering."

  May 08, 2021

Imagine you're flying a remote controlled helicopter -- and it's on Mars.

  May 07, 2021

"A panel of 12 wine professionals and scientists conducted a tasting to describe the terrestrial wine and the space wine according to visual, gustatory, and olfactory criteria."

  May 07, 2021

This Malaysian photographer gives a clever and funny spin to the use of forced perspective

  May 05, 2021

Celebrate May 4th with this scene from Fist of Fury, reimagined. And May the Force be with us everyday.

  May 04, 2021

Before their divorce, Bill and Melinda Gates were considered among the top five richest couples in the world, with a combined fortune of $124 billion.

  May 03, 2021

A Manila resident needs to spend P50,798 a month for food, transportation, and utilities

  May 02, 2021

That Insane Fall from John Wick 3!

  Apr 29, 2021

This is not the glamorous job you normally would imagine in a place, but being Groom at the stool--named for the closed stool, the kings 16th century toilet--was actually a highly coveted position in the royal house.

  Apr 27, 2021

The 93rd Academy Awards was full of surprises, but nothing comes close to the trailer for Steven Spielberg’s remake of the classic musical West Side Story.

  Apr 27, 2021

The amount of stable titanium produced by this supernova exceeds the tital mass of the Earth

  Apr 26, 2021

@AnthonyHopkins reacts to winning #BestActor at the #Oscars last night and pays tribute to #ChadwickBoseman from his homeland in Wales.

  Apr 26, 2021

Anthony Hopkins wins in shocking upset over Chadwick Boseman, becomes oldest Oscars acting winner

  Apr 13, 2021

Here’s something to cheer you up during this exasparating lockdown. Why shouldn’t it? It’s a cat playing piano.

  Apr 09, 2021

The four year old boy has already attracted a large audience last year. He won the hearts of many listeners by singing a public song performed by Bob Marley in front of the camera and with compassion.

  Apr 05, 2021

The Golden Parade Of The Kings And Queens Of Ancient Egypt From The Egyptian Museum In Tahrir Square To The National Museum Of Egyptian Civilization In Fustat, Cairo, Egypt

  Apr 01, 2021

The idea of listing the vices began in the fourth century.

  Mar 18, 2021

This catering firm lets you enjoy the whole pub experience in your own backyard. Yun nga lang, they’re based in the UK

  Mar 13, 2021

James Taylor - whose personal, mellow songs defined much of the early 70s and are regarded as classics- turned 73 on March 12

  Mar 12, 2021

Thanks to Ottens and his invention, we grew up recording, mixing, and sharing our music. Cassettes have lately become popular collector’s items.

  Mar 06, 2021

Now that Ross, err David Schwimmer, has confirmed a “Friends” reunion, here are some memorable quotes from their hit TV series.

  Mar 05, 2021

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennifer Lopez (@jlo)

  Mar 05, 2021

The classic Rolling Stones song that started out as a jokeMusic, travel, film, art and photographyFar Out MagazineTom Taylor

  Mar 04, 2021

  Mar 01, 2021

By Louise Goffin

  Mar 01, 2021

As the Beatles were winding down their time together, there were still some songs that their U.S. label, Capitol, had never put on an album. To that end, Hey Jude was released on Feb. 26, 1970.

  Mar 01, 2021

Report says vaccine-fueled economic recovery will deepen pockets of superealthy.

  Mar 01, 2021

Protect the donut.

  Mar 01, 2021

This "Pretty in Pink" ending wasn't the original. It was changed before its release 35 years ago.

  Mar 01, 2021

For decades, nurses have emigrated from the Philippines to work in the U.S. This week on #TheExperimentPodcast, Tracie Hunte and Gabrielle Berbey report on why this group accounts for a third of the nurses who have died from COVID-19 in America.

  Mar 01, 2021

We have no clue how many have been jabbed unofficially. Care to guess?