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WHO today launched new guidelines to improve survival and health outcomes for babies born early (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) or small (under 2.5kg at birth). The guidelines advise that skin to skin contact with a caregiver – known as kangaroo mother care – should start immediately after birth, without any initial period in an incubator. This … Read more
A global recession is defined as two consecutive quarters of negative economic growth. While this may seem like something that would only happen in developing countries, the truth is that a global recession can have far-reaching effects. In recent years, we have seen a number of signs that a global recession is on the horizon. … Read more
In the Philippines – Country Climate and Development Report 2022 just published by the World Bank, it suggests the climate shocks will hamper the Philippines’ economic activities, damage infrastructure, and induce deep social disruptions if adaptation measures are not employed. The Philippines Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) comprehensively analyzes how climate change will affect … Read more
After learning the shocking news of Itaewon Stampede accident that caused 156 death, you might want to know how to keep yourself safe in the same situation. When in a crowd, what warning signs should you look out for that suggest the area is getting dangerously dense? According to British crowd study expert, G. Keith … Read more
Microplastics have become a new form of plastic pollution, reaching an alarming level worldwide. Commodity plastics are widely considered to be chemically inert, but alterations in their surface properties owing to environmental weathering are often overlooked, impeding their life-cycle analysis in the environment. In a new paper published in ACS Environmental Au, researchers at Louisiana State University detail … Read more
It was supposed to be a night of happy celebration in Seoul, South Korea, the first open celebration without social distancing after 3 years of Covid19 pandemic restrain; but it had turned into a tragic large-scale stampede accident. The Korean media reported that at 10:22 pm on the 29th, in Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, a crowd gathered … Read more
OPPO announced that it has been awarded the 2022 Asia-Pacific SABRE Awards in the Consumer Electronics category for its OPPO Find X5 Series global launch campaign, Empower Every Moment. The prize-winning PR campaign establishes a strong reputation for the flagship smartphone and inspires millions around the world to celebrate special moments together. OPPO’s win follows the successful … Read more
Internet Addiction Disorder has become a hot topic of debate. Some say that it’s a real problem that should be addressed, while others claim that it’s nothing more than an excuse for people to avoid real life. Regardless of where you stand on the issue, there’s no denying that people are spending more and more … Read more
Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to replace optical and mechanical components, researchers have designed a tiny spectrometer that breaks all current resolution records. We see light and colours around us every day. However, to analyse the information it carries, we must analyse light using spectrometers, in the lab. These devices detect sparkles and substances that our … Read more
by Keith Anthony S. Fabro on 1 September 2022. Original published on Mongabay Commercial seaweed farming began in the Philippines in the 1970s and has grown to be one of the country’s most significant aquaculture enterprises, supporting more than 200,000 coastal families. In communities in Palawan, seaweed farming also plays a role in protecting marine life, with … Read more