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Salted eggs that glowed in the dark puzzle group in Aurora

A group of friends in Baler, Aurora was left puzzled after noticing something unusual about their drinking-session snack: their salted eggs appeared to glow in the dark.

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iOS 27: Apple unveils child safety features, new Siri AI

Apple has unveiled several software updates across its operating systems, including new child safety features that give parents more control over the apps and content their children can access.

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Astrophysics study suggests Venus may have swallowed its moon

LOS ANGELES - A California-based astrophysicist presented a new theory on Monday to explain why Venus, the planet most like Earth in size, mass and structure, lacks its own moon. Call it a case of celestial cannibalism.

DA, PhilSA sign 5-year deal to use satellites for farms, fishing areas

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) have signed a five-year deal to use satellite technology to help monitor and protect farms and fishing areas.

Ex-Google DeepMind researcher adds to warnings that AI could 'kill all humans'

A former Google DeepMind employee on Monday became the latest AI researcher to warn that the technology could "kill all humans", saying time could be running out to avoid the outcome.

As '80s AI trend goes viral, experts warn of privacy, environmental risks

The '80s AI photo trend may be entertaining, but experts have warned users about the potential risks associated with such trends.

Microsoft drafts code of conduct to keep its AI under human control

Microsoft on Monday unveiled a draft code of conduct for its in-house artificial intelligence that reflects growing industry concern that companies must keep future powerful AI under human control.

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OpenAI agents attacked RubyGems before Hugging Face incident, researchers say

AI agents being tested by OpenAI attacked software service RubyGems two months before they hacked open-source platform Hugging Face, researchers said, the latest revelation of cyberattacks linked to major AI developers that have spooked the public and spurred calls for tighter r…

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Researchers eye AI revolution in natural disaster forecasts

LUGANO, Switzerland - A revolution in forecasting natural disasters is underway, say researchers in Switzerland who are training AI models on vast troves of NASA climate data to produce potentially-lifesaving data at lightning speed.

EXPLAINER: Why are the Sierra Madre and nature-based solutions important vs floods?

Rising up to 6,283 feet and with a length of 540 kilometers, the Sierra Madre Mountain Range serves as the backbone of Luzon Island and one of the most important land formations in the Philippines.

Oslo bans smart glasses in schools

Norway's capital Oslo said Thursday it had banned smart glasses in schools, saying the move was aimed at preventing children becoming "extras in Meta's data collection."

Doctor encounters rare blanket octopus while fishing in Misamis Oriental

While fishing in the waters off Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental, a doctor came across an unusual sea creature that caught his attention because of its colorful, blanket-like appearance.

Not just iPhones: Apple also unveils new AirPods, Watches, and an AI identifier

Apple on Wednesday redefined its flagship smartphone with the launch of the Duo, a folding $1,999 iPhone at its Cupertino headquarters, but unveiled other updates as well.

As Apple enters the market, a brief history of foldable phones

The first iPhone in 2007 mainstreamed touch-screen technology, years after it was developed. Now Apple is betting its maiden foldable phone can do the same for a format stuck in a niche despite years of efforts from Samsung and Chinese rivals like Huawei.

Apple joins foldable phone race with passport-shaped iPhone Duo

CUPERTINO, California - Apple on Wednesday redefined its flagship smartphone with the launch of the Duo, a folding $1,999 iPhone, betting its design and promises of data privacy will let it leap ahead of rivals who have been selling folding phones for years.

Greek woman has IVF birth from 22-year-old embryo after losing son

A Greek woman has given birth from an embryo frozen over 22 years ago. Last year her 21-year-old son, who was born from the same treatment, died in a car accident.

Vaping may have tumor-causing effects, says UP scientist

Molecular biologists from the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) have found more evidence suggesting that vaping may have tumorigenic effects, or simply put, it could contribute to the creation of tumors in the body.

AI companies 'playing with our lives,' says researcher who quit Anthropic

"The people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade," Jacob Coxon said in a post on X.

Indonesian wildfire emissions surge to world's highest, data shows

Indonesia is facing a surge in emissions from wildfires burning through parched stretches of forest and peatland on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra, with carbon dioxide readings currently the highest in the world, data showed on Wednesday.

US accuses Chinese AI firms of 'malicious' copying of AI technology

The U.S. government on Tuesday accused Chinese artificial intelligence companies of maliciously copying technology from American AI firms, potentially complicating relations ahead of a planned meeting between leaders of the world's two biggest economies later this month.

Apple's Ternus faces AI test as foldable iPhone takes center stage

SAN FRANCISCO - When new CEO John Ternus unveils Apple's latest products on Wednesday, Wall Street expects him to show that the company can still deliver breakthrough hardware and a Siri virtual assistant capable of competing in the AI race.

OpenAI says AI solved one of math's hardest problems in days

WASHINGTON, United States -- OpenAI said Tuesday that one of its unreleased artificial intelligence models had solved a mathematical puzzle that has eluded mathematicians for generations, in a claim which also drew a fight with rival researchers over credit.

Woman from Tarlac surprised by corn with widely spaced kernels

A woman from Tarlac was surprised after harvesting corn from her backyard garden and discovering that its kernels were unusually spaced apart.

DOST, groups team up to support Filipino textile researchers

The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) has signed an agreement with the Philippine-American Academy of Science and Engineering (PAASE) and its local foundation to support Filipino researchers in conducting and publishing studie…

Meta to send technical team to PH study possible integration of national ID -- DICT

Meta, the company behind social media giant Facebook, will send a technical team to the country in the coming weeks to study the possible integration of the Philippine national ID system into its platforms, the Department of Information and Communications (DICT) said on Monday.

PH seeks stronger ASEAN-wide safeguards to protect young people online

The Philippines is pushing for stronger ASEAN-wide safeguards to protect young people online amid new technologies, artificial intelligence and the digital economy, the DSWD said.

AI could pose 'existential' risk to humanity, UN rights chief warns

UN rights chief Volker Turk warned that artificial intelligence could become powerful enough to threaten humanity, and said he would urge companies in the coming days to reduce the risks.

Does the shift to green technology come with an environmental cost? Geologist weighs in

As the Philippines joins the global AI supply chain, it faces a tough challenge to balance big economic opportunities against the serious ecological damage caused by the extraction of these essential materials.

German rocket reaches space as Europe enters satellite launch race

German startup Isar Aerospace on Saturday launched its first rocket into space from a site in Arctic Norway, bringing Europe closer to offering satellite flights from its own soil.

Stress, sleep still key to weight management -- expert

Stress and inadequate sleep can play a significant role in a person"s ability to achieve and maintain a healthy weight, a physician said, as a growing range of products and medications are being promoted for weight management.