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Monitored by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) on May 26, 2026, Taal Volcano in Batangas, Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon, Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island, and Mayon Volcano in Albay showed continued volcanic activity based on the agency’s 24-hour observation reports released at 12:00 a.m. Volcanic earthquakes, ash emissions, lava flow, sulfur dioxide release, and ground deformation were recorded in the four volcanoes. First, Taal Volcano remained

Lines between imagination and reality: What happens when your mind is deceived by fiction? Distortion of thoughts and altered reality—“Mirror, mirror on the wall” or “Magic mirror on the wall”? Because, between reality and memory, lies the mystery of the Mandela Effect. A psychological phenomenon in which a large group of people shares the same false belief and memory about an event or a fact. It all started when individuals believed Nelson Mandela died in the 1980s, though h

Buried history and the ghosts of those who lived before us—have you ever noticed the stones, traces, and symbols of organisms quietly preserved beneath us? Bones, shells, molds, and corals, which witnessed the Earth’s evolution. Remains of the forgotten and the relics of the past—fossils serve as the evidence of life that existed hundreds, thousands, millions, and even billions of years ago. Paleontologists continue to discover and research traces of ancient organisms. In the

On May 20, 2026, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, or PHIVOLCS, warned of possible phreatic eruptions after increased seismic activity and ground swelling were recorded around the volcano. The advisory was issued after 442 volcano-tectonic earthquakes linked to rock fracturing have been monitored by the Bulusan Volcano Network since May 18 this year. PHIVOLCS said 55 of the recorded earthquakes were located less than five kilometers beneath the volcano,

Processed meats such as ham, bacon, salami, and frankfurters were classified as Group 1 Carcinogens last May 17, 2026, by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, a branch of the World Health Organization, after extensive scientific studies worldwide found strong evidence linking regular consumption to cancer, particularly colorectal cancer. The agency said the classification was based on scientific studies conducted across different populations. Researchers found tha

Endless sparkles in the night sky, the soft glow in a somber awe are slowly drifting away—gleams of hope are painfully disappearing. How can we maintain sustainability if the tiny lights of hope are getting lost in the shadows? Fireflies, the dancing lights—fireflies are not just sparkling wanderers; they hold a vital role in nature, in science, and even in our culture. Fireflies help us maintain ecosystems. Firefly larvae are predators in nature; they consume insects, such a

Training a dragon may only happen in movies. But in a small town in Bulacan, people train something just as massive—carabaos that are just as faithful as devotees. Every May 14, the town of Pulilan, Bulacan, celebrates the Kneeling Carabao Festival, honoring their patron saint, San Isidro Labrador. Hundreds of decorated water buffalos march through crowded streets before stopping in front of the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of San Isidro Labrador. Then comes the moment that lea

Photo Courtesy: https://research.monash.edu/ Researchers led by Professor Helena Teede announced in Prague on May 12, 2026, that Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) will now be called polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) to better reflect the condition’s hormonal and metabolic effects and improve diagnosis and care for millions of women worldwide. The name change was published in The Lancet, a medical journal, following a 14-year global collaboration involving researc

When we chase the unknown, an innovation unfolds—journalists, experts, and scientists hold powerful hands to write, to innovate, to give knowledge, and to discover. Filipino scientists light the paths to creation and to discovery; the Order of National Scientists of the Philippines (ONS) is the highest award for Filipino scientists, signed by former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. on December 16, 1976. Since 1976, the Philippines has had 44 national scientists. They dreamed, t

On May 9, 2026, the DOST-PAGASA reported that several corridors of the Philippines may continue to witness warm and sticky rainfall with chances of isolated rain showers and showers due to localized rainfall systems. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Metro Manila and nearby businesses may witness temperatures reaching up to 35 °C to 36°C, while rain showers could develop during the autumn or evening. Other

Bang, bang—we were once stars; every atom in a human body was once inside a celestial star. Elements, such as atoms and even ions, once belonged to stars—the trees, planets in our solar system, and us. Stellar nucleosynthesis produced elements such as carbon, oxygen, silicon, and iron; the stars are our ancestors. Scientists still believe we are made of star stuff. The environment outside our solar system was produced even before our solar system formed—this was inside the st

OFFSHORE CONTAINMENT: Health workers get off the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius, a cruise ship carrying nearly 150 people, as it remains off Cape Verde in the Atlantic Ocean on May 4, 2026, after three passengers died and several others fell seriously ill in a suspected outbreak of the hantavirus (See infographic at right). —Photos from Associated Press and Agence France-Presse Health authorities are closely monitoring 38 crew members on a cruise ship after a suspected case of Hant