Bacteria help rice grow more roots to fight drought, research says
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Results of a study reveal that a certain bacteria can induce larger and more extensive root system when applied to planted rice, thereby improving drought tolerance.
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DOST-TAPI awards 554 IP certificates to stakeholders
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Some 554 intellectual property (IP) certificates were recently awarded to various Department of Science and Technology research and development institutes, state universities and colleges,high schools, and private inventors, a proof that Filipinos are becoming more aware of the need to claim ownership to their innovations and technologies.
The DOST-Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) awarded a total of 61 copyrights, 19 utility models, and one industrial design to DOST-attached agencies. In addition, 335 copyrights and 37 utility models were given to SUCs while 89 copyrights and one utility model were handed over to science and national high schools. Further, three copyrights and eight utility models were awarded to private inventors.
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Science prominent in 2018 TOYM
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Science is moving front and center in the country’s march toward progress and modernization, if the winners of the 2018 TOYM or Ten Outstanding Young Men Philippines are any indication.
Philippines Commemorates 60th Year of Partnership with IAEA Through Participation in Ministerial Conference
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Vienna, Austria-- DOST Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña leads the Philippine delegation to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Security, together with other 136 member states, Nov. 28-30.