DOST-STII: A shift towards a transformative science communication and information landscape
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The DOST-STII building inside the DOST S&T Complex in Taguig City is one of the frequent destinations of students and professionals in search of science and technology information materials.
The Science and Technology Information Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-STII) is shifting, transforming, and accelerating science information and communication as it turns 34 on 24 June 2021.
STARBOOKS: A decade of bringing library-in-a-box to communities
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Much of today’s successful technologies had humble beginnings. In fact, these tech giants’ early beginnings were bereft of all the comforts of a fully furnished office.
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VolcanoPh app to raise public awareness on volcano hazards for better preparedness
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VolcanoPh app provides Android users with important real-time volcano alerts and notifications.
Last year, Taal volcano literally started the year with a bang. It resulted in the suspension of school classes and work and suspended local flights in the area above as the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS) issued Alert Level 4 on the afternoon of 12 January 2020. The scenario indicated “possible hazardous explosive eruption within hours to days."
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What food producers and consumers need to know about food additives?
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“The toxicity of food additives is generally low.”
This was according to Rose Elaine E. Placio-Guilaran, a science research specialist from the Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI), who discussed Food Additives: Uses and Safety during the DOST-Caraga’s webinar for the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) held recently.
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