GRAJU DAY 1 - Fr Bobby Yap
Fr. Roberto Yap SJ welcomed over 120 delegates from Jesuit universities around the world to the first ever symposium of the Global Research Alliance of Jesuit Universities (GRAJU). PHOTO CREDIT: Ateneo de Manila University
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Ateneo de Manila convenes int’l symposium on AI

Over 120 scholars and more than 70 AI-focused studies from researchers and academic leaders of Jesuit universities around the world come together this week at

Clerodendrum kelli
Clerodendrum kelli—a newly described, Critically Endangered species found only in Nueva Ecija, Philippines— shown in photographs highlighting its overall habit (a), distinctive leaves (b), and flowers with immature fruits (c-d). SOURCE: Tobias et al., 2025.
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Modern science catches up with native knowledge with discovery of Clerodendrum kelli

The indigenous Bugkalot people of Nueva Ecija call it “kelli”: a plant with white, starburst-like flowers and oval-shaped leaves that are traditionally mashed and mixed

Submarine volcano
FEATURED PHOTO: The height and shape of a submarine volcano spotted in the Sulu Sea (top left). Echosounder data (bottom left) shows gas discharge likely emanating from the volcano. On the right, temperature profiles of the Sulu Sea, Celebes Sea, and Philippine Sea show their potential for renewable ocean energy.
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Submarine volcanoes, faults, internal wave generation zones, and a region for potential renewable energy surveyed in Sulu Sea, Celebes Sea, and southern Philippine Sea

QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES — Submarine volcanoes, active faults, internal waves, and a region with potential for renewable energy were surveyed in the Sulu Sea, Celebes

Silver Nanoparticles
Colloidal silver nanoparticles produced using gamma irradiation at different doses, showing a visible color change from colorless to yellow to brown as silver ions are converted into antibacterial silver nanoparticles. Darker colors indicate higher nanoparticle concentrations. (Photo credit: Gili et. al., 2025)
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UP Scientists Apply Green Method to Produce Silver Nanoparticles for Antibacterial Applications

Scientists from the University of the Philippines–Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) have advanced a greener approach to silver nanoparticle (AgNP) synthesis by using gamma irradiation

Chemistry’s dual nature
Chemistry’s dual nature—capable of producing both beneficial and harmful substances—means it can be used for both good and nefarious purposes. (Photo credit: Tima Miroshnichenko)
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“From Cradle To Grave”: UP Chemist Explains Chemistry’s Role in Global Treaties

Chemistry has long driven progress in fields ranging from agriculture and healthcare to energy and infrastructure. Its innovations fuel economic growth, improve quality of life,