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Scientists Create New Map of the World s Coral Reefs

SYDNEY - Using satellite technology and sophisticated machine learning, a team led by marine experts in Australia have created new maps of the world's coral reefs.The scientists discovered there are more coral reefs around the world than previously documented, with Indonesia, Australia and the Philippines having the most coral reefs.Over 100 trillion pixels of data were examined. The result is a high-reso.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Scientists Create New Map of the World s Coral Reefs

SYDNEY - Using satellite technology and sophisticated machine learning, a team led by marine experts in Australia have created new maps of the world's coral reefs.The scientists discovered there are more coral reefs around the world than previously documented, with Indonesia, Australia and the Philippines having the most coral reefs.Over 100 trillion pixels of data were examined. The result is a high-reso.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Iloilo City braces for heatwave, suspends classes for May 8

Iloilo City braces for heatwave, suspends classes for May 8.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Schools closed, warnings issued as Asia swelters in extreme heatwave - FRANCE 24 English

Schools closed, warnings issued as Asia swelters in extreme heatwave FRANCE 24 English.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Bloodsicles , baths keep Manila Zoo animals cool as heatwave hits

Manila Zoo is giving tigers frozen treats made of animal blood and preventing lions from mating during the hottest time of the day as a heatwave scorches the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

Western Australia in ‘extreme’ heatwave, raising bush fire risk

SYDNEY — Parts of Western Australia were gripped by an “extreme” heatwave on Saturday, raising the risk of bushfires in the vast state, the nation’s weather forecaster said. The Bureau of Meteorology had an “extreme heat-wave warning” in place on Saturday for the remote Pilbara and Gascoyne areas of Australia’s largest state, warning temperatures there.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Infectious pertussis disease rising in Philippines with 54 deaths

MANILA, April 9 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday said that the contagious bacterial disease called pertussis continues to spread in the country, noting that 54 children have died from the respiratory disease. From Jan. 1 to March 30, the DOH tallied 1,112 cases, or "almost 34 times that of the same period last year," with 54 deaths. "All 54 deaths are less than 5 years old," DOH.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Consumers express mixed reactions on slight power rate increase

Consumers of Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. have expressed mixed reactions to a slight increase in the overall power rate starting January 2024. The increase is attributed to higher market prices affecting the generation rate. Noriza Mabanding, a virtual assistant, noted the impact on her energy usage and the need to schedule appliance usage to save energy. Jenalyn Manguiob, a small business owner, expressed dissatisfaction with the increase's effect on her business but acknowledged the global market's influence and the importance of conserving energy. The increase amounts to P0.0774 per kWh, resulting in a minor increase in electricity bills for residential customers......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Philippine scientists harassed by China helicopter

Another case of harassment at sea by the Chinese has been reported – this time near Pag-Asa Island last Saturday – involving a helicopter, which hovered dangerously close to a group of Filipino scientists doing research work on a sand bar called Sandy Cay, causing minor injuries......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Philippine scientists harassed by China helicoper

Another case of harassment at sea by the Chinese has been reported – this time near Pag-Asa Island last Saturday – involving a helicopter, which hovered dangerously close to a group of Filipino scientists doing research work on a sand bar called Sandy Cay, causing minor injuries......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Scientists group condemns harassment of researchers near Pag-asa Island

The Advocates of Science and Technology for the People condemned the harassment of Filipino marine scientists who were conducting research at sandbars near Philippine-occupied Pag-asa Island. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

United Kingdom government recognizes University of the Philippines scientists’ achievements

Two scientists at the University of the Philippines-Diliman were recognized by the British government for their contributions to Philippine research and development......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Prof. Schlevogt s Compass 7: Five global supertrends that will transform the world during the new megacycle

The old world is giving way to a new order. What key political-economic drivers of change are destined to shape our lives in the medium term? According to an adage that is popular in the financial community, economists are sufficiently competent to correctly predict ten out of five recessions. Despite.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Davao City logs 88 cervical cancer deaths in 2023

AN OFFICIAL from the City Health Office (CHO)-Technical Division said that they logged around 88 deaths caused by cervical cancer in Davao City in 2023......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

ABTC: Rabies deaths decrease in Davao City

A REPRESENTATIVE from the Animal Bite and Treatment Centers (ABTCs) said that the number of rabies deaths has decreased from 13 in 2022 to four in 2023......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Kenya skips reopening of schools as flood-related deaths near 100

Kenya skips reopening of schools as flood-related deaths near 100.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Kenya postpones reopening of schools as flood-related deaths near 100

Kenya postpones reopening of schools as flood-related deaths near 100.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Philippines tallies 6 heat-related deaths

MANILA, April 24 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday said it has received at least 34 cases of heat-related illness, including six deaths, from January 1 to April 18 this year. "The causes of death are still for verification," DOH Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo said. The 34 reported heat-related cases were from the central Visayas region in the central Philippines, the.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Cebu group demands probe into deaths of Bilar 5 in Bohol

Cebu group demands probe into deaths of Bilar 5 in Bohol.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

Mayor orders cave shutdown following deaths of ‘treasure hunters’

Mayor orders cave shutdown following deaths of ‘treasure hunters’.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024