Caffeinated drinks spark buzz on teens’ overuse
According to a nationwide survey of some 60,000 middle and high school students last year, 22.3 per cent of the respondents answered “yes” when asked if they drink…
Filipino inventor wins prestigious award for keychain microscope
Inventor Jeremy De Leon'S keychain microscope could facilitate science classes worldwide, allowing students to study samples anytime without relying on school microscopes.
Pioneering women’s bodybuilding in Bangladesh
Despite the lack of opportunities and the alarming number of obstacles they have to overcome, more and more women are entering the field of professional bodybuilding.
China: ‘Boot camp’ recruits shed excess kilos
The intense workout regime deterred Chen Shuling from taking food to social engagements and also helped her get to bed and rise earlier than previously.
Philippine renaissance designer Carol Karthe is just getting started
In 2022, Karthe won a major architectural design award in front of a panel of judges that were based in Hong Kong. Since then, she has steadily carved her niche in the interior…
The 25 most important AI words everyone should know
People usually hear terms like “chatbots,” “machine learning,” and “large language models” and steer clear from discussing this technology, notes the writer.
Disabled team turning plastic waste into treasure
Trash such as plastic bottle caps and lotion containers get a new life thanks to a team of individuals who work with the Disability Development Services Programme.
Women’s participation vital for environmental protection
In Vietnam, an average of about 1.8 million tonnes of plastic waste is generated annually, including over 30 billion nylon bags.
Colourful jellyfish as pets
An animal lover in HCM City has a unique hobby of raising jellyfish at her home. She fell in love with the idea when she encountered the mesmerising creatures at an aquarium…
We’ve never seen anything like that: Woman behind TikTok video on lost and found corner in coffee shop
The owner of Mei De Coffeeshop said the corner is an act of community service, and that the items featured in the TikTok video have been unclaimed for a couple of months.