Articles in S&T Digest
Semiconductors and the Electronics Industry
Telephones, cell phones, TV sets, computers, radio devices, modern refrigerators, remote controls, and many more—what do these things have in common? Aside from being ran by electricity (direct current or battery), all these electronic devices …
Pathogenic Fungi
Fungi are organisms that people regularly encounter. They are used in cooking, baking, and preserving foods; in manufacturing medicines; and in other industries. While many fungal species are immensely valuable and helpful to people, some …
Atom’s Journey
Indivisible. This was the first word used to describe the atom, which was traditionally considered as the smallest unit of an element. In fact, the word atom was derived from the Greek word atomos which …
All about Ferns
Ferns belong to an ancient family of plants that has been thriving in the planet long before the dinosaurs roamed the Earth. They have already been in existence before the flowering plants evolved. The first …
An Ant’s Life
They crawl on the ground, on walls, on tables, on logs, and sometimes, even inside sealed containers—ants are indeed everywhere! You often see them crawling in a single line, looking for food to carry back …
‘Bright Lights’ of Philippine Science and Technology
They are well respected in the world of physics and science education. They were at the top of their chosen field as far as their respective careers were concerned. In 1999, however, they surprised everyone …
