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The Mobile Planetarium - PAGASA’s (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration) portable, inflatable planetarium – was one of the biggest hits during the recently concluded National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). Inside the Mobile Planetarium, viewers were able to appreciate the grandeur of planets and stars in a very compact stage – truly a unique and stellar experience for everyone and a rewarding treat to would-be astronomers and ordinary stargazers. The attraction drew the attention of students and small kids in particular. Organized annually by DOST, the NSTW ran from July 24-28, 2014 at SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex. (S&T Media Service)

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Adelina Sevilla Alvarez, lead convenor of the Disaster Risk Reduction Network Philippines (DRRNetPhils) advised that post-Yolanda efforts should include simple preparations for a disaster as a family and as an individual.

“Let’s start with the simple planning for the family, talk about disaster prevention before it can possibly happen, and then maybe widen it, what do we do as part of the community or as part of the barangay,” she said.

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A new research facility that will address IP network delivery of content and services, and provide content creators with a testbed for optimizing the user experience of interactive media was formally commissioned by the Ateneo de Manila University and its partners including the Department of Science and Technology’s Information and Communication Technology Office (DOST-ICT Office) last July 22, 2014.

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Luvimina G. Lanuza, head of the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Nuclear Research Institute’s (DOST-PNRI) Irradiation Services Section, assured the audience at a techno forum that irradiated foods are not radioactive, and are therefore safe to eat.

Lanuza was a speaker at a PNRI-organized forum titled “Radiation: May Benepisyo Ito!” held as one of the activities during the recent 2014 National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) of DOST which ran from July 24-28, 2014 at SMX Convention Center.