Technology News: Filipino scientist becomes one of first humans to reach world’s 3rd deepest spot; NASA soon to fly first ‘mini helicopter’ on Mars; PH is second ‘overperformer’ in frontier technology to use readiness index

[Inquirer.Net](k1zZ8Prk8kpkk_DEC5f2_oYGguwRc99w) Technology News [Filipino scientist becomes one of first humans to reach world’s 3rd deepest spot](k1zZ8Prk8kpkk_DEC5f2_oYGguwRc99w) k1zZ8Prk8kpkk_DEC5f2_oYGguwRc99w Dr. Deo Florence Onda has become the first Filipino and one of the first two humans to reach the bottom of Emden Deep in the Philippine Trench, the third-deepest spot in the world. Onda made history just before noon today, March 23, by descending into the lowest point of the spot at 10,045 meters (around... [Share this article](k1zZ8Prk8kpkk_DEC5f2_oYGguwRc99w)  --------------------------------------------------------------- [NASA soon to fly first ‘mini helicopter’ on Mars](k1zZ8Prk8kpkk_DEC5f2_oYGguwRc99w) k1zZ8Prk8kpkk_DEC5f2_oYGguwRc99w NASA's Mars rover Perseverance is set to deploy Ingenuity, the first mini helicopter to take flight on the red planet. [Share this article](k1zZ8Prk8kpkk_DEC5f2_oYGguwRc99w)  --------------------------------------------------------------- [PH is second ‘overperformer’ in frontier technology to use readiness index](k1zZ8Prk8kpkk_DEC5f2_oYGguwRc99w) k1zZ8Prk8kpkk_DEC5f2_oYGguwRc99w MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is the second “overperformer” in readiness for frontier technology use, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), citing a global report, said Tuesday. The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) Technology and Innovation Report 2021 provides a “country readiness index” in the use of frontier technologies, including... [Share this article](k1zZ8Prk8kpkk_DEC5f2_oYGguwRc99w)  --------------------------------------------------------------- [Eating processed meat could increase dementia risk, says study](k1zZ8Prk8kpkk_DEC5f2_oYGguwRc99w) k1zZ8Prk8kpkk_DEC5f2_oYGguwRc99w Scientists in the United Kingdom have found an association between eating processed meat and dementia risk. [Share this article](k1zZ8Prk8kpkk_DEC5f2_oYGguwRc99w)  Want to see more latest news? [Visit our website](k1zZ8Prk8kpkk_DEC5f2_oYGguwRc99w) FOLLOW US k1zZ8Prk8kpkk_DEC5f2_oYGguwRc99w k1zZ8Prk8kpkk_DEC5f2_oYGguwRc99w k1zZ8Prk8kpkk_DEC5f2_oYGguwRc99w k1zZ8Prk8kpkk_DEC5f2_oYGguwRc99w © Copyright 2021 [INQUIRER.net](k1zZ8Prk8kpkk_DEC5f2_oYGguwRc99w) [INQUIRER.net](k1zZ8Prk8kpkk_DEC5f2_oYGguwRc99w) is the official news website of the INQUIRER Group of Companies (IGC) Your privacy is important to us. We will not share, sell or authorize any third party to use your email address for commercial or other purposes without your permission. You can opt-out of any emails from us by [updating your preferences](. [Forward to a Friend](k1zZ8Prk8kpkk_DEC5f2_oYGguwRc99w) | [Feedback](