A newly discovered ant species has placed the Philippines once again on the global scientific map. The National Museum of the Philippines announced the identification of Strumigenys silangan, a species found in the eastern regions of the country, specifically in Mt. Isarog Natural Park, Camarines Sur. Its discovery adds to the Philippines’ growing list of unique and endemic wildlife, highlighting how much biodiversity still remains hidden within its forests and ecosystems. Researchers noted that the species name “silangan,” meaning “east,” reflects the origin of all collected specimens.

A Japanese scientist earned a Nobel Prize after discovering one of the body’s most powerful self-healing mechanisms: during periods of fasting, the human body begins to consume its own damaged cells, triggering a deep cellular reset known as autophagy. This natural process acts like an internal cleanup system, breaking down old proteins, malfunctioning components, and toxic buildup that contribute to aging and disease. The discovery revealed that fasting doesn’t just change metabolism — it activates a fundamental survival program hard-wired into our biology.

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