VSU Applied Physics Society

21/04/2026

Hello, our Viscan Astronauts! 🚀

To those who waited for this year's installment of Astrocamp, we regret to inform you that ASTROCAMP 2026 is officially postponed until further notice. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

However, please stay tuned and watch this space for further updates 🌌

12/04/2026

🦠 The official VSU APS Merch is now ready for release! 👕✨

You can claim yours at the Dept. of Physics (Old Library Bldg). Please message us here or in the BSAP Main GC first to coordinate your pick-up time.

Thank you so much for your support!

11/04/2026

𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧| Attention, Viscans! In view of emerging national concerns, particularly the potential impact of an oil crisis on transportation and campus operations, the University is conducting a quick survey to check students’ readiness for a possible transition to 100% online learning.

Please take a few minutes to answer the survey based on your campus:

VSU Baybay: https://bit.ly/VSUBaybay
VSU Villaba: https://bit.ly/VSUVillaba
VSU Isabel: https://bit.ly/VSUIsabel
VSU Tolosa: https://bit.ly/VSUTolosa
VSU Alangalang: https://bit.ly/VSUAlangalang

The deadline for your responses is April 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM. This will help the University make better decisions that consider your access, needs, and overall well-being.

We encourage every Viscan to participate. Your voice matters!

Thank you for your cooperation and support!

24/03/2026

04/03/2026

𝟯 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 '𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀!

Did you know that there's food in space? Well, not really. But there is something called nuclear pasta. It's not something you can eat, of course, but it's a theoretical structure believed to exist inside neutron stars.

Neutron stars form when a massive star runs out of fuel and explodes in a supernova. The remaining core collapses under extreme gravity, squeezing protons and electrons together to form neutrons. What’s left is an incredibly dense object that even a spoonful would weigh billions of tons on Earth.

In the crust of a neutron star, matter is compressed so tightly that normal atoms can’t exist. The strong nuclear force pulls particles together while the electromagnetic force pushes protons apart, creating a tug-of-war that reshapes matter into strange, stretched-out structures. These unusual shapes are what scientists call “nuclear pasta," due to its formation resembling different kinds of pasta.

There are a number of types of nuclear pasta based on their structures, namely: Spaghetti, Gnocchi, and Lasagna, along with Anti-Spaghetti and Anti-Gnocchi.

Because these structures exist under immense pressure and are held together by nuclear forces, nuclear pasta is theorized to be one of the strongest materials in the universe — potentially billions of times stronger than steel. So no, there isn’t actually food in space… but there is something that sounds delicious and is unbelievably powerful at the same time

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26/02/2026

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄??

Applied physics plays a vital role in understanding life across environments—from hospitals to the ocean.

In medical biophysics, it powers technologies such as MRI, ultrasound imaging, radiation therapy, and biosensors, enabling precise diagnosis and treatment. A growing tool in this field is microrheology, which measures the mechanical properties of cells, mucus, and biofluids at microscopic scales, helping researchers understand diseases like cancer and respiratory disorders.

In marine biophysics, applied physics principles help scientists study ocean currents, underwater acoustics, organism locomotion, and ecosystem dynamics. Together, applied physics bridges physical laws and biological systems, driving innovations that protect human health and sustain marine ecosystems.

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24/02/2026

Forty years ago, along EDSA, a nation chose courage. The EDSA People Power Revolution proved that when Filipinos stand together in truth, faith, and unity, no force is greater than the collective will of the people.

Today, history calls us again.

On February 25, 2026 | 4:30 PM | VSU Gymnasium, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Supreme Student Council (FHSS-SSC), in partnership with the Institute of Strategic Research and Development Studies and the University Supreme Student Council, invites the entire Visayas State University community to take part in TANGLAW: A Prayer-March for Truth and Democracy.

This is not just a commemoration.
This is a declaration.
A declaration that truth still matters.
That democracy must be protected.

That remembrance must move us to action.
We call on every student, faculty member, and university stakeholder: Join us. Walk with us. Pray with us. Stand with us. Bring your light. Bring your voice. Bring your conviction.

Let us transform memory into movement and faith into action. Let us be the generation that refuses to forget and chooses to stand for what is right.

Be there. Be counted. Be the light.

23/02/2026

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗲𝘃𝗲 (𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆)! 🌌

The 𝗩𝗦𝗨 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 is officially dropping its exclusive merch line for AY 2025-2026. Whether you’re calculating trajectories or just trying to look stylish in the lab, we’ve got the gear you need to elevate your momentum.

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21/02/2026

Congratulations to the newly elected PALS Executive Committee for 2026-2027! 🎉✨

We are especially proud of our VSU Applied Physics students who are also part of this year’s PALS Execom. Your leadership and dedication continue to inspire our community.

We look forward to working with you and building stronger collaborations in the year ahead! 🚀🦧

26/01/2026

24/01/2026

𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲!

The Philippine Association of Liknayan Students Inc. proudly presents “𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙀𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙮 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 (𝙀𝙉𝙀𝙍𝙂𝙄𝘼) – 𝘼𝙣 𝙊𝙪𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩” to be held on 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 at 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗼𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹.

This outreach program is designed to introduce senior high school students of HNVS to fundamental concepts in energy physics, energy sources, and sustainable technologies through engaging lectures, interactive demonstration booths, and collaborative learning activities. ENERGIA aims to enhance scientific literacy, encourage active participation, and inspire students to explore future pathways in physics and energy-related fields.

This event is conducted in collaboration with the 𝗩𝗦𝗨 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆, and made possible through the generous sponsorship of the IAPS - International Association of Physics Students.

APhys together strong! 🦧