Swarms of Wasps on the Cipularang Toll Road: ITB Expert Explains the Ecological Response and Mitigation Strategies

(Pixabay/Valentino75)BANDUNG, itb.ac.id – The phenomenon of wasp swarms invading the Cipularang Toll Road, particularly around the Cisomang Bridge, on December 24, 2025, drew widespread public attention. Hundreds, even thousands, of wasps were seen flying and attaching themselves to passing vehicles, triggering panic among motorists. This...

February 25, 2026

The Impact of the First Annular Solar Eclipse of 2026, According to an ITB Astronomy Lecturer

Source: earthsky.org, photo by Alan Howell of Albuquerque, New Mexico, during the annular solar eclipse of October 14, 2023. BANDUNG, itb.ac.id — On February 17, 2026, Earth will experience an annular solar eclipse, marking the first solar eclipse of 2026. Unlike a total solar eclipse, which brings complete darkness, this phenomenon will...

February 19, 2026

SITH ITB Lecturer and Alumni Join OceanX Deep-Sea Research Mission - BRIN Leg 2 in North Sulawesi

From left to right: Husna Nugrahapraja, Ph.D., Pipit Pitriana, M.Si., Nur Fitriah Avianti, and Zen L. Siallagan NORTH SULAWESI, itb.ac.id – The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), in collaboration with the global ocean exploration organization OceanX, has resumed its ambitious mission titled "Indonesia Mission 2025 - Leg 2"...

February 05, 2026

Young ITB Lecturer Develops Microalgae for Carbon Capture and Climate Change Mitigation

BANDUNG, itb.ac.id — Lecturer and researcher from the Biochemistry and Biomolecular Engineering Research Group, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Alfredo Kono, S.Si., M.Si., Ph.D., believes that microalgae can serve as a nature-based solution for climate change mitigation.Alfredo emphasized...

February 02, 2026

ITB Geology Expert: West Bandung Landslide Triggered by Interaction of Natural and Human Factors

BANDUNG, itb.ac.id - he landslide disaster in West Bandung Regency has drawn national attention amid the increasing frequency of hydrometeorological hazards across Indonesia. The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has forecast that extreme weather, including heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds, may...

January 27, 2026

West Bandung Landslide: ITB Expert Explains Mudflow Mechanism and Potential Secondary Hazards

The mudflow path passing through Kampung Pasir Kuning to Pasir Kuda, Pasirlangu Village, Cisarua District, West Bandung Regency. (Source: PPMB and DPMK ITB)BANDUNG, itb.ac.id - The landslide that occurred in West Bandung Regency (KBB) on January 24, 2026, should not be understood solely as a consequence of land-use change. Landslide geology...

January 25, 2026

ITB Strengthens Post-Disaster Recovery in Sumatra Through Humanitarian Action and Cross-Sector Collaboration

The Rector of ITB, Prof. Dr. Ir. Tatacipta Dirgantara, M.T., paid a courtesy visit to the Head of the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), TNI Lieutenant General Dr. Suharyanto, S.Sos., M.M., in Aceh on Friday (26/12/2025).BANDA ACEH, itb.ac.id — Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), through the Directorate of Community Service and...

January 22, 2026

Turning Emission Challenges into Opportunities, SYG Team ITB Wins IES 2025

BANDUNG, itb.ac.id – Students of Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) have once again achieved a remarkable accomplishment. Team SYG, from the Petroleum Engineering Study Program at ITB, secured First Place (Champion) in the Paper and Poster Competition at the International Energy Summit 2025 (IES 2025), organized by AAPG Universitas Gadjah Mada in...

January 19, 2026

Community Service Collaboration between HIMAFI-ITB and KMKL-ITB: Mangrove Planting to Strengthen Coastal Protection in Karawang from Abrasion

Mangrove planting action by the collaboration of the Physics Student Association (HIMAFI) and the Marine Engineering Student Association (KMKL) together with residents of Cemarajaya Village, Saturday (6/12/2025). (Doc. Community Service HIMAFI x KMKL)KARAWANG, itb.ac.id – Coastal abrasion in the Karawang region has inspired the Physics Student...

January 19, 2026