Author: Mikael Angelo Francisco
FlipFact (May 9, 2020): 𝘋𝘪𝘯𝘰𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘶𝘴, a deep sea lobster with ‘bizarre’ claws from the Philippines
Discovered in 2007 and formally described in 2010, Dinochelus ausubeli is a one-of-a-kind deep sea lobster from the Philippine Sea. Scientists…
5 mahahalagang kaalaman tungkol sa mga ibong migratory
Taon-taong ipinagdiriwang ng mga bird-watcher at dalub-ibon ang World Migratory Bird Day upang mas mabigyang-pansin ang mga ibong migratory (o mga ibong lumilipad papunta sa…
Are corals plants, rocks, or animals?
Depending on the physical characteristics of whichever specimen you’re observing, it’s easy to mistake a coral for a plant or…
FlipFact (May 7, 2020): What makes each butanding unique?
Growing up to 40 feet (12 m)—longer than your average jeepney—and weighing about 20.6 tons (18.7 metric tonnes), the whale shark (Rhincodon…
The terrifying toxicity of the greater blue-ringed octopus
The minute mollusk trembles slightly as you pick it up. Captivated by the brief flash of blue rings all over…
Bakit wala pang natatagpuang dinosaur sa Pilipinas?
•Hanggang ngayon ay wala pa ring natatagpuang dinosaur sa Pilipinas—at malabong mangyari ito. •Ito’y sapagkat ang arkipelago ng Pilipinas ay nabuo lamang…
FlipFact (May 5, 2020): The harlequin shrimp’s monotonous yet multicolored diet
Due to its fascinating coloration, the harlequin shrimp (genus Hymenocera) is quite an attention-grabber. There are two visually distinct species under…
FlipFact (May 4, 2020): Just how poisonous is the box jellyfish?
Scientists have identified over 4,000 species of jellyfish (or sea jellies) worldwide. While it’s hard to say exactly how many of…
FlipFact (May 3, 2020): How the bait ball is both a defensive buffer and a predator’s buffet
In order to avoid certain death at the jaws of underwater predators, small schooling fish such as sardines form what…
What’s in a COVID-19 test specimen collection booth? DOST gives us a peek
•In a recent virtual press conference, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) shared the design of the government-approved specimen…
