Author: Mikael Angelo Francisco
The mudworm named after Iloilo—and how it can benefit a billion-peso industry
•A team of scientists from the Philippines and Australia recently identified a new species of mudworm, Marphysa iloiloensis. •Named after the…
Is astronomy really the world’s oldest science?
Humanity has been looking to the stars for knowledge, guidance, and inspiration for thousands of years. Ancient civilizations from different…
FlipFact (February 15, 2020): The species that’s perfectly fine with being alone
FlipFact of the Day: We’re all familiar with the old adage, “No man is an island.” If we think about…
How an insect made the world go crazy over red
From the nearly 17,000-year-old Lascaux cave paintings in France to the bright ribbon around your Valentine’s Day bouquet, the color…
FlipFact (February 13, 2020): How was gunpowder invented?
FlipFact of the Day: Throughout the course of history, countless inventions have been attributed to—or claimed by—China. Chief among these is…
DOST, ADMU researchers establish smart groundwater monitoring station in Iloilo
•The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) launched a smart groundwater monitoring station in…
Your indie science film just might win you PHP 100,000. Here’s how
•The 2020 Indie-Siyensya science filmmaking competition has extended the deadline for submission of film entries to February 25, 2020. •Indie-Siyensya is…
FlipFact (February 12, 2020): Did humans really evolve from apes?
FlipFact of the Day: To this day, the topic of human evolution remains hotly debated. Those who support the idea of…
FlipFact (February 11, 2020): Was the first artificial sweetener really discovered by accident?
FlipFact of the Day: We’re consistently reminded of the importance of proper hygiene practices, chief of which is the act of…
FlipFact (February 10, 2020): Does cracking knuckles cause arthritis or joint damage?
FlipFact of the Day: Some people crack their knuckles to prepare themselves to take on a challenging task; others do…
