Author: Mikael Angelo Francisco
Which living structure is visible from outer space?
FlipFact of the Day: The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s biggest structure made of living organisms, and can be…
FlipFact (September 24, 2019): Will you really sink and die in quicksand?
FlipFact of the Day: Despite what we see in movies, it’s highly unlikely for you to sink and drown in…
The axolotl, an animal that can regrow almost any body part
The axolotl (Abystoma mexicanum), or Mexican walking fish, can regrow almost any part of its body. The axolotl, also known…
What makes the Verde Island Passage so special?
FlipFact of the Day: The Verde Island Passage in Batangas is recognized as the world’s “Center of the Center of…
FlipFact (September 21, 2019): Where is the world’s greatest concentration of unique mammals?
FlipFact of the Day: Luzon has the greatest concentration of unique mammals in the world. Luzon is the Philippines’ largest…
The Philippines’ 26-year polio-free streak
FlipFact of the Day: From 1993 to 2018—26 years straight—there were no reported cases of wild poliovirus in the Philippines.…
FlipFact (September 19, 2019): Do elephants really mourn their dead?
FlipFact of the Day: Elephants have been observed to display empathic behavior (e.g. comforting their friends, mourning their dead). Research…
Which animal has the biggest mouth in the world?
FlipFact of the Day: The bowhead whale (Balaena mysticus) possesses the largest mouth in the animal kingdom. The animal kingdom’s…
Pinoy team rocks 13th IESO, bags silver and bronze
•Filipino students bagged three silver medals, a bronze medal, and two awards at the 13th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) held…
FlipFact (September 17, 2019): How fast can bamboo grow?
FlipFact of the Day: Certain types of bamboo grow incredibly fast. Some are said to grow almost 3 feet in…
