Author: Mikael Angelo Francisco
This is the first photograph of a black hole. Here’s the incredible story behind it
•On April 10, 2019, researchers revealed the first-ever photograph of a black hole. •The photograph was a product of the Event…
Here are 4 new fish species from Manila Bay, Batangas, and Mindoro
•Researchers from foreign countries recently discovered four new species of fish in Philippine waters. •A pair of Japanese scientists found…
Pinoy artists reimagine the Periodic Table as fantasy characters
It has been 150 years since Dmitri Mendeleev showed the world his Periodic Table of Elements. It’s the version of the…
Exercise can help you lose weight–and might make you smarter, too
•According to neuroscientists, there is a positive link between physical exercise and cognition. •However, most people understandably associate exercise with…
#AskFlipScience: Are plastic dinosaurs technically made of real dinosaurs?
Welcome to #AskFlipScience, where we answer even the strangest, silliest questions with science! This week’s question: Are plastic dinosaurs technically…
3 “Balik Scientists” and why they chose to come home to the Philippines
•Enacted into law on June 15, 2018, the Balik Scientist Program provides improved incentives and benefits for Filipino scientists, inventors,…
So, are eggs good or bad for you? Let’s crack this convoluted message
•A newly published study claims that eating three or more eggs a week increases your risk of heart disease and…
I put my phone away for two hours. Here’s what happened
Before I began writing this article, I made a promise to myself: I swore I’d keep my smartphone out of…
Get your S&T Masters or PhD abroad: How to be a DOST grad scholar
Heads up, aspiring postgraduate students! The prospect of getting your master’s or doctorate abroad is appealing, but also quite costly.…
Were Facebook and Instagram down because of hackers?
•Facebook, Instagram, and other Facebook-owned platforms encountered massive system problems for over 14 hours. •In a Twitter thread, Facebook assured…
