Author: Mikael Angelo Francisco
Soon, Cebuanos will be putting out fires before they happen. Here’s how
•In 2018, Central Visayas sustained over a billion pesos’ worth of damage due to fire incidents. •The FireCheck project is…
The mighty T. rex’s babies were so cute and cuddly, you’d want one as a pet
•A new exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History showcases the most updated information we have on Tyrannosaurus rex. •According…
Here’s how Australia saved 13 mammal species from extinction
•An audit of Australia’s animal havens revealed that they have already saved 13 mammals from extinction due to predators such…
Autism and measles vaccine are not linked, says massive new study
•A new study from Denmark reveals no link between the measles vaccine and increased autism risk. •The researchers looked at…
Medicine made specifically for Filipinos? DOST and PCHRD are on it
•Studies have shown that the effectiveness of treatment and therapy may vary based on genetic differences. •DOST and PCHRD are…
4 PH students to compete in 2019 International Biology Olympiad
•Four high school students emerged as the top contenders at the recently concluded 2019 Philippine Biology Olympiad. •The students, who…
No smartphone? No problem! Pinoy-made app empowers fishermen with space data
•iNON, a team of Filipino creatives and IT professionals, won the Galactic Impact Award at the NASA Space Apps Challenge…
Before the dinosaurs, almost everything on Earth died. What happened?
•The Permian-Triassic extinction event, also known as the Great Dying, took place 252 million years ago. •Experts say that rising…
Dr. Jose R. Velasco: A rice researcher and coconut champion
•Born on February 4, 1916, Dr. Jose R. Velasco was a pioneer in rice and coconut research in the Philippines.…
Can depression be reversed with the flick of a switch?
•Researchers studying the prefrontal cortex of the brain found that activating the SIRT1 gene seems to reverse depression symptoms. •However,…
