Author: Mikael Angelo Francisco
This spider was discovered by accident – and named after a badass Pinay
•For the first time in 127 years, researchers described a new masteriine spider species from the Philippines. •The researchers named…
5 urgent questions about the Philippine measles outbreak, answered
•Health officials in the Philippines declared a measles outbreak in February 2019 due to a disturbing rise in reported cases…
Cannabis-infused non-alcoholic beer puts the ‘pot’ in ‘potable’
•Unlike alcohol, cannabis is not water-soluble, meaning it takes the body longer to metabolize it and feel its effects. •Creating…
Artificial skin may someday give you a ‘spider-sense’
•Researchers created a new type of sensor by wrapping copper wire around a silicone tube filled with iron oxide nanoparticles.…
Pinoy-developed “Vigormin” used for Siargao wastewater cleanup
•Many tourist attractions in the Philippines urgently need better wastewater management systems. •A government-sponsored initiative endorses the use of a…
“Space? So what?” 10 practical uses of space science in the Philippines
Space science in the Philippines is ready for liftoff. The Philippine Space Act has just been approved by the Senate.…
Your e-cigarette can help you quit, but may also put your heart at risk
•A study of UK smokers revealed that e-cigarette use is more effective for kicking the habit than gum, patches, and…
How did dinosaurs evolve to fly? The answer is (not) in your nails
•While it’s no mystery that many dinosaurs had feathers, we’re still not sure when and how they evolved to fly.…
Rare species–and fewer birds–seen in Cagayan wetlands
•Each year, concerned organizations conduct the Asian Waterbird Census in Cagayan province, in line with a global monitoring program. •The…
Is this animal’s DNA the key to Deadpool-level regeneration?
•The axolotl (or Mexican salamander) can perfectly regrow virtually any lost body part. •A pair of scientists from the University…
