Author: Mikael Angelo Francisco
We’ve been hurting nature for 300,000 years. It’ll need 3 million to recover.
Humans have single-handedly caused the demise of so many species of flora and fauna since they first showed up. In…
IRRI to work with global institutions in addressing world hunger
The 5th International Rice Congress (IRC) kicked off with two major announcements from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). As…
BASF marks its 55th year in the Philippines with Kids’ Lab
BASF Philippines turns 55 this year — and it wants to celebrate with kids by throwing them the most amazing…
IRRI’s Los Baños rice genebank set to receive permanent funding
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has set a funding pact with nonprofit organization Crop Trust to conserve and secure…
Reef grief: An urgent call for PH reef conservation
The UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recently issued a report emphasizing the grave state of the world’s climate.…
Your big idea might solve a national issue (and win you Php 100,000)
Every so often, we hear things like “Eh ‘di ikaw na ang gumawa!” or “Mas marunong ka pa sa’kin, eh!” when we try to…
A learning environment, literally: Virtual reality as a tool for education
Two hundred and twenty-six years ago in London, Robert Barker paused, set his brush down, and wiped the sweat off…
Coron, El Nido adopt Pinoy-developed “organo-mineral” for septic water treatment
With the recent surge of visitors in Coron and El Nido (88.83% and 19.02%, respectively) in 2017, the Palawan tourist…
The heart of the tree: A Filipina champion of biodiversity conservation
For most people, the first thing that comes to mind upon hearing the word “mistletoe” is Christmas. Popular culture has…
DOST to celebrate Regional Science and Technology Week in Occidental Mindoro
The Department of Science and Technology-MIMAROPA (DOST-MIMAROPA) will soon shine the spotlight on science and technology in San Jose, Occidental…
