Author: Mikael Angelo Francisco
The Philippine marine economy: A sea of possibilities
With a coastline stretching over 36,000 km, the Philippines is home to almost 50% of all known coral species, and…
Reality bites: Swatting myths and rumors about Dengvaxia
When Sanofi issued a formal advisory against Dengvaxia, the dengue vaccine that it developed, citizens, government officials, and media outlets…
This horseshoe crab fossil looks like Darth Vader’s helmet
Think horseshoe crabs are nothing more than boring, cockroach-like critters? If Vaderlimulus tricki were alive today, it would definitely find your lack…
Flies are more disgusting (and dangerous) than you think
Annoying, persistent, and always trying to get first dibs on your food. Indeed, flies are the quintessential uninvited dinner guests…
Will the Philippines’ slow internet improve come 2019?
When Chinese entrepreneur Jack Ma visited the Philippines last month, he did not mince words about the country’s internet speed.…
This Pinoy-made device will delight chocolate lovers
To Pinoy chocolate lovers out there: Researchers have developed a new method for determining the quality of cacao beans. This means…
DOST Cordillera takes action against climate change
Last October 9, the Department of Science and Technology-Cordillera Administrative Region (DOST-CAR) launched the S&T Action Frontline for Emergencies & Hazards…
Are we genetically hardwired to fear spiders?
Batman’s belief that “criminals are a superstitious and cowardly lot” led him to don his chiropteran costume. Ironically, though, the…
DOST launches search for innovative science learning proposals
PRESS RELEASE: The Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) is inviting science educators to submit proposals for…
Unfolding the future: Creating ultra-thin circuits via origami
If you’re familiar with the Japanese art of paper folding — origami — you probably already know that with a…
