Author: Faye de Jesus
Ipinangalan kay Pepe: 5 little-known species named after Rizal
(Updated on December 30, 2019) Filipinos know Dr. Jose Rizal as a patriot, physician and eye surgeon, novelist, poet, educator, swordsman,…
How to apply for DOST-SEI’s 2021 Undergraduate Scholarship Program
(Updated on July 30, 2019) If you’re one of those bright-eyed, ambitious students eyeing higher studies and a full-time career in…
Improving the effectiveness of Filipino science teachers
Not all scientists started their quest for knowledge looking like Albert Einstein. They weren’t wearing lab coats, spewing theorems and…
Waste away: UP scientists turn cacao husk into nutritious food supplement
There’s a new cacao byproduct that’s not as famous and celebrated as chocolate, but could possibly be more beneficial and…
The pros and cons of the National ID system
It could be any minimalist’s dream: One identification (ID) for seamless transactions with all public and private agencies. Or it…
Will we ever cure the common cold?
Up to this day, chasing the cure for the common cold (sipon) remains just that: a chase, of the wild-goose…
Dreaming of a white Christmas: Will it ever snow in the Philippines?
(Updated on December 24, 2019) Winter is coming, but not to the Philippines. Or at least, not until climate change has…
5 incredible animals found only in the Philippines
With its land and seas teeming with various endemic species of animals, the Philippines is a field biologist’s wonderland. Hailed…
Kaka-computer mo ‘yan: Can gadget use really destroy your health?
Do you own a tablet or smartphone and live with your mother? Chances are you’ve already heard her complain about…
First blood: A closer look at the dengue vaccine
After two decades of scientific research and testing, French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi Pasteur, Inc. made significant headway in global efforts…
