Author: Jess Vilvestre
Dr. Lourdes J. Cruz: The Pinay biochemist who studied a deadly snail
•Born on May 19, 1942, Dr. Lourdes J. Cruz is lauded for her research on Conus geographus, a marine snail…
Dr. Julian A. Banzon: A Pinoy pioneer in alternative fuel research
•Born on March 25, 1908, National Scientist Dr. Julian A. Banzon made significant contributions to food science in the Philippines.…
Why we tend to feel depressed during gloomy weather
•Gloomy weather can bring about seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which may lead to sadness, anxiety, lethargy, and even depression. •The…
Can hybridization solve the Philippines’ energy problem?
•Right now, the Philippines remains heavily reliant on coal-burning power plants to address its energy needs. •Aside from energy generation,…
Dr. Alfredo C. Santos: A true master of Philippine medicinal plants
•Born on August 15, 1900, Dr. Alfredo C. Santos was a Pinoy pioneer in phytochemistry and plant-based medicine. •He studied…
5 reasons why you should donate blood
Every day, every hour, someone is in need of blood. More than 2,000 blood units are used for transfusions daily…
All the air pollution around us is likely making everyone sadder
•A recently published study points to a link between lower air quality and a person’s negative mood. •Comparing the global…
Fr. Bienvenido Nebres: A transformative science and math educator
•Born on March 15, 1940, Fr. Bienvenido Nebres, S.J. paved the way towards transforming science and math education in the Philippines.…
Elec-Sci-On 2019: Science advocacies of Otso Diretso
This 3-part series highlights the science backgrounds and advocacies of the senatorial candidates in the upcoming 2019 Philippine elections. Hey…
Elec-Sci-On 2019: Science advocacies of Hugpong ng Pagbabago
This 3-part series highlights the science backgrounds and advocacies of the senatorial candidates in the upcoming 2019 Philippine elections. Hey…
