Author: Rafael Ambag
Inside the never-ending debate on the origins of viruses
varunyucg/Freepik Thirty-one. Scientists estimate that there might be as much as 1031 viruses in this world alone. The number seems…
The science-thinking Pinoy: A critical mind for a better society
We are in the midst of a blazing information age. These days, data and information sources are more ubiquitous and…
Wildlife in the Philippines: Our glaring responsibility
Here’s a quick exercise: Pick up the nearest globe or map that’s within your reach right now (or Google one).…
STEM in the PH workforce: A critical, ever-growing need
To facilitate progress, a country must strive to make the most out of its human capital. This means providing ample…
Teaching science in the Philippines: Why (and how) we can do better
(Updated on December 5, 2019) Science has been defined in a plethora of ways since the scientific revolution, dating back to…
Vaping: Is it truly better than smoking?
Some people splurge on things such as overpriced coffee, fancy food, or even alcohol from time to time. Others are…
4 superhero tools made real, thanks to science
Admit it: At least one point in your life, you dreamed of being a superhero. Perhaps you wore a DIY…
5 “healthy” foods that can ruin your diet
At some point, we’ve all stared at ourselves in the mirror and found some reason to be dissatisfied with…
5 remarkable things invented by Filipinos
(Updated on November 27, 2019) Manny Pacquiao, Lea Salonga, Pia Wurtzbach: These are but a few of the names that come…
Why aren’t our weather reports 100% accurate?
It’s that time of the year again when people come home to their families almost every evening with dripping umbrellas,…
