Category: Features
Risk versus reward: On remdesivir and the controversy surrounding “early access” medical treatments
Shutterstock First and foremost, ladies and gentlemen, I would like to announce that I am a COVID-19 survivor, that I…
Dr. Raul Fabella: A tenacious economist, policy advocate, and National Scientist
If someone were to ask you about what makes a good economist, what’s the first thing that would come to…
History from our perspective: The legacy of historian Teodoro Agoncillo
For some history buffs and enthusiasts, nothing is more frustrating than putting history in a box. To where should history…
Playing with fire: Understanding the Ozone Disco tragedy
“Mang Caloy”/Vimeo (Updated on March 18, 2026) Around three decades ago, a businessman had an idea. Hermilo Ocampo had just…
Rapid COVID-19 cremations have no scientific basis—and cause more problems than they solve
•At the start of the COVID-19 lockdowns in the Philippines, the government encouraged rapid cremations of confirmed or suspected COVID-19…
The 10 most popular FlipScience stories of 2020
At this point, what else can be said about the bizarre year that was 2020? It’s a year that will…
Sir Isaac Newton: The scientist born on Christmas day (or was he?)
Corbis There are quite a few things Sir Isaac Newton is known for, including his experiments with prisms and light,…
Pythagorean Theorem Day: A holiday that doesn’t come every year
Wikimedia Commons/Edgenuity Look at your calendar. You might not immediately see it, but today, December 16, 2020, is a unique…
Of castles, pet elks, and fake noses: Tycho Brahe’s incredible life
Eric Drass (shardcore) for Gizmodo The contributions of Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe to astronomy are undeniably significant and remarkable. A…
Hen. Luna was a war hero – and a scientist ahead of his time
•Born on October 29, 1866 in Binondo, Manila, Antonio Luna grew up to be a gifted scientist, particularly in chemistry. •Throughout…
