Category: Features
Dr. Francisco O. Santos: The man who dreamed of a nation of healthy Filipinos
•Born on June 3, 1892, National Scientist Dr. Francisco O. Santos was a firm believer in nutrition’s crucial role in…
5 well-known science ‘facts’ that turned out to be myths
(Updated on March 26, 2021) We humans love trivia. In fact, here are a few fun facts for you: Three out of…
Dr. Teodulo M. Topacio Jr.: An animal-loving academician and Pinoy veterinary science pioneer
•Born on November 30, 1924, Dr. Teodulo M. Topacio significantly contributed to the improvement of animal production and animal health…
These students will represent the Philippines in the 51st International Chemistry Olympiad
•Four students from the Philippine Science High School will represent the country in the 51st International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO). •The…
4 Pinoy students to compete in 50th International Physics Olympiad
•Four high school students will be the Philippines’ representatives at the 2019 International Physics Olympiad (IPhO). •This year marks the…
Meet the Philippines’ 2019 reps at the world’s toughest math tilt
•Six high school students will represent the Philippines at the upcoming 60th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). •The IMO will be…
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…
This cave in the Philippines has over 2 million bats. It needs to get bigger.
In the Monfort Bat Sanctuary, near the northern tip of the garden island of Samal, the bat cave opens upward, its…
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.…
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…
