Category: Physical Sciences
The largest island in a lake on an island in a lake on an island
FlipFact of the Day: Vulcan Point, a 40-meter-long island located within Taal Volcano’s Crater Lake, was known for many years as…
No, the Great Wall of China isn’t visible from space
FlipFact of the Day: You may have come across the claim that the Great Wall of China is the only man-made…
5 ways Pinoy farmers and teachers are beating climate change
•Climate change remains a significant challenge in food security, livelihood, and nutrition in the Philippines. •This has prompted the Pinoy…
Why should we continue to celebrate Earth Day?
Paulo Cesar Silva for earthday.org •On April 22, 1970, the first official Earth Day celebration took place. •Earth Day is…
Earth Hour is great – but it’s not enough to save the planet
•Earth Hour alone isn’t enough to solve the world’s energy problems, and may even encourage a dangerous line of thinking.…
Sweet sound: Can flowers really “hear” bees buzzing?
• According to researchers from Tel Aviv University, the evening primrose (Oenothera drummondii) can “hear” nearby bees. • Its flowers…
Your favorite coffee could be the next climate change casualty
• Researchers from Britain found that at least 60 percent of all known wild coffee species, including arabica, are threatened…
For the first time, this migratory bird was seen in Bataan. But why?
• The Far Eastern curlew was spotted in Bataan for the first time by local birdwatchers. • This incident is…
Releasing balloons or sky lanterns? Terrible idea. Here’s why
• Releasing balloons and sky lanterns into the sky can create numerous environmental and safety problems. • “Biodegradable” options exist,…
How whale shark tourism hurts Tanawan’s coral reefs
• Researchers from Hong Kong, Guam, and the Philippines examined the impact of whale shark tourism in Tanawan, Oslob on the…
