Category: Biodiversity
Reef grief: An urgent call for PH reef conservation
The UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recently issued a report emphasizing the grave state of the world’s climate.…
The heart of the tree: A Filipina champion of biodiversity conservation
For most people, the first thing that comes to mind upon hearing the word “mistletoe” is Christmas. Popular culture has…
Trees of knowledge: 5 facts on forests in the Philippines
Day in and day out, we keep hearing about the call to save our forests. We are also aware of…
This weird oval was likely our ancestor, and we know this thanks to cholesterol
When Australian geologist Reg Sprigg first stumbled upon a strange imprint in the mountains of Flinders Range in 1947, he…
Pupper analysis: Science explains why we love dog videos
As you scroll through your Facebook news feed on a lazy afternoon, your notifications icon lights up. Someone tagged you…
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).…
Ipinangalan kay Pepe: 5 little-known species named after Rizal
(Updated on December 30, 2019) Filipinos know Dr. Jose Rizal as a patriot, physician and eye surgeon, novelist, poet, educator, swordsman,…
Angler management: Curb illegal fishing to let fisheries recover faster
Rapidly curbing illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing can help countries recover their fisheries while avoiding the short-term costs of…
The Philippine marine economy: A sea of possibilities
With a coastline stretching over 36,000 km, the Philippines is home to almost 50% of all known coral species, and…
The way these flowers attract bees is simply brilliant
While flowers are generally pleasing to human eyes, research shows that they may be on an entirely different level of…
