Ask Theory
169 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHosted by Pinoy science journalist Mikael Angelo Francisco, the Ask Theory Podcast shines the spotlight on Pinoy scientific brilliance. Each episode of Ask Theory features a Pinoy scientist from one of the various scientific disciplines. In a very casual Taglish conversation, guests explain what they do in simple terms, as well as share their fascinating stories: how they got into science, the challenges they face, what motivates them to pursue their fields, what future scientists from the Philippines can look forward to, and so much more.
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157: [AUDIO ESSAY] Of Six-Eyed Spiders And Taxonomic Tasks
April 19, 2024 00:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBInside a small, stuffy cave in Batangas, researchers found a species of spider that has never been recorded in the Philippines before—a discovery with potential impacts on environmental policy and local tourism. This episode is an audio adaptation of the following article: https://www.flipscience.ph/plants-and-animals/recluse-spiders-taxonomy/ Episode 157 of the Ask Theory podcast was made possible by the British Council Philippines, the United Kingdom’s international organization for cult...
156: [Pertussis] Pertussis O “Whooping Cough”: Panibagong COVID Nga Ba? (with Dr. Chenery Ann Lim)
April 12, 2024 04:04 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this episode of the Ask Theory podcast, Dr. Chenery Ann Lim of Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders talks about what pertussis or "whooping cough" is, why pertussis is dangerous, who is most at risk of contracting pertussis, how to mitigate the spread of pertussis, attitudes toward infectious disease prevention, and more. To learn more or to contact the MSF team, visit: https://doctorswithoutborders-apac.org/en/about-us/contact-us This episode was made possible by the Britis...
155: [Methanol Poisoning] Ano Ang “Gin Bulag,” At Bakit Ito Delikado? (with Dr. Chenery Ann Lim)
April 05, 2024 06:43 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MBIn this episode of the Ask Theory podcast, Dr. Chenery Ann Lim of Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders talks about the basics of methanol poisoning, the origin of the term "gin bulag," how Philippine media practitioners talk about methanol poisoning, the difference between methanol poisoning and excessive alcohol consumption, what to do if you suspect you have methanol poisoning, and more. To learn more or to contact the MSF team, visit: https://doctorswithoutborders-apac.org/en...
154: [Pinoy Space Science] Bakit Manghang Mangha Tayo Sa Space? (with Jo Brianne Briones)
March 29, 2024 09:26 - 44 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this episode of the Ask Theory podcast, science communicator Jo Brianne Briones talks about why we are so fascinated with space, how it feels to work at the Philippine Space Agency, the many ways space science benefits the public, how science cultivates geeky interests (and vice versa), and more. This episode was made possible by the British Council Philippines, the United Kingdom’s international organization for cultural relations and educational opportunities. Now on its fourth year, t...
153: [Environmental Awareness] May Naitutulong Ba Talaga Ang Earth Hour? (with Genea Nichole Cortez)
March 21, 2024 16:42 - 44 minutes - 28.5 MBIn this episode of the Ask Theory podcast, Genea Nichole Cortez of Mangrove Matters PH talks about mangrove conservation, the problem of "wrong" mangrove planting, Earth Hour and other similar awareness campaigns, using art to spread environmental awareness, and more. Links: Neymatophores on INPRNT: https://www.inprnt.com/gallery/neymatophores/ Neymatophores on Facebook: fb.com/neymatophores The National Mangrove Map of 2023: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/Du4yZ6xRckSL12PW/? This ep...
152: [Tuberculosis Awareness & Treatment] Bakit Tayo Nahihiyang Pag-Usapan Ang TB? (with Dr. Trisha Angelie Thadhani)
March 14, 2024 17:12 - 39 minutes - 27.9 MBIn this episode of the Ask Theory podcast, Dr. Trisha Angelie Thadhani of Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders talks about tuberculosis in the Philippines, why TB is still a taboo topic for some, the issue of bedaquiline and how it affects TB treatment in the Philippines, current strategies for TB awareness and treatment, why World TB Day matters, and more. To learn more, visit: https://doctorswithoutborders-apac.org/en/our-work-on-tuberculosis This episode was made possible by ...
151: [Analog Space Missions] Ano Ang Ginagawa Ng Isang Analog Astronaut? (with Kristine Jane Atienza)
March 08, 2024 00:00 - 44 minutes - 34.3 MBIn this episode of the Ask Theory podcast, licensed nutritionist-dietitian and space enthusiast Kristine Jane Atienza talks about the field of space nutrition, becoming the first Filipina analog astronaut, the importance of analog space missions, what can the government and the public can do to better support women in STEM, and more. This episode was made possible by the British Council Philippines, the United Kingdom’s international organization for cultural relations and educational oppor...
150: [Medical Anthropology] Ano Ang Medical Anthropology, At Bakit Ito Mahalaga? (with Jackielyn Abela)
December 11, 2023 03:31 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBJackielyn Abela is a full-time faculty member of the Social Science Department of Palawan State University. She is a graduate of BA Social Science major in Social Anthropology from the University of the Philippines Baguio. Currently, she is the assistant director of the Palawan Studies Center and the head of secretariat for the PSU Research Ethics Review Committee. This episode of Ask Theory was made in partnership with Next Generation One Health Philippines. For more information, visit: ht...
149: Paano Nagtutulungan Ang Siyensya At Batas Upang Bantayan Ang Kalikasan? (with Dr. Emmanuelle Angeles, Atty. Jay Mark Balbosa, and Dr. Carah Lyn Lo)
December 01, 2023 05:04 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MBDr. Emmanuelle Angeles finished his Doctor of Medicine degree at the West Visayas State University, Iloilo City and finished his Bachelor’s degree in Biology at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila. Atty. Jay Mark Balbosa earned his Juris Doctor degree from Andres Bonifacio College, Dipolog City and his bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from the Mindanao State University-Buug Campus, Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay. Dr. Carah Lyn Lo obtained her Doctor of Medicine degree from De La Salle ...
149: [Science & Law] Paano Nagtutulungan Ang Siyensya At Batas Upang Bantayan Ang Kalikasan? (with Dr. Emmanuelle Angeles, Atty. Jay Mark Balbosa, and Dr. Carah Lyn Lo)
December 01, 2023 05:04 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MBDr. Emmanuelle Angeles finished his Doctor of Medicine degree at the West Visayas State University, Iloilo City and finished his Bachelor’s degree in Biology at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila. Atty. Jay Mark Balbosa earned his Juris Doctor degree from Andres Bonifacio College, Dipolog City and his bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from the Mindanao State University-Buug Campus, Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay. Dr. Carah Lyn Lo obtained her Doctor of Medicine degree from De La Salle ...
148: [Biodiversity and Human Health] Ano Ang Koneksyon Ng Kalusugang Pantao Sa Kalikasan? (with Von Carlo Dela Torre)
November 11, 2023 04:23 - 30 minutes - 42 MBVon Carlo Dela Torre finished his BS and MS Biology at the Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology. His research interests include Wildlife Biodiversity and Ecology, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, and One Health. We talked about the relationship between human health and biodiversity and ecology, mitigating the emergence of pathogens in Davao, the Next Generation One Health fellowship, and more. How to contact Von: Email: [email protected]; delatorre.vp.f@slmc...
147: [Infectious Diseases of Poverty] Kasalanan Nga Ba Ng Mahihirap Kung Bakit Sila Nagkakasakit? (with Carlo Lumangaya)
November 04, 2023 08:48 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBCarlo Lumangaya attained a degree in Public Health at the University of the Philippines Manila. He has had a diverse work experience with grassroots work at local levels, technical roles at the subnational and national levels, and development work at the international level. He has also been involved in the management and implementation of projects on infectious diseases of poverty across different disciplines. We talked about public health at the grassroots level, infectious diseases of po...
146: [Gravitational Physics & Cosmology] Ano Ang Pinag-Aaralan Ng Mga Cosmologist? (with Dr. Reginald Bernardo)
October 26, 2023 08:03 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MBDr. Reginald Bernardo is a gravitational physicist and cosmologist. He studied at the National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines where he received his BS and MS degrees. A member of the NIP Gravity Group, he was awarded his doctoral degree in 2020. He worked as an Instructor and Assistant Professor at the University of the Philippines, and is currently a postdoc at the Institute of Physics, Academia Sinica. We talked about gravitational physics, cosmology, his work as a g...
145: [Sustainable Leadership & Agritourism] Sustainable Development Goals: Kaya Ba Nating Abutin? (with Ryan John Pascual)
October 11, 2023 19:57 - 25 minutes - 35 MBRyan John Pascual completed his master's degree in Aquaculture at Ghent University. He is currently pursuing a Master's degree on Sustainable Leadership and Governance at De La Salle University Dasmariñas while working as a Project Technical Specialist on Special Concerns at the National Academy of Science and Technology. We talked about sustainable leadership, agritourism, working with NAST, his recent projects, the Next Generation One Health fellowship, and more. How to contact Ryan: In...
144: [Sustainable Mobility] Biker-Friendly At Commuter-Friendly Ba Ang Pilipinas? (with Keisha Mayuga)
October 02, 2023 04:48 - 41 minutes - 57 MBKeisha Mayuga is a sustainable mobility professional with 6 years of experience in the field, tackling different topics such as cycling, building community spaces, and mobility justice. She is the founder of Life Cycles PH, an initiative in the pandemic that helped 1500 essential workers get home on bicycles, and is a member of mobility groups such as AltMobility PH and Move As One Coalition. We talked about sustainable mobility, why Filipinos are so dependent on cars, creating a more bike...
143: [Commercializing Biology] Siyensya At Kapitalismo: Paano Ba Pinagsasama? (with Dr. Leodevico Ilag)
September 21, 2023 02:40 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MBDr. Leodevico Ilag obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Biology at the University of the Philippines Los Baños. He then pursued his Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Tennessee Center for the Health Sciences in the United States of America. Thereafter, he served as a post-doctoral research fellow at the Purdue University in the USA working on the structural biology of viruses and viral proteins. He has over 25 years of early-stage biotech company experience across a broad...
142: [AUDIO ESSAY] Are These Objects Truly Pinoy Inventions?
September 14, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutes - 23.5 MBIn terms of innovativeness, ingenuity, and sheer resourcefulness, Filipinos can easily give everyone else in the world a run for their money. But in our rush to proclaim our #PinoyPride to the rest of the world, do we end up claiming credit for things that Filipinos didn't actually invent?
141: [Proteomics] Mga Sikreto Ng Katawan: Sa Proteins Ba Malalaman? (with Dr. Neil Andrew Bascos)
September 06, 2023 12:06 - 40 minutes - 56.3 MBDr. Neil Andrew Bascos is a Protein Structural Biologist from the National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. He also serves as Program Director for the Protein, Proteomics and Metabolomic Facility of the Philippine Genome Center. His research involves investigations of the effect of structural forms on the functions of medically relevant proteins. We talked about omics, the science behind proteins, studying proteins at the molecular level, unexpected paths in science inquiry...
140: [AUDIO ESSAY] Can The World's Biggest And Weirdest Flower Be Saved?
August 30, 2023 07:18 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MBThe entire Rafflesia genus is an enormous enigma, in more ways than one. Information about it is oddly scarce, which is unfortunate considering its threatened status. But what would really happen if we were to lose this one-of-a-kind flower -- and what are Filipino scientists doing to save it? FULL TRANSCRIPT: https://www.flipscience.ph/podcast/ask-theory-podcast-140-can-the-worlds-biggest-and-weirdest-flower-be-saved/
139: [FlipScience x Reporting Asean] How Should Pinoys Talk About Typhoons To Save More Lives? (with Dr. Gerry Bagtasa and Dr. BA Racoma)
August 24, 2023 04:24 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBThis episode of Ask Theory was made possible through a collaboration with Reporting Asean as part of its Sustainability Series. In this special episode, FlipScience EIC and Ask Theory host Mikael Angelo Francisco spoke to Dr. Gerry Bagtasa, a professor at the Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (IESM) at the University of the Philippines Diliman, and Dr. Bernard Alan "BA" Racoma, an instructor at IESM. They talked about the behavior of tropical cyclones over the past 25 yea...
138: Ano Ba Ang Ibig Sabihin Ng "One Health"? (with Next Generation One Health Philippines)
August 15, 2023 06:12 - 49 minutes - 68 MBThis episode of Ask Theory was made in partnership with Next Generation One Health Philippines (NGOHP). For more information, visit: https://nextgenonehealthph.com/about Dr. Gail Co is a licensed physician with a Masters in Business Administration, with an interest in sustainability and global health. She is currently involved in projects intersecting human health and planetary health, both locally and globally. Ella Asuncion is a licensed medical technologist and a part-time faculty at ...
138: [One Health] Ano Ba Ang Ibig Sabihin Ng "One Health"? (with Next Generation One Health Philippines)
August 15, 2023 06:12 - 49 minutes - 68 MBThis episode of Ask Theory was made in partnership with Next Generation One Health Philippines (NGOHP). For more information, visit: https://nextgenonehealthph.com/about Dr. Gail Co is a licensed physician with a Masters in Business Administration, with an interest in sustainability and global health. She is currently involved in projects intersecting human health and planetary health, both locally and globally. Ella Asuncion is a licensed medical technologist and a part-time faculty at ...
137: [Entomology] Paano Ba Maging Isang Entomologist? (with Jose Emmanuel De Luna)
August 07, 2023 19:21 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MBJose Emmanuel De Luna is a licensed agriculturist and has a master’s degree in Entomology (Insecticide Toxicology) from the University of the Philippines Los Baños. He is an Assistant Professor 3 at the university’s Institute of Weed Science, Entomology and Plant Pathology under the College of Agriculture and Food Science. As an entomologist, he is involved in various projects related to the bio-ecology of insect pests, biological control agents, and their management of different crops. We ...
136: [Universal Health Care] Bakit Mahalaga Ang Universal Health Care? (with Jayvee Moltio)
July 31, 2023 19:29 - 46 minutes - 64.6 MBJayvee Moltio is a nurse who currently works as a public health practitioner specializing in health promotion and communication in a government hospital. He is pursuing a PhD in Indigenous Studies, focusing on Medical Anthropology, at the University of the Philippines Baguio. He has received prestigious awards, including the Presidential Lingkod Bayan from the Civil Service Commission. He has been recognized as an Outstanding Citizen in the Province of Benguet and an Outstanding Alumni for E...
135: [AUDIO ESSAY] Workaholism: Success Indicator Or Silent Killer?
July 25, 2023 13:51 - 15 minutes - 21 MBTrigger warning: This audio essay contains mentions of suicide and mental health issues. Do you consider yourself a workaholic? You might want to take a moment to rethink that. There is a difference between working hard and being addicted to work — and confusing the latter for the former can have lethal results. FULL TRANSCRIPT: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13OZNzC3CY7FfCy9VzVVkQ3uaroMlbjbVV7oqGVjOvSA/edit?usp=sharing
134: [Wildlife Studies] Paano Ginagamit Ang "Camera Trapping" Sa Wildlife Conservation? (with Al John Cabanas)
July 18, 2023 14:20 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBAl John “AJ” Cabanas is a college instructor and a former radio DJ. He took up MS Wildlife Studies minor in Animal Science at the University of the Philippines Los Baños. His research interests include camera trapping and human-wildlife interaction. He is working on a project which mainly involves studying the ecology of Philippine endemic wild pigs. We talked about using camera trapping for environment research, shifting to a career in science, the challenges in getting funding for resear...
133: [AUDIO ESSAY] When Does A Species Become Invasive - And Why Is This A Problem?
July 11, 2023 04:02 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBAny plant or animal species brought into a completely unfamiliar environment via human intervention, whether intentionally or accidentally, is considered nonnative. Things start turning ugly, though, when a nonnative species turns invasive. FULL TRANSCRIPT: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fv2aiX2TcliUvWBjs5vy35SW_4jWHTzmnWEtPihgt-8/edit?usp=sharing Note: The cane toad was erroneously described as "venomous" in the recording; it is poisonous, not venomous.
132: [Energy Management & Analytics] Paano Ginagamit Ang AI Sa Paglutas Sa Climate Crisis? (with Dr. Erees Queen Macabebe)
July 05, 2023 02:49 - 50 minutes - 69.2 MBDr. Erees Queen "Reese" Macabebe is an Associate Professor and the Chair of the Department of Electronics, Computer, and Communications Engineering at the Ateneo de Manila University. She heads the Ateneo Energy Research Lab. Her research interests include Renewable Energy with expertise in Photovoltaics, Energy Management and Analytics. In 2020, she received the Outstanding Young Scientist Award in Engineering Sciences and Technology from the National Academy of Science and Technology. We ...
131: [STEM Mentorship] Paano Ba Maging STEM Mentor? (with Alyssa Marie Gimenez)
June 27, 2023 06:01 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBAlyssa Marie Gimenez is a doctoral student studying Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of California, Berkeley pursuing a career in scientific research and academia. Her career interests focus on bridging global public health disparity research with cellular/molecular biology to advance health equity, literacy, and academic opportunity in underrepresented South-East Asian communities both stateside and abroad. We talked about how the GradMAP Philippines initiative helps Filipino s...
130: [Ecology & Evolutionary Biology] Ano Ang Slime Molds, At Bakit Sila Dapat Pag-Aralan? (with Dr. Nikki Heherson Dagamac)
June 20, 2023 06:08 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MBDr. Nikki Heherson Dagamac is a long-term Balik-Scientist at the Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science at the University of Santo Tomas. He translated his expertise in the fields of basic and applied ecology, evolution, and genetics in the development of the course plans of various technical courses in the Biology program. His knowledge on machine learning, ecological modeling and statistics, and population genetics became fundamental in drafting remote and virtual laboratory...
129: [STEM Mentorship] Bakit Importante Ang Mentors Sa Buhay Ng STEM Students? (with Juan Salvador Dantis)
June 13, 2023 03:51 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBJuan Salvador "Duno" Dantis is a chemical biologist taking his PhD studies at UC Irvine, and is the Co-Director of Events and Communications at GradMAP Philippines. His research under the Darci Trader lab involves elucidating the mechanisms by which proteasome activity modulates neurodegeneration and how this can be leveraged as a novel therapeutic avenue for protein aggregation diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. We talked about pursuing the STEM track in graduate school,...
128: [Enviromental Science] Bakit Mahalaga Ang Malusog Na Lupa? (with Dr. Jabez Joshua Flores)
June 07, 2023 06:21 - 52 minutes - 72 MBDr. Jabez Joshua Flores is an Environmental and GIS Specialist with a doctorate degree in Environmental Science from the University of the Philippines Los Baños. He has also taken intensive landscape ecology courses at the International Association for Landscape Ecology in Italy. We talked about permaculture and health, unconventional paths to science careers, how to effectively communicate numeric data, the Next Generation One Health fellowship, preparing for "Disease X," and more. How to...
127: [Political Science] Science Ba Talaga Ang Political Science? (with Dr. Aries Arugay)
May 28, 2023 02:42 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MBDr. Aries Arugay is the Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science of the University of the Philippines Diliman. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of Asian Politics & Policy, an international Scopus-indexed journal on regional affairs. In 2020, he was the sole social scientist to receive the Outstanding Young Scientist Award from the National Academy of Science & Technology, for his contributions to the “study of democratization processes and consolidation, security sector refor...
126: [Disaster Risk & Resilience] Paano Ginagamit Ang Teknolohiya Para Sa Disaster Resilience? (with Dr. Francis Aldrine Uy)
May 21, 2023 08:54 - 47 minutes - 35.9 MBDr. Francis Aldrine Uy has been the Dean of the School of Civil, Environmental and Geological Engineering at Mapua University, Manila for 15 years. He is the founder of USHER (Universal Structural Health Evaluation and Recording System) Technologies Inc., specializing in applying technological measures that can assess the health and safety of buildings for disaster risk reduction. We talked about what resilience means, using localized technology for earthquake resilience, becoming a scienti...
125: [Environmental Engineering] Mas Malinis Na Tubig At Hangin Sa Pilipinas: Posible Ba? (with Dr. Susan Gallardo)
May 17, 2023 06:07 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBDr. Susan Gallardo is a retired professor of Chemical Engineering at De La Salle University (DLSU). In 2019, she received the David M. Consunji Award for Engineering Research for her work in environmental engineering and catalysis, as well as industrial and hazardous waste treatment and management. She is actively involved in community service and organizations like JSPS Alumni Association, Association of Tokyo Tech Alumni and Research Scholars, Women Engineers Network and more. We talked a...
124: [Youth in Environment Conservation] Ano Ang Magagawa Ng Kabataan Para Sa Kalikasan? (with Deign Frolley Soriano)
May 08, 2023 08:51 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MBDeign Frolley Soriano is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biology, University of the Philippines Baguio. He has been part of several research projects including biodiversity assessments in urban forests, island ecosystems, and aquatic ecosystems across Northern Luzon and the Cordillera Administrative Region. He actively engages with various environmental NGOs and socio-civic organizations that focus on environmental protection and conservation and the role of young people in these...
123: [Galactic Archaeology] Bakit Ang Hilig Nating Tumingala Sa Mga Bituin? (with Dr. Andreia Carrillo)
May 02, 2023 09:32 - 49 minutes - 68.7 MBDr. Andreia Carrillo is a postdoctoral research associate at the Institute for Computational Cosmology at Durham University, where she works as a galactic archaeologist. She studies the formation of our own Galaxy, the Milky Way, using data from real stars and from simulated universes. We talked about what a galactic archaeologist does, what makes humanity want to look up at the stars so much, the state of astronomy and astrophysics in the Philippines, the ups and downs of being a Pinay sc...
123: [Galactic Archaeology] Bakit Ang Hilig Nating Tumingala Sa Mga Bituin? (with Dr. Andreia Carillo)
May 02, 2023 09:32 - 49 minutes - 68.7 MBDr. Andreia Carrillo is a postdoctoral research associate at the Institute for Computational Cosmology at Durham University, where she works as a galactic archaeologist. She studies the formation of our own Galaxy, the Milky Way, using data from real stars and from simulated universes. We talked about what a galactic archaeologist does, what makes humanity want to look up at the stars so much, the state of astronomy and astrophysics in the Philippines, the ups and downs of being a Pinay sc...
122: [Industrial & Academic Research] May Silbi Lang Ba Ang Research Kapag May Produkto Ito? (with Dr. Luis Razon)
April 23, 2023 08:08 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MBDr. Luis Razon is an adjunct professor of the Department of Chemical Engineering of De La Salle University. He worked in the food industry from 1987 to 2001, after which he returned to DLSU. There, he also served as the Director of the University Research Coordination Office (URCO). In addition, he has been an RD Lead of the National Research Council of the Philippines and a Section Editor-in-Chief of the ASEAN Engineering Journal. He has published extensively on a variety of topics, includi...
121: [AUDIO ESSAY]: Can We Really Bring Extinct Species Back To Life?
April 18, 2023 05:26 - 13 minutes - 11.4 MBThe discovery of well-preserved mammoth remains across Europe has made genetic material from the behemoth more accessible. Paired with continued advancements in gene-editing technology, it’s becoming increasingly possible for the prehistoric creatures to make a comeback. Indeed, the question of species de-extinction, also known as resurrection biology, is steadily becoming less about how to do it… and more about why.
121: [AUDIO ESSAY] Can We Really Bring Extinct Species Back To Life?
April 18, 2023 05:26 - 13 minutes - 11.4 MBThe discovery of well-preserved mammoth remains across Europe has made genetic material from the behemoth more accessible. Paired with continued advancements in gene-editing technology, it’s becoming increasingly possible for the prehistoric creatures to make a comeback. Indeed, the question of species de-extinction, also known as resurrection biology, is steadily becoming less about how to do it… and more about why.
120: [Mathematical Research] Mahirap Ba Talaga Ang Math? (with Dr. Renier Mendoza)
April 10, 2023 07:51 - 46 minutes - 63.6 MBDr. Renier Mendoza is an Associate Professor of Applied Mathematics at the Institute of Mathematics, University of the Philippines Diliman, where he earned his MS in Applied Mathematics. He holds a doctorate from the Karl-Franzens University of Graz in Austria, and recently completed postdoctoral work at Konkuk University in Seoul, South Korea. His research focuses on numerical optimization, numerical analysis, partial differential equations, delay differential equations, inverse problems, i...
119: [AUDIO ESSAY] Why Was The Ozone Disco Fire So Deadly?
April 02, 2023 16:11 - 20 minutes - 19 MBMore than a quarter-century has passed since the Ozone Disco fire, an incident that left a lasting scar on the history of the Philippines. In the years to come, it will undoubtedly continue to remind us of the very real dangers of fire. But what were the factors that made this tragedy one of the deadliest nightclub fires in the world?
118: [Process Systems Engineering] Paano Ginagamit Ang Math Sa Pagharap Sa Climate Crisis? (with Dr. Kathleen Aviso)
March 26, 2023 11:15 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MBDr. Kathleen Aviso is a University Fellow and a Professor of the Department of Chemical Engineering at De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines. She is also the current Dean of the Gokongwei College of Engineering of the university. Her main research interest is the development of decision support tools for environmental decision-making. We talked about process systems engineering and climate change, creating tools and models for environmental management and conservation, artificial inte...
117: [Sustainable Solutions] Paano Pinangangalagaan Ng Siyensya Ang Ating Mga Likas-Yaman? (with Dr. Chona VinceCruz-Abeledo)
March 19, 2023 14:49 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MBDr. Chona VinceCruz-Abeledo is a scientist, teacher, and science communicator from the Philippines. She leads a team of brilliant researchers who develop innovations that help fishers and farmers produce more with less, and the technologies they create are at the nexus of molecular biology, genetics, ecology, big data, machine learning, and information technology. She is also the creator of the science channel SHE-ensya, fueled by her advocacy in the improvement of communications between the...
116: [AUDIO ESSAY] How Did These Filipina Scientists Impact Society?
March 13, 2023 16:16 - 24 minutes - 21.4 MBCelebrating how far women have come plays a crucial role in fueling the ongoing quest to reject and resist gender inequality in all forms, especially in the field of science in the Philippines. And there are few better ways to honor and celebrate Pinays in STEM than by learning about some of the greatest scientists in Philippine history. This episode of the Ask Theory podcast was made possible by The British Council, the United Kingdom’s international organization for cultural relations and...
115: [AUDIO ESSAY] Bakit Kailangan Ng Mas Maraming Babaeng Scientist Sa Pilipinas?
March 06, 2023 08:30 - 15 minutes - 12.7 MBMagmula noon hanggang ngayon, malaki ang papel na ginagampanan ng mga babaeng scientist sa patuloy na pag-unlad ng Pilipinas at ng mga mamamayan nito. Kilalanin ang ilan sa mga Pinay scientist ng nakaraan at kasalukuyan, at alamin kung bakit kailangan ng mas maraming babaeng scientist sa Pilipinas para sa mas magandang kinabukasan ng bayan. This episode of the Ask Theory podcast was made possible by The British Council, the United Kingdom’s international organization for cultural relations ...
114: [AUDIO ESSAY] The Manilla Spaniel: A "Lost" Philippine Dog Breed?
February 27, 2023 07:16 - 16 minutes - 13.3 MBWith its long, wavy coat of mostly white fur, lustrous eyes, drooping ears, and jet-black nose, the Manilla Spaniel is - was - as magnificent as it is mysterious. But what happened to this "lost breed" of Philippine dog? How did a dog that enjoyed massive popularity over a century ago just vanish without a trace? And was it really a legitimate, unique dog breed in the first place?
114: [AUDIO ESSAY] The Manilla Spaniel: A "lost" Philippine dog breed?
February 27, 2023 07:16 - 16 minutes - 13.3 MBWith its long, wavy coat of mostly white fur, lustrous eyes, drooping ears, and jet-black nose, the Manilla Spaniel is - was - as magnificent as it is mysterious. But what happened to this "lost breed" of Philippine dog? How did a dog that enjoyed massive popularity over a century ago just vanish without a trace? And was it really a legitimate, unique dog breed in the first place?
113: Kaliwa Dam: Tagapagdaloy Ng Ginhawa O Pinsala?
February 19, 2023 08:22 - 19 minutes - 16.1 MBAng Kaliwa Dam ay bahagi ng tinatawag na New Centennial Water Source Program na naglalayong solusyonan ang kakulangan ng tubig sa Metro Manila. Naging matunog ang pangalan ng proyektong ito sa mga nakaraang taon, bunsod ng lumalalang krisis sa tubig sa Metro Manila. Pero bakit nga ba mariing tinututulan ng iba’t ibang grupo ang Kaliwa Dam? Posible nga ba na ang isang proyektong isinusulong upang solusyonan ang isang krisis ay magdudulot ng mas malaking problema? At ano ba ang sinasabi ng siy...