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Ask Theory

Mikael Angelo Francisco

Hosted by Pinoy science journalist Mikael Angelo Francisco, the Ask Theory Podcast shines the spotlight on science in and for the Philippines. From fascinating stories of Filipino scientists to urgent science-related issues that require serious attention, Ask Theory emphasizes the undeniable connections between science and society - and the importance of staying curious.

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00:45:21

122: [Industrial & Academic Research] May Silbi Lang...

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2023/04/23

Dr. 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, including

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121: [AUDIO ESSAY] Can We Really Bring Extinct...

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2023/04/18

The 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.

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00:46:10

120: [Mathematical Research] Mahirap Ba Talaga Ang...

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2023/04/10

Dr. 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, image

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00:20:13

119: [AUDIO ESSAY] Why Was The Ozone Disco Fire So...

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2023/04/02

More 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?

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00:54:19

118: [Process Systems Engineering] Paano Ginagamit...

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2023/03/26

Dr. 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 intelligence

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00:54:24

117: [Sustainable Solutions] Paano Pinangangalagaan...

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2023/03/19

Dr. 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

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00:24:28

116: [AUDIO ESSAY] How Did These Filipina Scientists...

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2023/03/13

Celebrating 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

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00:15:17

115: [AUDIO ESSAY] Bakit Kailangan Ng Mas Maraming...

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2023/03/06

Magmula 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 and

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00:16:58

114: [AUDIO ESSAY] The Manilla Spaniel: A "Lost"...

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2023/02/27

With 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?

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113: [AUDIO ESSAY] Kaliwa Dam: Tagapagdaloy Ng...

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2023/02/19

Ang 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 siyensya at

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00:34:43

112: [Biomedical Engineering] Ano Ang Project AGAPAY,...

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2023/02/14

Engr. Michael Manguerra is an assistant professor from the Manufacturing Engineering Dept of De La Salle University. His research interest is in Biomedical Engineering, particularly assistive devices for PWD. He is currently a consultant in several Biomedical Engineering research projects and also doing his PhD in ECE, focusing on Assistive Devices. We talked about becoming a biomedical engineer, Project AGAPAY, how the AGAPAY exoskeleton works, the significance of Project AGAPAY’s international

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00:43:18

111: [SciComm & Storytelling] Creativity At SciComm:...

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2023/01/31

Timothy James M. Dimacali is a science journalist, communicator, and fictionist. He is the founding editor of GMA News Online's Science and Technology Section, and currently heads the University of the Philippines Diliman Science Communication Team. He received his Master’s degree in Science Writing from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on a Fulbright scholarship and his BA English degree in Creative Writing from the University of the Philippines. He is also an alumnus of the Clarion

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00:49:16

110: [Nursing & Healthcare] Paano Ba Ayusin Ang...

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2023/01/24

Christian Paul Angeles is a licensed nurse based in the United Kingdom, with over a decade’s worth of professional experience in the healthcare industry. He serves as the Unit Manager of the Neonatal Unit at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. In 2019, he was awarded the Most Inspirational Nurse at a private hospital. We talked about life in the U.K. as a nurse, the challenges of being a nurse in the Philippines, the U.K. healthcare system, how the Philippines can improve its own healthcare system, and

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109: [Genomics] Ano Ang Kakaiba Sa DNA Ng Pinoy?...

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2023/01/17

Frederick Delfin leads one of two human population-based genomics projects under the Filipino Genomes Research Program (FGRP) at the DNA Analysis Laboratory of the UP Natural Sciences Research Institute (UP-NSRI). His research focuses on human population genetics, evolutionary genetics and molecular anthropology. He has a bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of the Philippines Baguio, and a Master’s degree from the Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Program (now the National Institute

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108: [SciComm & Animation] Paano Ba Maging Creative...

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2023/01/09

Beam Maquilan is a chemistry senior aspiring to work on both Materials Science to develop sustainable materials for green energy and environmental preservation, and Science Communication to contribute to bridging the gap between science and society. She aims to inspire a community of scientific thinkers through her self-written and self-animated science videos. We talked about communicating science through animation, her creative process when making science videos, balancing her passion project with

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107: [Veterinary Science] Mga Beterinaryo: Tunay Na...

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2023/01/02

Dr. Ibarra Ariel Poliquit is a licensed veterinarian with extensive experience in feline-specific veterinary care. He served as the Medical Director of the Cat Clinic, the first feline-specific veterinary practice in the Philippines. He is also a lecturer at De La Salle Araneta University. We talked about the importance of specialization in veterinary medicine, the challenges of being a veterinarian in the Philippines, why veterinarians tend to be underappreciated, misconceptions about owning pets,

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106: [Scientific Research] Bakit Ang Hirap Maging...

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2022/12/26

Dr. Pia Bagamasbad is an Associate Professor and the Director of the National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (NIMBB) in UP Diliman. Her research work aims to understand the molecular basis of hormone action in the context of neuronal development and hormone-related cancer such as breast and prostate cancer. In 2019, Dr. Bagamasbad was given the distinction of Outstanding Young Scientist by the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), and in 2022, she was named one of The

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00:57:57

105: [Marine Mammal Conservation] Kulang Ba Ang Alam...

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2022/12/18

Dr. Lemnuel Aragones is a professor at UP Diliman’s Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (IESM). He has been studying marine mammals since 1988. He is recognized for his significant contributions in marine zoology research, particularly on the biology, ecology, and conservation of the dugong (sea cow) and the green turtle. We talked about the different marine mammals in the Philippines, why strandings happen and what we can learn from them, why the Philippines lacks a true “culture of

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104: [Science TV Programming] Paano Ba Nilikha Ang...

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2022/12/11

Dr. Ruby Roan-Cristobal is a seasoned science communication professional, a research practitioner, an IT manager, and a science broadcaster. She hosts a weekly radio program that promotes science and technology to the general public, and worked for the Science Education Institute of the Department of Science and Technology as Chief Science Research Specialist. In the ‘90s, she served a key role in the development and production of “Sineskwela,” a science television program that paved the way for

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103: [Vaccine Research] "Minadali" Nga Ba Ang...

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2022/12/04

Dr. Philip Cruz is the Country Medical Director at Moderna UK. He has over 15 years of experience in medical affairs in the field of vaccines and pediatrics within the pharmaceutical industry, and has also worked for companies like GSK and AstraZeneca. A pediatrician by training, he is actively involved in clinical research, research and development and pharmaceutical medicine. We talked about being at the forefront of researching vaccines for a global pandemic, what it took to create vaccines for

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