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What does fasting do to our bodies?
We are currently in the 9th month of the Islamic calendar, and our Muslim friends and family are practicing Ramadan where they fast from dawn until sunset to help purify the soul, strengthen willpower, and increase self-control. Christians are also in the season of Lent, where fasting is done at least every Friday, and during…
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Can STEM Help Bridges to Achieve Sustainability?
Hello Science Fans! How can STEM help build partnerships to achieve the SDGs? In this video, we talk about how creating better partnerships globally helps the environment. We discuss the different indicators that the United Nations (UN) has created to help achieve Sustainable Development Goal 17 (SDG 16): Partnerships for the Goals. We look at…
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Why Does My Back Hurt All The Time?
I have reached a point in time when moving rapidly from one position to the next can have really bad consequences. My back hurts, more often than before. My knees – out of the blue – can buckle. And I just get tired much much quickly now that I’m turning 37 on March 22. It’s…
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Can Inclusivity Help the Environment? Can STEM help with peace & justice?
Hello Science Fans! How can STEM help with peace and inclusivity? In this video, we talk about how creating a peaceful, inclusive, and just society helps the environment. We discuss the different indicators that the United Nations (UN) has created to help achieve Sustainable Development Goal 16 (SDG 16): Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. We…
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Can Fungi Turn Us Into Zombies?
We have to talk about The Last of Us. We first encountered The Last of Us in 2013. And for those who haven’t played it or watched its series adaptation on HBO, it’s a post-apocalyptic action-adventure story, developed by Naughty Dog. It’s set in a world where a deadly fungal infection has wiped out most…
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Are Philippine Forests About to Disappear?
Hello Science Fans! How can STEM help protect our forests, wildlife, and life on land? In this video, we talk about the threats faced by our forests, our agriculture, and our life on land in the Philippines. We discuss the different indicators that the United Nations (UN) has created to help achieve Sustainable Development Goal…
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Will ChatGPT Ruin Education?
We’ve been a month into the new semester at DLSU. Students and faculty alike are swamped with homework, exams, and traffic. On top of everything is the fear among educators that our students are submitting AI-generated work. Hay. For those who are new here, my name is Chona and I’m your resident Filipina scientist. I’m…
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How can we protect “life below water”?
Hello Science Fans! How can STEM help us protect the ocean and all the life beneath it? In this video, we talk about awesome projects that protect the ocean from the Philippines. We discuss the different indicators that the United Nations (UN) has created to help achieve Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG 14): Life Below…
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Can a scientist be an entrepreneur?
Hello Science Fans! How’s your January so far? I’ve been trying to juggle old responsibilities and new adventures, and I’m really hoping that I don’t fizzle out. But anyway, for those who’re new here, my name is Chona and I’m your resident Filipina scientist. I’m a molecular biologist/environmental scientist who loves going on field and…
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What are we doing to stop climate change?
Hello Science Fans! How can STEM help make our actions against climate change more concrete? In this video, we talk about how climate change is affecting the Philippines. We discuss the different indicators that the United Nations (UN) has created to help achieve Sustainable Development Goal 13 (SDG 13): Climate Action. We look at the…
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