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Conotoxin research wins 2022 Golden Goose Award
Featured Photo: 2022 Golden Goose Award: UP MSI Scientist Dr. Lourdes J. Cruz UP MSI Scientist Dr. Lourdes J. Cruz and fellow conotoxin researchers have been awarded the 2022 Golden Goose Award, a United States award that celebrates the initially dubious research ventures that have turned out to be major breakthroughs. The award was presented…
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The Case For Marine Scientific Research in the Philippines
Experts discussed challenges and opportunities in the approval process and framework for marine scientific research (MSR) under international law as the Philippines continues to develop its MSR capability. Last March 2, 2022, the three-part “Track 1.5 Dialogue on Marine Scientific Research (MSR)” webinar series launched its first session. It was organized by the University of…
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Filipino scientist makes history by reaching the 3rd deepest spot on Earth
Featured Photo: Filipino scientist Dr. Deo Florence L. Onda from the University of the Philippines is one of the first humans to reach the third deepest spot on Earth. PHOTO COURTESY OF Caladan Oceanic. Emden Deep, Philippines Few have been brave enough to venture the depths of the oceans. Diving ten kilometers below sea level…