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Malunggay seeds can remove up to 98% of microplastics in water, researchers say

Your favorite leafy green can also clean your water—Malunggay seeds have natural gelling properties that may improve access to clean water.

6 Rediscovered species that remind us why conservation matters

'Lost species' have been rediscovered in the Philippines—including one that hasn't been seen in 130 years.

Inside the work of 26 world-recognized Filipino scientists

The World Top 2% list features some of the most prominent researchers globally, spanning across 22 fields and 174 sub-fields of research.

A scientist’s defense of the Philippines’ hated ipis

Some scientists study cockroaches to extinguish them; a rare few study them out of love. Cristian Lucañas is part of the latter.

Lost plant species found in Masungi Georeserve after 130 years

The species is believed to be extremely rare and possibly threatened.

Study: Up to 23% Philippine vertebrates at risk of extinction

The study assessed 1,294 species of amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.