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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.

162: [Debunking Medical Misinformation - 2 of 2] Can We Really Change People's Minds About Health Scams? (with Dr. Adam Smith)

20 mins; May 05, 2025

161: [Debunking Medical Misinformation - 1 of 2] Why Are There So Many Health Scams In The Philippines? (with Dr. Adam Smith)

23 mins; May 05, 2025

160: [Healthy Food Options] Bakit Mahirap Mamili Ng "Healthy" Na Pagkain? (with Kristine Jane Atienza)

14 mins; February 26, 2025

159: [Diabetes] Asukal Lang Ba Ang Sanhi Ng Diabetes? (with Dr. Aurora Macaballug)

26 mins; February 26, 2025

158: [Domestic Cat Predation] Dapat Bang Hayaang Makalabas Ang Mga Alagang Pusa? (with Frances Mae Tenorio)

34 mins; April 25, 2024

157: [AUDIO ESSAY] Of Six-Eyed Spiders And Taxonomic Tasks

17 mins; April 18, 2024

156: [Pertussis] Pertussis O “Whooping Cough”: Panibagong COVID Nga Ba? (with Dr. Chenery Ann Lim)

26 mins; April 11, 2024

155: [Methanol Poisoning] Ano Ang “Gin Bulag,” At Bakit Ito Delikado? (with Dr. Chenery Ann Lim)

31 mins; April 05, 2024

154: [Pinoy Space Science] Bakit Manghang Mangha Tayo Sa Space? (with Jo Brianne Briones)

44 mins; March 29, 2024

153: [Environmental Awareness] May Naitutulong Ba Talaga Ang Earth Hour? (with Genea Nichole Cortez)

44 mins; March 21, 2024

152: [Tuberculosis Awareness & Treatment] Bakit Tayo Nahihiyang Pag-Usapan Ang TB? (with Dr. Trisha Angelie Thadhani)

39 mins; March 14, 2024

151: [Analog Space Missions] Ano Ang Ginagawa Ng Isang Analog Astronaut? (with Kristine Jane Atienza)

44 mins; March 07, 2024

150: [Medical Anthropology] Ano Ang Medical Anthropology, At Bakit Ito Mahalaga? (with Jackielyn Abela)

35 mins; December 10, 2023

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)

56 mins; November 30, 2023

148: [Biodiversity and Human Health] Ano Ang Koneksyon Ng Kalusugang Pantao Sa Kalikasan? (with Von Carlo Dela Torre)

30 mins; November 10, 2023

147: [Infectious Diseases of Poverty] Kasalanan Nga Ba Ng Mahihirap Kung Bakit Sila Nagkakasakit? (with Carlo Lumangaya)

31 mins; November 04, 2023

146: [Gravitational Physics & Cosmology] Ano Ang Pinag-Aaralan Ng Mga Cosmologist? (with Dr. Reginald Bernardo)

48 mins; October 26, 2023

145: [Sustainable Leadership & Agritourism] Sustainable Development Goals: Kaya Ba Nating Abutin? (with Ryan John Pascual)

25 mins; October 11, 2023

144: [Sustainable Mobility] Biker-Friendly At Commuter-Friendly Ba Ang Pilipinas? (with Keisha Mayuga)

41 mins; October 01, 2023

143: [Commercializing Biology] Siyensya At Kapitalismo: Paano Ba Pinagsasama? (with Dr. Leodevico Ilag)

58 mins; September 20, 2023

142: [AUDIO ESSAY] Are These Objects Truly Pinoy Inventions?

16 mins; September 14, 2023

141: [Proteomics] Mga Sikreto Ng Katawan: Sa Proteins Ba Malalaman? (with Dr. Neil Andrew Bascos)

40 mins; September 06, 2023

140: [AUDIO ESSAY] Can The World's Biggest And Weirdest Flower Be Saved?

19 mins; August 30, 2023

139: [FlipScience x Reporting Asean] How Should Pinoys Talk About Typhoons To Save More Lives? (with Dr. Gerry Bagtasa and Dr. BA Racoma)

43 mins; August 23, 2023

138: [One Health] Ano Ba Ang Ibig Sabihin Ng "One Health"? (with Next Generation One Health Philippines)

49 mins; August 15, 2023

137: [Entomology] Paano Ba Maging Isang Entomologist? (with Jose Emmanuel De Luna)

37 mins; August 07, 2023

136: [Universal Health Care] Bakit Mahalaga Ang Universal Health Care? (with Jayvee Moltio)

46 mins; July 31, 2023

135: [AUDIO ESSAY] Workaholism: Success Indicator Or Silent Killer?

15 mins; July 25, 2023

134: [Wildlife Studies] Paano Ginagamit Ang "Camera Trapping" Sa Wildlife Conservation? (with Al John Cabanas)

33 mins; July 18, 2023

133: [AUDIO ESSAY] When Does A Species Become Invasive - And Why Is This A Problem?

14 mins; July 10, 2023

132: [Energy Management & Analytics] Paano Ginagamit Ang AI Sa Paglutas Sa Climate Crisis? (with Dr. Erees Queen Macabebe)

50 mins; July 04, 2023

131: [STEM Mentorship] Paano Ba Maging STEM Mentor? (with Alyssa Marie Gimenez)

30 mins; June 27, 2023

130: [Ecology & Evolutionary Biology] Ano Ang Slime Molds, At Bakit Sila Dapat Pag-Aralan? (with Dr. Nikki Heherson Dagamac)

39 mins; June 20, 2023

129: [STEM Mentorship] Bakit Importante Ang Mentors Sa Buhay Ng STEM Students? (with Juan Salvador Dantis)

50 mins; June 12, 2023

128: [Enviromental Science] Bakit Mahalaga Ang Malusog Na Lupa? (with Dr. Jabez Joshua Flores)

52 mins; June 07, 2023

127: [Political Science] Science Ba Talaga Ang Political Science? (with Dr. Aries Arugay)

52 mins; May 27, 2023

126: [Disaster Risk & Resilience] Paano Ginagamit Ang Teknolohiya Para Sa Disaster Resilience? (with Dr. Francis Aldrine Uy)

47 mins; May 21, 2023

125: [Environmental Engineering] Mas Malinis Na Tubig At Hangin Sa Pilipinas: Posible Ba? (with Dr. Susan Gallardo)

46 mins; May 17, 2023

124: [Youth in Environment Conservation] Ano Ang Magagawa Ng Kabataan Para Sa Kalikasan? (with Deign Frolley Soriano)

57 mins; May 08, 2023

123: [Galactic Archaeology] Bakit Ang Hilig Nating Tumingala Sa Mga Bituin? (with Dr. Andreia Carrillo)

49 mins; May 02, 2023

122: [Industrial & Academic Research] May Silbi Lang Ba Ang Research Kapag May Produkto Ito? (with Dr. Luis Razon)

45 mins; April 23, 2023

121: [AUDIO ESSAY] Can We Really Bring Extinct Species Back To Life?

13 mins; April 18, 2023

120: [Mathematical Research] Mahirap Ba Talaga Ang Math? (with Dr. Renier Mendoza)

46 mins; April 10, 2023

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

20 mins; April 02, 2023

118: [Process Systems Engineering] Paano Ginagamit Ang Math Sa Pagharap Sa Climate Crisis? (with Dr. Kathleen Aviso)

54 mins; March 26, 2023

117: [Sustainable Solutions] Paano Pinangangalagaan Ng Siyensya Ang Ating Mga Likas-Yaman? (with Dr. Chona VinceCruz-Abeledo)

54 mins; March 19, 2023

116: [AUDIO ESSAY] How Did These Filipina Scientists Impact Society?

24 mins; March 13, 2023

115: [AUDIO ESSAY] Bakit Kailangan Ng Mas Maraming Babaeng Scientist Sa Pilipinas?

15 mins; March 06, 2023

114: [AUDIO ESSAY] The Manilla Spaniel: A "Lost" Philippine Dog Breed?

16 mins; February 27, 2023

113: [AUDIO ESSAY] Kaliwa Dam: Tagapagdaloy Ng Ginhawa O Pinsala?

19 mins; February 19, 2023

112: [Biomedical Engineering] Ano Ang Project AGAPAY, At Bakit Ito Importante? (with Engr. Michael Manguerra)

34 mins; February 13, 2023

111: [SciComm & Storytelling] Creativity At SciComm: Paano Ba Pinagsasama? (with Timothy James Dimacali)

43 mins; January 31, 2023

110: [Nursing & Healthcare] Paano Ba Ayusin Ang Healthcare System Sa Pilipinas? (with Christian Paul Angeles)

49 mins; January 23, 2023

109: [Genomics] Ano Ang Kakaiba Sa DNA Ng Pinoy? (with Frederick Delfin)

45 mins; January 16, 2023

108: [SciComm & Animation] Paano Ba Maging Creative Sa Pag-Communicate Ng Siyensya? (with Beam Maquilan)

38 mins; January 09, 2023

107: [Veterinary Science] Mga Beterinaryo: Tunay Na Doktor Ba, O Hindi? (with Dr. Ibarra Ariel Poliquit)

35 mins; January 02, 2023

106: [Scientific Research] Bakit Ang Hirap Maging Scientific Researcher Sa Pilipinas? (with Dr. Pia Bagamasbad)

42 mins; December 25, 2022

105: [Marine Mammal Conservation] Kulang Ba Ang Alam Natin Sa Sarili Nating Marine Mammals? (with Dr. Lemnuel Aragones)

57 mins; December 18, 2022

104: [Science TV Programming] Paano Ba Nilikha Ang "Sine'skwela"? (with Dr. Ruby Roan-Cristobal)

61 hours 29 mins; December 11, 2022

103: [Vaccine Research] "Minadali" Nga Ba Ang COVID-19 Vaccine? (with Dr. Philip Cruz)

33 mins; December 04, 2022

102: [Climate Technology] "Scientific Immortality": Paano Ba Nakakamit? (with Dr. John Frederick Tapia)

39 mins; November 27, 2022

101: [Pinoy Scijourn] Paano Ba Nagsimula Ang Science Journalism Sa Pilipinas? (with Ingrid Espinosa)

38 mins; November 20, 2022

100: [Pinoy Science & Scientists] Ano Ang Natutuhan Ko Sa Isandaang Siyentipiko? (feat. Mikael Angelo Francisco)

39 mins; November 13, 2022

099: [Laboratory Research] Mahirap Bang Maging Pinoy Researcher Sa Ibang Bansa? (with Dr. Justin Parreno and Kam Inguito)

26 mins; November 08, 2022

098: [Anesthesiology] Tagapagpatulog Lang Ba Ng Pasyente Ang Mga Anesthesiologist? (with Dr. Paola Gracielle Cabrera)

33 mins; October 30, 2022

097: [Field Biology] Wildlife Sa Mga Siyudad: Senyales Nga Bang "Earth Is Healing"? (with Jelaine Gan)

41 mins; October 23, 2022

096: [Synthetic Biology] Plastic-Eating Bacteria: Posible Nga Ba? (with Angelo Joshua Victoria)

34 mins; October 16, 2022

095: [Food Science] Ano Ang Kakaiba Sa Pagkaing Pinoy? (with Iris Abrigo & Portia Crisostomo)

45 mins; October 09, 2022

094: [Nursing & Public Health] Gaano Kahirap Maging Pinay Nurse Sa Ibang Bansa? (with Dr. Irene Buenavista Molina)

46 mins; October 02, 2022

093: [Medical Microbiology] Paano Nababawasan Ng Bisa Ang Mga Gamot Na Antifungal? (with Joshua Veluz)

34 mins; September 25, 2022

092: [Planetary Health] May Kinalaman Ba Ang Klima Sa Paglaganap Ng COVID-19? (with Dr. Renzo Guinto)

30 mins; September 18, 2022

091: [Marine Research] Bakit Kailangan Nating Pag-Aralan Ang West Philippine Sea? (with Denise Salvador Janer)

46 mins; September 11, 2022

090: [Plant Biology] Nase-Stress Din Ba Ang Mga Halaman? (with Dr. William Buhian)

40 mins; September 04, 2022

089: [Behavioral Epidemiology] Ano Ang Koneksyon Ng Climate Change Sa Mental Health? (with Dr. Criselle Peñamante)

56 mins; August 28, 2022

088: [Satellite Remote Sensing] Paano Ginagamit Ang Satellites Sa Pag-Aaral Ng Panahon? (with Archie Veloria)

29 mins; August 21, 2022

087: [Environmental Preservation] Ekonomiya't Kalikasan: Pwede Bang Sabay Pangalagaan? (with Franklin Cercado)

42 mins; August 14, 2022

086: [Neurosurgery] Paano Natin Mas Pagagalingin Ang Neurosurgery Sa Pilipinas? (with Dr. Buddy Omar)

39 mins; August 07, 2022

085: [Antibiotics] Bakit Nagkakaroon Ng Antibiotics Sa Pagkain Natin? (with Dr. Rodney Perez)

38 mins; July 31, 2022

084: [Oceans Management] Paano Maililigtas Ng Ordinaryong Tao Ang Karagatan? (with Diovanie de Jesus)

35 mins; July 24, 2022

083: [Plant Breeding] Paano Ba Ginagawa Ang Macapuno? (with Jovannemar Anire)

37 mins; July 17, 2022

082: [Marine Geophysics] Paano Napag-Aaralan Ang Lindol Sa Tulong Ng Dagat? (with Paul Caesar Flores)

36 mins; July 10, 2022

081: [Conotoxinology] Paano Ba Nakahahanap Ng Gamot Mula Sa Dagat? (with Dr. Joshua Torres)

45 mins; July 03, 2022

080: [Citizen Science] Paano Ba Maging Isang "Citizen Scientist?" (with Roxanne Aviñante)

29 mins; June 26, 2022

079: [Nuclear Communication] Paano Ipinaliliwanag Ang Nuclear Energy Sa Publiko? (with Framelia Anonas)

31 mins; June 19, 2022

078: [Food Safety] Pagkain Sa Events Sa Panahon Ng COVID-19: Safe Nga Ba? (with Alexis Kristin Bautista)

32 mins; June 12, 2022

077: [Statistics] Kinokondisyon Nga Ba Ng Mga Survey Ang Isipan Ng Tao? (with Dr. Peter Julian Cayton)

43 mins; June 05, 2022

076: [SciComm on TikTok] Paano Nagagamit Ang Social Media Sa SciComm? (with Mark Joseph Tinao)

47 mins; May 29, 2022

075: [Environmental Sustainability] Mga Sustainability Initiatives: Pakitang-Tao Lang Ba Talaga? (with Jonas Marie Dumdum)

37 mins; May 22, 2022

074: [Space Science] Kailangan Ba Talaga Ng Pilipinas Ang Space Science? (with Engr. Julius Sempio)

34 mins; May 15, 2022

073: [Inclusive Science] Pang-Matalino Lang Ba Talaga Ang Science? (with Carina Laroza)

34 mins; May 09, 2022

072: [Dentistry] Kailan Ba Talaga Dapat Nagpapatingin Sa Dentista? (with Dr. Regine Carandang)

47 mins; May 01, 2022

071: [Immunology] Ano Ang "Sisto," At Bakit Ito Problema Sa Pilipinas? (with Dr. Mario Jiz)

38 mins; April 23, 2022

070: [Family Medicine] Dapat Bang Magpatingin Sa Doktor Kahit Walang Sakit? (with Dr. Alex Legarda)

34 mins; April 16, 2022

069: [Communicating Research] Bakit Kailangang I-Communicate Ang Research Sa Publiko? (with Felichi Mae Arines)

48 mins; April 09, 2022

068: [Air Pollution - 2 of 2] Paano Ba Natin Mapagtutulungang Labanan Ang Air Pollution? (with Everlyn Gayle Tamayo)

35 mins; April 02, 2022

067: [Air Pollution - 1 of 2] Gaano Na Ba Kalala Ang Air Pollution Sa Pilipinas? (with Everlyn Gayle Tamayo)

43 mins; March 27, 2022

066: [Opthalmology - 2 of 2] Maagang Pagkasira Ng Mata Ng Ilang Pinoy: Ano Kaya Ang Dahilan? (with Dr. Ryan Collantes)

31 mins; March 19, 2022

065: [Women in STEM] Mahirap Bang Maging Isang Babaeng Scientist? (with Pamela Tolentino)

37 mins; March 13, 2022

064: [Post-Crisis Reconstruction] Paano Dapat Suriin Ang Datos Sa Pagtugon Sa Mga Krisis At Sakuna? (with Ica Fernandez)

44 mins; March 07, 2022

063: [Opthalmology - 1 of 2] Namamana Ba Ang Mga Sakit Sa Mata? (with Dr. Ryan Collantes)

39 mins; February 26, 2022

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