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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.

062: [Careers in SciComm] Anu-Ano Ang Pwedeng Trabaho Ng Isang Science Communicator? (with Kami Navarro)

38 mins; February 19, 2022

061: [Neuroscience] Kalusugan Ng Kaisipan: Bakit Kailangang Pag-Usapan? (with Jana Quismundo)

52 mins; February 12, 2022

060: [Medicinal Chemistry] Gamot Mula Sa Hangin: Posible Nga Ba? (with Mark John Mandigma)

26 mins; February 05, 2022

059: [Secondhand Smoking] Paano Nakasasama Ang Smoking Sa Mga Non-Smokers? (with Dr. Ulysses Dorotheo)

46 mins; January 29, 2022

058: [Science & Society] Paano Naiaangat Ng Siyensiya At Ng Lipunan Ang Isa't Isa? (with Hillary Diane Andales)

37 mins; January 22, 2022

057: [Geography] Mga Sakuna Sa Pilipinas: Paano Ba Dapat Paghandaan? (with Timothy James Cipriano)

44 mins; January 15, 2022

056: [Science Conversations] Smart-Shaming: Bakit Ba Ito Nangyayari? (with Dr. Inez Ponce de Leon)

50 mins; January 09, 2022

055: [Nuclear Science] Kailangan Ba Talaga Ng Pilipinas Ang Nuclear Power? (with Dr. Carlo Arcilla)

44 mins; January 01, 2022

054: [Virus Hunting] Ba't Andaming Virus Sa Katawan Ng Mga Paniki? (with Prof. Phillip Alviola)

34 mins; December 24, 2021

053: [Environmental Economics] Masusukat Ba Talaga Ang Halaga Ng Kalikasan? (with Tara Abrina)

47 mins; December 19, 2021

052: [Microbiology] Safe Bang Kainin Ang Pagkaing "Wala Pang 5 Seconds" Sa Sahig? (with Dr. Pierangeli Vital)

31 mins; December 11, 2021

051: [Educonservation] Bakit Kailangang Iligtas Ang Mga King Cobra? (with Jazz Ong)

40 mins; December 04, 2021

050: [Science Writing] Bakit Mahalagang I-Communicate Ang Science Sa Publiko? (with Shaira Panela)

34 mins; November 27, 2021

049: [Nuclear Medicine] Ano Ang Nuclear Medicine - At Safe Ba Talaga 'To? (with Dr. Thomas Neil Pascual)

43 mins; November 21, 2021

048: [Microplastics] Gaano Kalala Ang Microplastics Problem Sa Pilipinas? (with Dr. Jose Isagani Janairo)

39 mins; November 14, 2021

047: [Wildlife Biology & Chiropterology] Ba't Kailangang Pangalagaan Ang Mga Paniki? (with Jay Fidelino)

63 hours 28 mins; November 06, 2021

046: [Biodiversity Conservation] Paano Maililigtas Ng Ordinaryong Tao Ang Mga Endangered Species? (with Lisa Paguntalan)

70 hours 35 mins; October 29, 2021

045: [Nanotechnology] Mawawalan Ba Tayo Ng Trabaho Dahil Sa Mga Bagong Teknolohiya? (with Engr. Marlon Llana)

42 mins; October 22, 2021

044: [Quantitative Marine Biology] Paano Makakuha Ng Post-Grad Scholarship Sa Tropical Biodiversity And Ecosystems Program? (with Kristine Buenafe)

36 mins; October 15, 2021

043: [Distance Learning] Paano Magturo Ng Siyensya Sa Panahon Ng Pandemya? (with Genea Nichole Cortez)

42 mins; October 09, 2021

042: [Health & Environment Research] "Forever Chemicals" sa Katawan: Paano Ba Maiiwasan? (with Dr. Michael Velarde)

41 mins; October 02, 2021

041: [Sustainable Energy] Paano Ba Malulutas Ang "Energy Gap" Sa Pilipinas? (with Vince Davidson Pacañot)

55 mins; September 25, 2021

040: [Mangrove Conservation] Reclamation Projects: Masama Nga Ba Talaga Para Sa Kalikasan? (with Matthew Vincent Tabilog)

37 mins; September 18, 2021

039: [Genetic Counseling] Bakit Kailangan Ng Genetic Counseling Ng Mga Pinoy? (with Peter James Abad)

46 mins; September 11, 2021

038: [Science in Business Reporting] Ano Ang Koneksyon Ng Science Sa Business Reporting? (with Angelica Yang)

44 mins; September 04, 2021

037: [Marine Biology] Paano Pinoprotektahan Ng Gobyerno Ang Ating Mga Yamang-Dagat? (with Jean Utzurrum)

48 mins; August 28, 2021

036: [Artificial Intelligence] Mapapalitan Ba Talaga Ng A.I. Ang Mga Tao? (with Albert Yumol)

33 mins; August 21, 2021

035: [Biodiversity] Bakit Mahalagang Hanapin Ang Mga "Lost Species" Ng Pilipinas? (with Kier Mitchel Pitogo)

50 mins; August 14, 2021

034: [Science & Art] Anu-Ano Ang Pwedeng Matutunan Ng Mga Scientist Mula Sa Sining? (with Jason Tan Liwag)

69 hours 52 mins; August 05, 2021

033: [Biotechnology] Safe Ba Talagang Kainin Ang Mga GMO? (with Dr. Rey Ordonio)

36 mins; July 30, 2021

032: [Fact-Checking] Misinformation vs. Disinformation vs. Fake News: Ano Ang Pinagkaiba? (with Purple Romero)

56 mins; July 22, 2021

031: [Science Education] Napag-Iiwanan Ba Talaga Ang Pilipinas Sa Science Education? (with Sabrina Ongkiko)

58 mins; July 16, 2021

030: [Marine Conservation] Maraming Yamang-Dagat Ang Pilipinas—Pero Ba't Sila Nauubos? (with Maybelle Fortaleza)

49 mins; July 08, 2021

029: [Geodetic Engineering] Paano Pinaghahandaan Ang Mga Sakuna Sa Pilipinas? (with Dr. Enrico Paringit)

28 mins; July 02, 2021

028: [Mathematical Modeling] Paano Na-A-Apply Ang Math Sa Totoong Buhay? (with Dr. Jomar Rabajante)

40 mins; June 24, 2021

027: [Science Communication] Bakit Kailangan Ng Science Communicators Sa Pilipinas? (with Mark Ivan Roblas)

32 mins; June 18, 2021

026: [Optics & Photonics] Invisibility Cloak At Teleportation: Posible Nga Ba? (with Dr. Nathaniel Hermosa)

51 mins; June 10, 2021

025: [Evolutionary Biology] Paano Ba Maging Isang National Geographic Explorer? (with Dr. Lillian Rodriguez)

25 mins; June 03, 2021

024: [Science Journalism] Paano Ba Maging Isang Science Journalist Sa Pilipinas? (with Kristine Sabillo)

44 mins; May 27, 2021

023: [Trans Fat] Ano Ang Trans Fat, At Bakit Ito Nakamamatay? (with Kristine Jane Atienza)

34 mins; May 19, 2021

022: [Climate Change] Lulubog Ba Talaga Ang Pilipinas Pagdating Ng 2050? (with Dr. Gerry Bagtasa)

43 mins; May 13, 2021

021: [Species Conservation] Ano Ang Isabela Oriole, At Bakit Kailangan Natin Itong Iligtas? (with Nikki Dyanne Realubit)

28 mins; May 06, 2021

020: [Popularizing Science] Sumusunod Ba Talaga Sa Science Ang Science Fiction? (with Dr. Ronald Allan Cruz)

53 mins; April 29, 2021

019: [COVID-19 Vaccination] Safe Ba Talagang Magpabakuna Kontra-COVID-19? (with Dr. John Wong)

33 mins; April 21, 2021

018: [Paleoceanography & Paleoclimatology] Paano Natutulungan Ng Balik Scientist Program Ang Mga Pinoy Scientist? (with Dr. Deborah Tangunan)

32 mins; April 15, 2021

017: [Paleontology] Anu-Ano Ang Matututunan Natin Sa Mga Fossils? (with Gabriel-Philip Santos)

49 mins; April 08, 2021

016: [Species Discovery] Paano Ba Nakakahanap Ng Mga Bagong Species? (with Shiella Mae Olimpos)

29 mins; April 01, 2021

015: [Psychiatry] Bakit Kailangan Nating Seryosohin Ang Mental Health? (with Dr. Trina de la Llana)

40 mins; March 25, 2021

014: [Forest Conservation] Kumusta Na Ba Ang Mga Kagubatan Ng Pilipinas? (with Abigail Garrino)

44 mins; March 18, 2021

013: [Biological Oceanography] Paano Natin Tuluyang Maliligtas Ang Manila Bay? (with Dr. Aletta Yñiguez)

51 mins; March 11, 2021

012: [Art Conservation] Paano Naililigtas Ng Siyensiya Ang Sining At Kultura? (with Gracile Celine Roxas)

36 mins; March 07, 2021

011: [Spacecraft Engineering] Ano Ba Ang Mapapala Natin Sa Pag-Explore Ng Mars? (with Engr. Gregorio Villar III)

34 mins; March 04, 2021

010: [Theoretical Physics - 2 of 2] Kaya Ba Nating Gumawa Ng Black Hole—At Delikado Ba Talaga 'To? (with Dr. Ian Vega)

35 mins; February 25, 2021

009: [Theoretical Physics - 1 of 2] Bakit Ba Natin Pinag-Aaralan Ang Mga Black Hole? (with Dr. Ian Vega)

39 mins; February 25, 2021

008: [Astronomy & Military Science] Ano Ang Mangyayari sa Pilipinas Kapag Nagka-World War III? (with Rodion Herrera)

62 hours 43 mins; February 18, 2021

007: [Physics & Data Science] Ano Ang Pwedeng Career Ng Mga Physics Graduate Sa Pilipinas? (with Dr. Reinabelle Reyes)

34 mins; February 11, 2021

006: [Public Health - 2 of 2] Bakit Napakalaking Problema Ang Dengue Sa Pilipinas? (with Dr. Edrie Alcanzare)

36 mins; February 04, 2021

005: [Public Health - 1 of 2] Anu-Ano Ang Mga Leksyon Ng Mga Pandemyang Nakalipas? (with Dr. Edrie Alcanzare)

40 mins; February 04, 2021

004: [Araneology] Ano Ang Itsura Ng Mundong Walang Gagamba? (with Dr. Aimee Lynn Barrion-Dupo)

29 mins; January 28, 2021

003: [Astrophysics] Kailan Ba Magkakaroon Ng Pinoy Astronaut? (with Dr. Rogel Mari Sese)

58 mins; January 22, 2021

002: [Meteorology] Bakit Ang Weird Ng Panahon Sa Pilipinas? (with BA Racoma)

45 mins; January 22, 2021

001: [Lifestyle Medicine] Bakit Ang Hirap Magpaliit Ng Tiyan? (with Dr. Dex Macalintal)

37 mins; January 21, 2021

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