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Behind The Science Podcast

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Every research paper holds more than just data. It carries years of dedication, sleepless nights, and setbacks. Behind The Science Podcast takes you beyond the published pages and into the real stories of discovery.

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New episode every Thursday at 7:00 PM.

Hosted by: Paul Caesar M. Flores, DSc

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  1. Ep98 - Chasing Super Typhoon Uwan

    · 59 min · Episode 98

    Mr. Marco Ibañez shares what it takes to become a storm chaser for the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, and his experience chasing Super Typhoon Uwan. 📚 Check out Marco's…

  2. Ep97 - First successful production of adult corals derived from cryopreserved larvae

    · 1 h 07 min · Episode 97

    I talked with Dr. Arah Narida about a breakthrough in coral conservation. Their team achieved the world's first successful production of adult corals grown from cryopreserved larvae. 📚Reference: Arah Narida, Tsai S-Y,…

  3. Ep96 - Insect resistance in traditional corn: First report of cross-pollination with BT corn in the Philippines

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 96

    I talked with Ms. Angelyn Marmeto about her study on the genetic interaction between BT corn and traditional maize varieties in the Philippines. Their team discovered the first evidence of natural cross-pollination,…

  4. Ep95 - Tracking 30 years of land cover change in Albay and its effects on flooding

    · 59 min · Episode 95

    I talked with Mr. Gifford Jay Agudo about his study on land cover change and flood exposure in Quinali A Watershed, Albay. Using satellite remote sensing and flood modeling, his research tracks three decades of…

  5. Ep94 - Bioinformatics meets agriculture: Searching fungal DNA for genes behind fruit scabs

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 94

    Scab diseases make fruits like mango, citrus, and sweet potato unappealing and unmarketable, but what if we could decode the fungus behind them down to its DNA? In this episode of Behind The Science Podcast, Dr.…

  6. Ep93 - How can the Philippine Eagle help us understand the expansion of the universe

    · 1 h 19 min · Episode 93

    Dr. Reginald Bernardo shares how his recent study uses the hunting behavior of the Philippine Eagle as inspiration for optimizing cosmological models that describe the expansion of the universe. 📚Reference: Bernardo…

  7. Ep92 - Gentleman's Agreement management strategy for aramang in Aparri, Cagayan: is it effective?

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 92

    Dr. Evelyn Ame evaluates how the Gentleman’s Agreement — an informal management agreement among fishers — is holding up in practice for managing the stocks of aramang in Aparri, Cagayan. Using catch data, gear…

  8. Ep91 - Fortifying rice with vitamin A

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 91

    In this episode, I talked with Prof. Floirendo Flores about his research on fortifying rice with vitamin A. His study looked at how β-carotene can be better preserved and released using β-cyclodextrin…

  9. Ep90 - The correct fish hook size for sustainable longline fishing

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 90

    In this episode, I talked with Dr. Angelo Macario about his study on how fishhook size affects catch variation, size selectivity, and bycatch in bottom-set longline fisheries targeting nemipterid fishes in the…

  10. Ep89 - Strengthening disaster readiness in Metro Manila through simulation drills

    · 1 h 07 min · Episode 89

    In this episode of Behind the Science Podcast, I sat down with Dr. Carlos Primero Gundran to talk about disaster preparedness and response in the Philippines. He shares insights on the role of simulation training in…

  11. Ep88 - Detecting diseases using egg whites and powdered milk

    · 53 min · Episode 88

    In this episode, I talked with Dr. Edjohn Aaron Macauyag about his research on developing a low-cost technique to synthesize Bst DNA polymerase —an enzyme for detecting diseases like COVID-19— and reducing costs by…

  12. Ep87 - Spawning ground at risk - Overfishing of espada in Babuyan Channel

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 87

    In this episode of Behind the Science Podcast, we talk with Dr. Melanie Villarao about her study “Reproductive Biology and Population Dynamics of Largehead Hairtail (Trichiurus lepturus Linnaeus, 1758) in Babuyan…

  13. Ep86 - Sustainable management of rice straws

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 86

    In this episode of Behind the Science Podcast, we talked with Dr. Maria Victoria M. Sumagang about her study, “A P-graph Approach for Planning Sustainable Rice Straw Management Networks”, which received the 2025…

  14. Ep85 - A theoretical framework to discriminate chiral molecules

    · 1 h 18 min · S85 E85

    In this episode, I talked with my twin brother Dr. Philip Flores about his research on developing a method to discriminate chiral molecules by shining a laser to the molecule and measuring the ejected electron's spin.…

  15. Ep84 - Measuring earthquake impact on the construction sector

    · 1 h 08 min · Episode 84

    This episode of Behind The Science Podcast features Engr. Harold Aquino and his research on quantifying the impacts of earthquake disasters on the building construction sector using a SARIMA-based counterfactual…

  16. Ep83 - Regulatory challenges in coral restoration application in the Philippines

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 83

    In this episode, we talk with Mr. Erlo Matorres about the realities of coral reef restoration in the Philippines. We discussed the challenges practitioners face, such as the limited understanding of the guidelines and…

  17. Ep82 - Challenges and opportunities for sustainable mining in the Philippines

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 82

    In this episode, we speak with Dr. Justine Domingo about the pressing need to balance the Philippines’ rich mineral potential with the protection of its ecosystems in the context of climate change and natural hazards.…

  18. Ep81 - How to publish your research | The Philippine Journal of Fisheries

    · 1 h 10 min · Episode 81

    In this episode, Dr. Mudjekeewis Santos shares his journey as a fisheries scientist, the importance of scientific publishing, how to publish in The Philippine Journal of Fisheries, and the challenges faced by local…

  19. Ep80 - Store your rabbit meat within 4 hours from slaughtering

    · 1 h 09 min · Episode 80

    How long can rabbit meat stay safe without refrigeration? 🐇 In this episode of Behind the Science Podcast, we talk with Ms. Marielle Vergara about the changes in the bacterial load, pH, color, and other quality…

  20. Ep79 - Creating a Philippine earthquake catalog from the Spanish records

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 79

    In this episode, we talk with Dr. Leonila Bautista about her study that estimated the epicenters and magnitudes of 485 earthquakes that occurred in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period by analyzing more…

  21. Ep78 - Prehistoric earthquakes recorded by shoreline changes in Lingayen Gulf

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 78

    Mr. Zenon Richard Mateo explains how earthquakes from the Philippine Fault shaped the shoreline of Lingayen Gulf during the past 2,400 years.📚Reference: Mateo, Z. R. P., & Siringan, F. P. (2007). Tectonic control of…

  22. Ep77 - How probiotics could help reduce methane emissions from carabaos

    · 59 min · Episode 77

    In this episode, Mr. Christian Lualhati talked about his research on methane emissions from carabaos and how probiotics can play a key role in improving ruminant nutrition and reducing environmental impact.…

  23. Ep76 - Synthesizing cyanobacteria inspired molecules for anticancer research

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 76

    In this episode, we explore marine natural products with Dr. Lilibeth Salvador-Reyes, a professor from UP Diliman. She shares insights into her research on cyanobacterial-inspired peptides, which are small molecules…

  24. Ep75 - How will climate change affect the flood risk of Carigara, Leyte?

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 75

    In this episode, we talk with Engr. Isaac Besarra about his study on flood risk in Carigara, Leyte under future climate change scenarios RCP 4.5 and RCP 8.5. 📚Reference: Besarra, I., Opdyke, A., Mendoza, J.E.,…

  25. Ep74 - Init ng panahon, pwede bang sanhi ng brain aneurysm?

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 74

    Can hot weather really cause brain aneurysms? In this episode, neurosurgeon Dr. Juan Silvestre Pascual discusses his study on the meteorological factors affecting aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage in the Philippines.…

  26. Ep73 - Biodiversity and aquaculture potential of ulang in Cairawan River, Antique

    · 58 min · Episode 73

    Dr. Nia Santos shares how she used both genetics and morphology to identify the freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium spp.) in Cairawan River Antique. With 11 species identified, the highest number of species reported from a…

  27. Ep72 - Inside the Macolod Corridor: Where is the Magma Coming From?

    · 1 h 14 min · Episode 72

    In this episode, chemical volcanologist John Michael Ausejo breaks down his study on primitive arc lavas from the Macolod Corridor. By analyzing the geochemical and mineralogical composition of igneous rocks, he traces…

  28. Ep71 - Can you exercise during pregnancy?

    · 56 min · Episode 71

    Is it safe to exercise while pregnant? In this episode, Dr. Clarissa Velayo shares the results from her clinical study on the effects of Sheng Zhen Gong, a traditional low-intensity exercise, on the wellbeing of both…

  29. Ep70 - Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Found in Native Chickens

    · 1 h 08 min · Episode 70

    Are native chickens really antibiotic-free? In this episode, microbiologist Dr. Rina Opulencia breaks down her research on multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria found in healthy Philippine native chickens. Her team…

  30. Ep69 - A new grading system to measure the health of coral reefs

    · 1 h 09 min · Episode 69

    Marine biologist Dr. Wilfredo Licuanan explains his team’s groundbreaking work in developing a new scale to assess coral reefs. The new letter-grade scale replaces the outdated standards and helps scientists,…

  31. Ep68 - Geologic hydrogen: a possible renewable energy source in Zambales

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 68

    Dr. Karmina Aquino reveals her groundbreaking study on geologic hydrogen in Zambales - a natural hydrogen gas released from rocks through water-rock interactions. Her research found one of the highest hydrogen…

  32. Ep67 - Reconfiguring river management in the Philippines

    · 1 h 12 min · Episode 67

    Dr. Pamela Tolentino breaks down her decade-long research on sustainable river management in the Philippines. From river migration and sediment flow to flood risk and dike failure, she shares how new data, geomorphic…

  33. Ep66 - How Satellites Help Us Measure Rainfall More Accurately in the Philippines

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 66

    How do scientists make sure our weather radars are actually accurate? In this episode, climatologist Dr. Irene Crisologo explains how she used satellite data to calibrate ground-based weather radars in the Philippines…

  34. Ep65 - Ocean acidification and warming: the evil twin of climate change

    · 1 h 11 min · Episode 65

    What happens to marine life when the ocean turns more acidic and hotter? In this episode, marine scientist Jerwin Baure shares the results of his experiments on sea cucumbers and top shells under warming and…

  35. Ep64 - We found 2 species of Kalachuchi in UP Los Baños

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 64

    In this episode, we dive into the cultural and scientific story of Plumeria (Kalachuchi) with Filipino researcher Mr. Darel Antesco. Learn why this iconic flower is seen so differently in Hawaii vs. the Philippines,…

  36. Ep63 - Climate change and mental health in the Philippines

    · 58 min · Episode 63

    What’s the link between climate change and mental health? In this episode, Dr. Resti Tito Villarino breaks down post-traumatic growth, the mental health impact of disasters, and why local research in the Philippines…

  37. Ep62 - What made Odette a super typhoon?

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 62

    Mr. Clint Petilla discussed the unique characteristics of Typhoon Odette and its impacts on the Philippines. The research focuses on landfalling tropical cyclones from 1979 to 2020, and how these provide context for…

  38. Ep61 - May epekto ba ang ipot ng ibon sa Tubbataha Reef

    · 50 min · Episode 61

    Dr. Licuanan discussed the current status of Tubbataha Reef, specifically the increase in microalgae and other organisms affecting the reef's benthic cover. He also discussed the possible causes of these changes such…

  39. Ep60 - Measuring water quality using satellites

    · 1 h 10 min · Episode 60

    In this episode, Dr. Remika Gupana discusses her journey from her early experiences in science to her current research in remote sensing of water quality. She highlights the importance of phytoplankton and fluorescence…

  40. Ep59 - Gaano kalaki ang patak ng ulan?

    · 42 min · Episode 59

    Cloud physicist Marco Polo A. Ibañez shares his experience in weather modeling and his research on raindrop size distribution during the Southwest Monsoon in Western Luzon. He also shares the importance of measuring…

  41. Ep58 - Deep Sea Precious Corals in Japan

    · 58 min · Episode 58

    Marine biologist Marivic Pepino discusses her research on deep sea precious corals in Japan. She explores the ecological significance of these corals, their use in jewelry, and the challenges posed by overexploitation.…

  42. Ep57 - Underwater hot springs in Mabini, Batangas

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 57

    Mr. Raymond Rodolfo shares his research on the gas bubbles coming off the seafloor in a diving site in Mabini, Batangas, which is popular for its marine biodiversity. This is called submarine groundwater discharge,…

  43. Ep56 - Rock fractures in the geothermal reservoir of Southern Negros

    · 41 min · Episode 56

    Dr. Loraine Pastoriza Primaleon discusses her experience in the geothermal industry. She shares her unexpected journey to becoming a geologist, her decision to pursue a PhD, and the challenges she faced in her…

  44. Ep55 - Evolving disaster resilience in the Philippines

    · 42 min · Episode 55

    In this episode of Behind The Science Podcast, we explore disaster resilience in the Philippines with Koji Elegado and Reina Chong. They discuss their climate change and disaster risk research, focusing on Catanduanes,…

  45. Ep54 - Parasites in marine snails

    · 53 min · Episode 54

    Mr. Sandy Rey Bradecina, an associate professor at Central Bicol State University and a PhD student at Kochi University, discusses his research on parasites called trematodes found in marine snails. He explains the…

  46. Ep53 - Interaction between coral reefs, sea level, and tectonics

    · 54 min · Episode 53

    In this episode of Behind the Science Podcast, we dive deep into the fascinating interaction between coral reefs, sea level changes, and tectonics with geoscientist Jeffrey Munar. Specializing in marine acoustics,…

  47. Ep52 - Marine microbes in Benham Rise

    · 41 min · Episode 52

    Dr. Andrian Gajigan, a microbial oceanographer, shares insights from his research on marine microbes around Benham Rise in the Philippines. He discusses the vital role of these microbes in the ocean ecosystem, their…

  48. Ep51 - Integrating economics with marine science

    · 55 min

    Ms. Tara Abrina shares her unique journey into marine economics, her research on coral reef valuation and fisheries value chains, and her experiences in citizen science initiatives in coastal communities. The…

  49. Ep50 - An Asian and Australian lineage of the Yellowstripe Scad [microevolution]

    · 48 min · Episode 50

    Dr. Lorenzo Halasan, a Postdoctoral Researcher at the National Sun Yat-sen University, shares his research on the population genetics of the yellowstripe scad, Selaroides leptolepis, and showed a microevolution into an…

  50. Ep49 - Wind damage assessment of Super Typhoon Odette

    · 58 min · Episode 49

    Engr. Joshua Agar, a Civil Engineering professor from UP Diliman, discusses his expertise in wind engineering and its role in assessing the damage caused by Typhoon Odette. He shares his journey from shifting our from…

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