Mikael Angelo Francisco
School
University Of The Philippines Diliman
Expertise
Biology, Health, Chemistry
- Mikael received a Merit Award for science writing from the Singapore-based publication Asian Scientist in 2017.
- In 2018, the Philippine government's Department of Science and Technology recognized him as the country's best online science journalist.
- He co-authored books about media literacy and Filipino scientists, and wrote a book about science trivia.
Experience
Mikael Angelo S. Francisco is a multi-awarded science journalist and author based in the Philippines. Over the past decade, he has written about science and pop culture for different local and international websites, including major Philippine news websites GMA News Online and ABS-CBN News. He is also the editor-in-chief of FlipScience.ph, a Philippines-focused science news and features website he co-founded in 2017.
Education
Mikael graduated with a bachelor's degree in Communication Research from the University of the Philippines Diliman, which helped him become a better writer and a more meticulous researcher.
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Stories By Mikael Angelo Francisco
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Several months after her death, initial reports concerning the cause of Lisa Marie Presley's sudden demise were released to the public.
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Have you ever experienced having poop that smells more unpleasant than usual? It could be the result of your diet, or a hint of an underlying health problem.
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Eating spicy foods can lead to a slew of health benefits. But can doing so actually cure the common cold? Here's what experts say, and what you should consider.