Behind The Science Podcast

Behind The Science Podcast

Paul Flores

Episodes 129
Avg. Duration 1h 1m
Activity Highly Active
Since Nov 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

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. New episode every Thursday at 7:00 PM. Hosted by: Paul Caesar M. Flores, DSc Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=6QCdWywAAAAJ&hl=en

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Ep126 - Life outside PhD, pagbabanda sa Taiwan

Jun 11, 2026 56m

In this episode, we talk with Mr. John Fungo about his journey in science, PhD research in Taiwan, and life outside the laboratory.PS. Hindi pala nag save ang video recording kaya audio episode muna…

Ep125 - Sonar mapping of groundwater discharge in coastal areas

Jun 04, 2026 1h 3m

In this episode, we talk with Mary Rose P. Gabuyo about her study on using low-cost fish finders — the kind used for recreational sport fishing — to detect and map submarine groundwater discharge…

Ep124 - Reconstructing 13,000 years of sea ice extent in the Canadian Arctic

May 28, 2026 1h

In this episode, we talk with Madeleine Santos about her study on how sea ice in the Canadian Arctic has changed over the past 13,000 years and what it tells us about where the Arctic is headed. By…

Ep123 - Possible existence of gas hydrates in Manila Trench

May 21, 2026 1h

In this episode, we talk with Elisha Jane M. Maglalang about her study on the possible occurrence of gas hydrates in offshore western Luzon — the first of its kind in the Philippines. Gas hydrates…

Ep122 - Viruses in the Arctic Ocean

May 14, 2026 56m

In this episode, we talk with Alyzza Calayag about her study on the diversity, seasonality, and global distribution of viruses in the Arctic Ocean. Viruses play critical roles in ocean ecosystems but…

Ep121 - Landslide prediction using machine learning

May 07, 2026 1h 1m

In this episode, we talk with Ms. Jamila B. Abuda about her study on using machine learning to predict when landslides are likely to occur along a mountain highway in Benguet, Philippines. Being able…

Lec3 - Rapid mangrove colonization due to high sedimentation from a flood control project

Apr 23, 2026 35m Bonus

Reuploading this lecture about the rapid mangrove colonization in Iloilo City because of high sedimentation from a flood control project. I also shared how this study developed from a class project…

Ep120 - Using computer vision to identify pollen for doubled haploid breeding

Apr 16, 2026 1h 4m

In this episode, we talk with John Albert M. Caraan about his study on Sporesight — an AI-powered computer vision tool that can automatically identify pollen developmental stages in eggplant in real…

Ep119 - How can scientists become better science communicators

Apr 09, 2026 1h 3m

In this episode, we are joined by Mikael Angelo Francisco — an award-winning science journalist, the co-founder and editor-in-chief of FlipScience.ph, host of the Ask Theory Podcast, and a leading…

Ep118 - Philippine Climate Types Based on Rainfall and Temperature

Apr 02, 2026 1h

Dr. Lyndon Olaguera discusses their study challenging the existing four-type Philippine climate classification by incorporating temperature alongside rainfall data from 1979 to 2015.📚Reference:…

Ep117 - Women's roles in Philippine agriculture

Mar 26, 2026 1h

To cap off our March episode and celebrate Women’s Month, Ms. Gemmalyn Trespalacio shares their study examining women’s roles in Philippine agriculture in the context of climate change through a…

Ep116 - Fisheries Resources in the Babuyan Channel

Mar 23, 2026 1h 1m

Dr. Angel Encarnacion discusses their study assessing the fisheries resources of the Babuyan Channel in Northern Philippines, uncovering fluctuating fish production trends and high fishing pressure…

Ep115 - Occurrence and stability of veterinary antibiotics in Pampanga River Basin

Mar 19, 2026 1h 14m

Mr. Gerardo Ilagan investigated the presence and fate of seven veterinary antibiotics, namely, amoxicillin, ampicillin, penicillin G, tetracycline, oxytetracycline, sulfamethazine, and…

Ep114 - Measuring CO2 efflux in Philippine mangroves

Mar 16, 2026 1h 4m

Mr. Sean Manalo shares a low-cost method to measure the carbon dioxide efflux in Philippine mangrove forests.📚Reference: Manalo SP, Salmo SI. 2025. Exploring the potential of low-cost portable CO2…

Ep113 - Urban Heat Island Effect

Mar 12, 2026 1h 5m

Dr. John Manalo discussed their study on how urbanization has driven temperature changes across the Philippines from 1951 to 2018 using 34 meteorological stations.📚Reference: Manalo JA, Matsumoto J,…

Ep112 - The land is sinking: Ground deformation after the 2013 Bohol earthquake

Mar 05, 2026 1h 3m

Engr. Angela Bauzon discusses her Master's thesis on ground deformation in Bohol following the devastating 2013 Mw 7.2 earthquake. Her study analyzes post-earthquake land movement along the coastal…

Lec2 - Manila Trench tsunami scenarios

Mar 01, 2026 12m Bonus

Reuploading this old lecture I made...Numerical modeling of tsunamis from the Manila Trench provides startling insights into the many countries and people who would be affected by such a catastrophic…

Ep111 - Local community participation in coastal resource management of Palaui Island

Feb 26, 2026 1h 13m

In this episode, Dr. Ballad discussed her study on Palaui Island Protected Landscape and Seascape (PIPLS) where she explores how ecotourism serves as an alternative livelihood for local communities…

Lec1 - This island in Lumaniag, Batangas was formed by storms

Feb 23, 2026 9m Bonus

Reuploading this old lecture I made...Tsunami or typhoon? Which one built the mysterious island off the coast of Lumaniag village in Batangas? That's the question researchers from UP Diliman set out…

Ep110 - Urban planning with AI

Feb 19, 2026 1h 10m

What does a livable city really look like and who gets to decide? In this episode, Enzo Campomanes explains how he developed AI models called "AI-voters" trained on satellite imagery and community…

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