Articles for author: Maria Faith Saligumba

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Aztec Agriculture and Soil Microbes: Secrets of the Chinampas Still Live On

Maria Faith Saligumba

Floating on the ancient waters of Lake Xochimilco, something extraordinary was happening six centuries ago. While European farmers struggled with depleted soils and unpredictable harvests, the Aztecs had perfected a farming system so advanced that modern scientists are only now beginning to understand its brilliance. These weren’t just gardens—they were living ecosystems where soil microbes ...

Asteroids

How Asteroid Samples Support the Panspermia Hypothesis

Maria Faith Saligumba

What if the origin of life on Earth isn’t a story that begins with our planet, but rather a cosmic tale that starts in the depths of space? For decades, scientists have debated whether life’s building blocks arrived here from somewhere else entirely. Now, groundbreaking research from asteroid samples delivered by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission is ...

Cosmic Teacup

Could a Black Hole Contain a Universe? What Theories Suggest

Maria Faith Saligumba

Picture yourself standing at the edge of an infinite mystery, where the boundaries between the largest and smallest structures in existence blur into something beyond comprehension. What if the universe you call home isn’t expanding into empty space, but instead exists within the event horizon of a colossal black hole in another, larger cosmos? This ...

Magnificent indoor waterfall surrounded by tropical greenery inside Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore.

Singapore’s Secret Forest: Where Wildlife Rehabilitation Meets Research

Maria Faith Saligumba

Deep in the heart of Singapore lies a remarkable ecosystem that most visitors never discover—a network of conservation facilities and research centers that quietly work around the clock to protect and study the nation’s remarkable biodiversity. While millions flock to Singapore’s famous attractions, there’s an entire world of wildlife rehabilitation and scientific discovery happening behind ...

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Rainforest Soil Secrets: Microbes That Help Malaysia’s Jungles Thrive

Maria Faith Saligumba

Beneath the towering canopies of Malaysia’s ancient rainforests lies a hidden universe that makes these green kingdoms possible. While tourists marvel at orangutans swinging through the trees and colorful hornbills soaring overhead, the real magic happens in a teaspoon of soil beneath their feet. Here, billions of microscopic organisms work tirelessly, creating an invisible network ...

a large alligator sitting on top of a rock

Can Crocodiles Climb Trees? (Spoiler: Yes, and Here’s Why)

Maria Faith Saligumba

Picture this: you’re walking through a swamp, carefully watching the water for any sign of a crocodile. You scan the muddy banks, the floating logs, even the shadows beneath the water’s surface. But did you ever think to look up? Most people entering crocodile territory keep a wary eye out on water and land, but ...