Taste of Science
In this special Klima series, Fr. Badillo provides us a glimpse of how science plays a large role in our everyday lives. Nothing is ever mundane or non-descript - not when every event has a taste of science.
Fr. Victor Badillo, S.J. is a Filipino Jesuit astronomer who has spent decades studying the skies, as well as writing about science. Fr. Badillo once served as the director of the Manila Observatory. He has a PhD in Physics - and has an asteroid named after him.
Why is the Night Sky Dark?
The question might seem silly, but the answer lies in the physical properties of the universe. Find out why the night sky is dark in this new essay by Fr. Badillo
The Baptism of Prince William
In this new article, Fr. Badillo looks at how the water and air we use today connect us with our ancestors, and even Jesus himself
PAGASA AND MO
When disasters strike, people often compare research institutions, blame the institutions involved, and then reminisce about the past. But are the comparisons and blame valid? In this article, Fr. Badillo re-examines the arguments and looks at how we might view our past through rose-colored lenses.
Newton's Apple
One afternoon, young Isaac Newton was sitting under an apple tree. Upon his head fell an apple - and onto our world stumbled his ideas. In this essay, Fr. Victor Badillo looks at how the famous apple grounded celestial mechanics - providing Newton a "method to weight the universe."
Mary Jane Ortega and Air Pollution
Fr. Victor Badillo introduces us to Mary Jane Ortega, mayor of San Fernando La Union. Ms. Ortega is an environmentalist who is fighting against air pollution, and is an inspiration to public servants everywhere.
Tsunamis
First, a strong earthquake. Then, a receding shoreline. In this new Taste of Science article, Fr. Badillo explores the science behind tsunamis, and discusses what you should do to prepare for one.
The Greenhouse Effect
We hear talk about the greenhouse effect, and how awful it is - but did you know that the greenhouse effect allows the earth to sustain life? Learn more about glass houses, greenhouses, and greenhouse gases in this second article in the Taste of Science series by Fr. Badillo.
Relativity in Cubao
For Fr. Badillo, driving through Cubao isn't routine: it's a chance to experience the fundamental principle of Special Relativity. Einstein, Newton, and Galileo could well hold a physics conference on the street!