Mikael Angelo Francisco
School
University Of The Philippines Diliman
Expertise
Wildlife & Environment Convervation, Science Of Natural Phenomena, Paleontology & Prehistoric Life
- Mikael has been writing for Grunge since April of 2021.
- He enjoys writing for the brand and tackles topics that involve science, history, and mysteries.
- A multi-awarded science journalist, he has co-authored books about media literacy and Filipino scientists and wrote a book about science trivia.
Experience
An independent science journalist since 2013, Mikael uses his research skills and science communication experience to craft articles for Grunge. He enjoys investigating mysteries and conducting science-themed deep dives on interesting or little-known topics. He hopes that his articles can foster curiosity in Grunge's readership and that they can see and appreciate science the way he does.
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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Dying in orbital limbo would have been a depressing contradiction. But the astronauts aboard Apollo 13 had more important matters to consider, like surviving.
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Some monsters were metaphorical, but there are a few that might have been based on actual things. Here are mythical monsters that might have actually existed.
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These lies you learned in science class should have been corrected a long time ago.