Why do bees swarm in one place, usually a plant? Here is my little bee story of a recent experience and some facts about bee stings. One morning, I noticed something unusual is happening in our garden. There seems to be a clump of insects flying about in one of the breast high potted plants … Read more
Can a three-hour Bioblitz yield useful information? This article highlights the results of a quick trip to a coastal fringe. See what flora and fauna could thrive in a disturbed mangrove ecosystem. The past two weeks had been quite busy for me as I try to keep up with two graduate and two undergraduate subjects in the university. One of those … Read more
Are you one of those who want to do research but find yourself too busy with your teaching tasks? Do you wish you can do more and improve your research performance? Here are five time management tips to help you out. One of the four major functions of regular faculty members in the university is to … Read more
What is a negative externality? Appreciate the importance of knowing and understanding externality, an environmental economics concept, by reading this article. In environmental economics, one of the interesting and useful concepts discussed is externality. And I was reminded of this concept when I took a trip, together with friends and family, to Kitu-Kito. It is … Read more
This article defines environmental champion. What does it take to become one? An example is provided. Several years back, I was tasked to deliver a talk in front of colleagues and students about environmental champions. Despite being in the environment field for so long, it was my first time to encounter such word. Understanding is … Read more