Art and Earth Science by Grass
Pip: The Fabulous Scientist is out here strapping a tiny camera to her neck and calling it fieldwork — and honestly, that tracks.Mara: This episode comes from fabulousgrass, and we're covering one thing in depth: how a pocket-sized action camera became the right tool for documenting a life full of hikes, music, painting, and coral… Continue reading Podcast Episode: Insta360 GO Ultra: My Outdoor Filming Companion
Grass Padrique | The Fabulous Scientist Some fountain pens I bought because they write beautifully. Others I bought because they were made locally and I love to support local businesses. And then there are the pens I buy simply because they remind me of childhood favorites. For me, that pen has always been a BENU. If… Continue reading Strawberry and Chocolate in Fountain Pen Form: A Delicious Pairing of BENU Neapolitan Ice Cream and Kobe Chocolate Strawberry Ink
Pip: Welcome to The Fabulous Scientist — where geology, energy, and the quiet hope that a child picks up a rock and asks why all apparently converge in one building in BGC.Mara: fabulousgrass has a piece this week about the new Energy Museum being developed by the Philippine Department of Energy, and what it means… Continue reading Podcast Episode: Energy Museum at the Department of Energy – Something to Look Forward to in BGC,
A few months ago, I reached out to one of our company's Community Relations officer with a simple idea: would it be possible to donate oil and rock samples to my former institute at the University of the Philippines Diliman? The National Institute of Geological Sciences houses a humble but fascinating geology museum filled with… Continue reading Energy Museum at the Department of Energy – Something to Look Forward to in BGC, Philippines
Grass Padrique | The Fabulous Scientist The best part of being a geologist is being out in the great outdoors — whether along the shore, out at sea, high in the mountains, or even simply by the roadside when a freshly exposed rock face appears after a road cut. Sadly, my current work happens mostly… Continue reading Fossil Hunting in La Union
Pip: Welcome to The Fabulous Scientist, where the rocks have backstories and the trails have coffee trees — and fabulousgrass is out here doing the fieldwork so we can sit here and talk about it.Mara: This episode covers two kinds of outdoor science: the geology of a limestone outcrop in La Union, and a family… Continue reading Podcast Episode: Geology And Nature Trails
Grass Padrique | The Fabulous Scientist As geologists, we love the interesting stories rocks tell. Some remind us of the deep and peaceful oceans, while others history of exciting tectonic events. For instance, alodapic limestone may look like it comes from a coral reef, but it actually formed elsewhere through a journey we call sediment… Continue reading Exploring The Alodapic Limestone in Agoo, La Union: A Field Geology Experience
Grass Padrique | The Fabulous Scientist Sometimes, an old hobby gently beckons you and says, "I’m here waiting for you to enjoy me again!" For me, that hobby is photography. Now, before anyone points out that I've been taking photos for years, let me clarify: I've mostly been a visual storyteller armed with nothing more… Continue reading So I Bought an 8-Year-Old Camera and Somehow Feel Good About It
Trekking has been a constant in my life for over two decades—partly because I’m a geologist, and partly because my idea of “relaxing” involves sweating uphill while questioning my life choices. Over the years, I’ve wandered through trails that tourists rarely bother with, and in doing so, I’ve seen nature at her most unfiltered—and met… Continue reading Easy Family Nature Trekking in Baguio: Exploring the Forest Bathing Trail at Camp John Hay
Grass Padrique | The Fabulous Scientist Hey, everyone! If you’ve been hanging around this blog for a while, you probably already know I’m a full-on dendrophile—a person who gets unreasonably excited about trees and plants. One of my favorite things to do during my fitness walks (whether in UP Diliman or wherever I happen to… Continue reading Discover the Rare JC’s Vine: A Hidden Gem in Philippine Flora
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