Ciencia Puerto Rico Podcast

Produced by Dr. Wilson González-Espada, the CienciaPR podcast presents the latest scientific discoveries in fun, relatable, and easy to understand format that the whole family can enjoy.

You can hear or download the CienciaPR podcasts from this page, or you can find them on iTunes. In Puerto Rico, you can also hear the latest CienciaPR podcasts on Radio Casa Pueblo, Radio Universidad, or Radio Prócer

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Is there amber in Puerto Rico? Yes!

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Puerto Rican scientists are studying the presence of amber in Puerto Rico and its use by past indigenous populations.

The original podcast and story are in Spanish. To review them, please click on the "Español" button below or the link at the top right of the page.

 

Understanding the primal response to fear

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Scientists from the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus are studying the neurobiology of fear.

The original podcast and story are in Spanish. To review them, please click on the "Español" button below or the link at the top right of the page.

Volcanic pressure and deformation

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Satellite images can detect deformation of terrestrial surfaces near the vicinity of volcanoes before traditional eruption signs can be detected.

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New paradigms for the ecology of invasions

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The traditional paradigm of "invasion ecology' is undergoing revision thanks to new experimental evidence.

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Puerto Rican high school students travel to Kentucky for science research

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A new partnership between Morehead State University and Universidad Metropolitana de Puerto Rico pairs faculty with mentees to produce high-quality science.

Overheated lizards – Radiocápsula Ciencia Puerto Rico

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The Puerto Rican lizard, "Anolis cristatellus", has two populations, one living in dry forests (Guánica, Aguirre, Boquerón and Ceiba) and one living in humid forests (Guajataca, Cambalache, La Vega and Mata de Plátano). Those living in dry forests are reaching their maximum temperature and could be a victim of climate change.

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