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Adolfo Rodríguez Velázquez: Explaining Science So That Others Can See Themselves In It
In a Caribbean cave, where light barely enters and silence seems absolute, Dr. Adolfo Rodríguez Velázquez observes, searching for movement, patterns, life. But…
Cuban frogs multiply and threaten native species in Puerto Rico
The fame of coquí frogs as Puerto Rico's best-known frogs is matched only—though not for a good reason—by Cuban frogs, an invasive amphibian that has…
Exotic animals: Over 1,000 specimens placed under DRNA custody in five months
In less than five months, the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DRNA) has captured or received over 1,000 birds, mammals, and reptiles at its…
Mongoose populations in El Yunque
Diana Guzmán Colón studied mongoose populations in different ecosystems within el Yunque National Forest.
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Biography - Astronaut Joseph Acabá
Educator, hydrologist, Puerto Rican astronaut. Born on May 17, 1967, in Inglewood, California, but raised in Anaheim, California. His parents are Rafael and…
Protecting the scaly-naped pigeon
The scaly-naped pigeon (Patagioenas squamosa) is threatened by hunting in the Caribbean. At present, the pigeon is abundant in Puerto Rico, but overharvesting…
Rosa Navarro Haydon: Founder of Puerto Rican School Science Education 1926-1966
Many historians agree that one of the most difficult periods in the history of Puerto Rico occurred between late 1920s and early 1940s. During this time, the…
Meet the Puerto Rican owl: the only species endemic to the island and currently under threat
As the sun sets, between the crowing of roosters and the calling of coquí frogs, you may hear a sound from above similar to that produced by shoes on a…
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Charla científicos al servicio en línea: Mi viaje en la Fitopatología
¡Detectives de las plantas en acción! En esta charla la Dra. Sofía Macchiavelli nos cuenta cómo se convirtió en fitopatóloga y cómo utiliza ciencia de…
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C3Tec Opens the First School Biotechnology Lab
Juncos — The Centro Criollo de Ciencia y Tecnología del Caribe (C3Tec) announced the opening of the first educational biotechnology lab, named BioLab: Explora…
Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, and Belize Share Solutions Against the Aedes aegypti Mosquito
San Juan, Puerto Rico. October 2, 2026 – More than 200 public health professionals, students, vector control technicians, municipal leaders, and community…
De un laboratorio en Mayagüez al mercado farmacéutico global
From a Lab in Mayagüez to the Global Pharmaceutical MarketTechnology developed over 26 years by a UPRM researcher is licensed by a Puerto Rican company and has…
Coral Reefs Protection starts with Education
Middle and high school teachers train on the value of these ecosystems and the challenges they faceSan Juan, Puerto Rico, September 9, 2026 – Dozens of middle…
Plant Diagnostic Clinic at EEA Juana Díaz Receives NPDN Accreditation
Plant Diagnostic Clinic at EEA Juana Díaz Receives NPDN AccreditationThe Plant Diagnostic Clinic at the Juana Díaz Agricultural Experiment Station (EEA), part…
Boricua Emprende Fest Brings Together 2,275 Participants and Presents a Snapshot of Entrepreneurship in Puerto Rico"
Boricua Emprende Fest Brings Together 2,275 Participants and Presents a Snapshot of Entrepreneurship in Puerto RicoThe event's eighth edition, held at the…
American Meteorological Society to Honor Two UPRM Graduates for Their Scientific Contributions
Meteorologist Isha M. Renta López and Dr. Ángel F. Adames Corraliza, both graduates of the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (UPRM), will receive…
Team led by women turns plantain peels into an alternative to traditional plastic
Every typical Puerto Rican dish contains an essential ingredient: plantain.
Adolfo Rodríguez Velázquez: Explaining Science So That Others Can See Themselves In It
In a Caribbean cave, where light barely enters and silence seems absolute, Dr. Adolfo Rodríguez Velázquez observes, searching for movement, patterns, life. But…
EnTRUST Life Sciences Accelerator Celebrates Its Fifth Cohort with $375,000 Awarded to Research Projects
The Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust (PRSTRT), through its Technology Transfer Office (TTO) and its Research Grants Program, announced today…
Why your brain needs to sleep
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, sleep is often the first thing we sacrifice. However, sleep is essential for your brain to be healthy, alert, and…
The role of the Puerto Rican bee in shade-grown coffee production is highlighted
More than 40 coffee growers and farmers participated in an educational event at Casa Pueblo.