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Girl finds a new use for algae

Submitted on 28 March 2013 - 2:27pm

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Frances Rosario / frances.rosario@gfrmedia.com

Alanys had a problem. The shore of the beach she frequently visits with her family is covered with piles of algae. "They look ugly and the smell," she said. So she took matters into her own hands, with science. With her father's help she designed a few experiments to test if the algae could be used as fertilizer. She discovered that under certain conditions, algae can be recycled and used to make plants grow better.

 

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Microbiólogo: inscripción para ASM en Denver sube de precio Abril 1

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La reunión principal de microbiólogos, la reunión general de la American Society for Microbiology, es en Denver, CO.  CienciaPR estará coordinando un junte de microbiólogos boricuas (pendiente para más detalles).  Si vas, Inscríbete antes del 1 de abril para ahorar dinero.

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Watch the hand sanitizer use

Submitted on 25 March 2013 - 2:05pm

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Over-using hand sanitizers has been linked with the emergences of antibiotic resistant "super bugs". So, to be safe, always wash your hands with soap and water often and only use hand-santizer as a compliment to them.

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¿Conoces a un(@) maestr@ de ciencias y matemáticas sobresaliente? ¡Nomínal@ para el Premio Presidencial!

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The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the nation's highest honors for teachers of mathematics and science (including computer science). Awardees serve as models for their colleagues, inspiration to their communities, and leaders in the improvement of mathematics and science education.

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Gates Foundation Grand Challenge Exploration Grant ($100,000 )

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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is inviting innovators to apply for this new grant opportunity open now until May 7, 2013.
Please check it out and spread the word far and wide throughout your networks! 

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