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Stars crashing can be seen with the naked eye

Submitted on 17 January 2017 - 9:35am

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The astronomy professor Larry Molnar from Calvin College in Michigan explained that it is predicted that when a binary star, that is already visible through telescopes,  explodes it will be seen with the naked eye since it will double its brilliance.

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Scholarship to study outside of Puerto Rico

Submitted on 17 January 2017 - 9:10am

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The Kinesis Foundation announced the availability of the Kinesis Scholarship for Puerto Rican students who wish to complete undergraduate or graduate studies outside of Puerto Rico. The period to apply is from January 15 to March 30. The application process can be completed through the following website: www.kinesispr.org

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Puerto Rican App developed to consult doctors through the internet

Submitted on 17 January 2017 - 8:50am

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Drs. Juan Carlos Ramos y Aleida Nieves developed the medical consulting service Tu Salud Virtual, an application that you can access through your phone, tablet or computer that allows you to consult doctors from your home.

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Asking not to replant invasive orchids in Puerto Rico

Submitted on 13 January 2017 - 2:49pm

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Several studies done at the University of Puerto Rico inform on the impact of an invasive species, the phillipine orchid (Spathoglottis plicata), which competes with the native species of orchid Bletia patula. They urge the public not to take and replant this exotic orchid in order to control the dispersion of the plant and the effects on the ecosystem. 

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Study reveals no genetic component to alcoholism

Submitted on 9 January 2017 - 10:59pm

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Research conducted in the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology at the Medical Sciences Campus from the University of Puerto Rico, sought to determine if teenagers were naturally predisposed to alcoholism. This study revealed that the age at which drinking begins outranks genetics as an essential marker to predict alcoholism in adulthood.

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Odyssey of the flight of birds

Submitted on 9 January 2017 - 10:35pm

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Puerto Rico serves as a temporary oasis for migratory birds that come to the Island to replenish before continuing to the last part of their journey. Studying and observing the habits of these birds is important since it provides information on the state of our ecosystems.

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SRDC Saturday Research Academy Program, Spring 2017 Session

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The main goal of Saturday Research Academy Program (SRAP) of the Student Research Development Center (SRDC) is to encourage pre-college research, develop student’s written and oral communication skills, and provide a forum in Puerto Rico for students to foster interest in undergraduate and graduate education, particularly in the STEM-C fields.

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Guía para maestros: El Sistema Cardiovascular

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¡Saludos! Mi nombre es Ana Vaquer y soy estudiante doctoral del departamento de Fisiología de la Universidad de Puerto Rico Recinto de Ciencias Médicas. Me interesa proseguir una carrera en la academia, por lo que desarrollar mis destrezas en el ámbito de la educación es de mucho interés para mí. También es de mi interés comunicar ciencias de manera eficiente a nuestra sociedad. Como parte de mi desarrollo académico y con el apoyo del programa Yale Ciencia Academy al cual pertenezco, desarrollé una guía para maestros para la instrucción del Sistema Cardiovascular a estudiantes de escuela superior.

ASPPH NEWS December 9, 2016 Now Accepting Applications for the ASPPH/EPA Environmental Health Fellowship Program – Due January 2

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The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health is pleased to offer recent graduates from Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)-accredited, ASPPH member schools and programs of public health an exciting opportunity to gain environmental health experience at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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