Ciencias terrestres y del espacio
Puerto Rico’s first oyster farm is in Culebra: “We have built it from within the community”
Hidden beneath the calm waters of Culebra, at a maximum depth of 40 feet, an initiative aims to transform marine wealth into an…
A Trio of Space Satellites Launch to Study the Sun’s Violent Side
Cape Canaveral, Florida — A group of space weather satellites lifted off Wednesday morning to closely observe solar storms that…
Technological innovation at the service of the environment: Quebradillas cobitos find refuge in 3D shells
Quebradillas - On the beaches of this municipality, hermit crabs face a silent dilemma: there are not enough shells to protect…
Reviving Puerto Rico’s vanilla industry: how farmers in Castañer are bringing back the island’s sweet legacy
Lares - Did you know that vanilla is one of the best-selling products in the world and that Puerto Rico is one of the…
Science “at the service of communities”: first extreme heat monitoring conducted in southwestern Puerto Rico
At 4:30 a.m., more than 60 volunteers went out to face the relentless protagonist of the Puerto Rican summer: the heat.…
Main characters in Science: Marine biologist uses upside down jellyfish to protect Puerto Rican coasts
For Dr. Natalia López Figueroa, a Puerto Rican researcher, the first day of the rest of her life began in a class on marine…
Marcos Berríos receives astronaut "wings" from fellow Puerto Rican Joseph Acabá
"I hope to make you proud," says the new astronaut as he sends a message to Puerto Rico during an interview with El Nuevo Dia…
Wetlands: vital ecosystems threatened by climate change and human activity
The Cabo Rojo Salt Flats are among the most affected, and their restoration will begin in March. Despite the importance of…
"Caribbean Climate Resilience" game created to educate on the effects of climate change
The tool is part of an effort led by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Caribbean Climate Center As part of an…
Climate change threatens imports and increases Puerto Rico's food vulnerability
Forest fires, torrential rains, droughts and extreme heat affect the countries that supply the archipelago, forcing an increase…
Climate change effects project bleak outlook for Puerto Rico and the rest of the Caribbean islands
This was stated by Rueanna Haynes, an expert in climate governance who was on the island to present the keynote address at the…
Ivette Perfecto: a pioneer in agroecological research
The veteran Puerto Rican scientist was exalted to the National Academy of Sciences of the United States. With an impeccable…