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Scientists propose artificial reef

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Gerardo E. Alvarado León

Condado Beach, between La Concha and Marriott hotels, is one of the most visited by tourists and locals and it's also one of the most dangerous ones due to rip currents. To address the issue a group of residents, supported by technical and scientific staff, are proposing the installation of an artificial reef, 150 meters from the coast.

You can read the full version of this article in Spanish by clicking on ESPAÑOL.

14 species flora and fauna are endangered in Puerto Rico

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Gerardo E. Alvarado León

According to the US Federal Fish and Wildlife Service there are 14 endangered species of flora and fauna in Puerto Rico.  

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What is a stroke?

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A stroke is a cerebrovascular incident in which there is a lack of oxygen being supplied to the brain.

This is a modified shorter version of a blogpost originally appeared on our blog Conocimiento: A Tu Salud. 

Spectacular image of San Juan taken from space

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El Nuevo Dia

A new image taken at 4:00 pm on March 2, 2016 as the International Space Station was above Puerto Rico, shows the San Juan metropolitan area with great detail.

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ZIka vaccines might arrive too late

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Agencia EFE

Ginebra - The World Health Organization (WHO) warned today that the vaccine against Zika virus might arrive to late to have a real impact on the current epidemic going on in Latin America.

For the full article, please refer to the spanish version of this site.

 

Seven technology promises for 2016

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Yalixa Rivera Cruz

Technology experts discuss 7 technologies that may dominate in 2016: virtual reality, 3D printing, big data, video and social media, cell phones, smart houses and e-wallet.

 

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Colder temperatures lower the risk of chikungunya infection

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The mosquito that propagates the dengue and chikungunya virus is unable to complete its life cycle at temperatures lower than 77 grades Fahrenheit.
 
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Alarmante acumulación de contaminantes emergentes en cuerpos de agua

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A recent report from the Environmental Quality Board revealed that many water bodies and reservoirs in Puerto Rico are contaminated with antibiotics, cosmetics, steroids, insect repellent and other types of emerging pollutants. Students and scientists at the University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez are turning to nontechnology to create filters that may help address this problem.

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Puerto Rican geographer educates about climate change

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Gerardo E. Alvarado León

Lumari Pardo Rodríguez is completing her phd studying climate change at UC Santa Barbara.

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Use of technology to teach students with Autism

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Pedro A. Menéndez Sanabria

Teacher Bryan Rivera developed the project Sense around Bakery Club for Autism Learners for students ages 11 and 13 with support form the Department of Education.

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