Noticias CienciaPR

By: Dr. Wilson Gonzalez-Espada, Ciencia Puerto Rico

At first look, history and microbiology may seem disciplines with nothing in common. However, two Latina faculty members at the College of the Holy Cross, in Worcester MA, vehemently shattered the perceived boundaries between these disciplines to provide their students with a unique and long-lasting learning experience.

The organization Mercy Corps, in collaboration with other entities, is leading several environmental recovery and rehabilition projects around Puerto Rico following Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The goal is to attract tourism and improve the economy.

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Caribbean Strong; under the slogan of Building Resilience with Equity, is the first post Maria resilience summit to be held at the Sheraton Hotel of the Convention Center from February 27 to March 1, 2019.

The Puerto Rican astronaut, Joseph Acabá, went into space where he will collaborate on the research conducted in the International Space Station (ISS).

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According to the American Cancer Society, every person should get tested for colorectal cancer at age 50. Early detection is key in prevention and treatment because many times colorectal cancer does not present any symptoms 

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El martes, la clase de biología de los estudiantes de décimo grado de la escuela Leonides Morales, en este municipio, tuvo un sabor diferente. Literalmente.

La maestra Brenda Estévez les pidió a sus alumnos que trajeran dulces, y ellos llegaron con chocolates, galletas, marshmallows, cereal, grageas y mantequilla de maní, entre otros.

The Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust  (PRSTRT) announced the establishment of the Vector Control Unit of Puerto Rico after receiving official announcement of the Center for Diseases Control & Prevention (CDC) for a collaborative agreement for this purpose. Such collaborative agreement will give the Trust a grant to create, manage and operate this unit.

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.

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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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