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Puerto Rico to be TsunamiReady

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The earthquake occured early morning on May 16th, 2010 in Puerto Rico underscores the importance of being prepared for and earthquake and potential tsunami. In Puerto Rico, the Puerto Rico Seismic Network and NOAA are leading the plan to make all coastal towns in Puerto Rico TsunamiReady. This article is part of CienciaPR's collaboration with El Nuevo Día.

Bacteria and antibiotics

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Scientists at Boston University discovered that exposing bacteria to a lower-than-recommended dose of antibiotics cause mutations that make them resistant to these drugs. This article is part of CienciaPR's collaboration with El Nuevo Día.

Geology and health related

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Medical geology studies the relationship between natural geological cycles and its impact on human and animal health. This branch of science also studies the influence that environmental factors exert over the geographical distribution of certain health conditions. This article is the sixth and last piece on Environmental Priorities written by Dr. Wilson Gonzalez Espada for CienciaPR's collaboration with El Nuevo Dia.

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