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Cleaning the coasts

Submitted on 22 September 2010 - 3:46pm

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Close to 15,000 volunteers will join the Scuba Dogs Society on Saturday to clean over 300 beaches, rivers, lakes and coastal areas in Puerto Rico, as part of the International Coastal Cleaning Day, celebrated in more than 100 places around the world. Those interested should sign up by calling 787-783-6377 or visiting the Scuba Dogs Society webpage.

The history of the Radiotelescope

Submitted on 21 September 2010 - 2:12pm

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In the second article of the series about the Arecibo Radiotelescope, Dr. Wilson Gonzalez Espada of CienciaPR, tells us about the history of the radiotelescope. This article is part of CienciaPR's collaboration with CienciaPR.

Statistics could save your life

Submitted on 13 September 2010 - 5:18pm

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Statistics are methods of quantification that allow us to interpret scientific data and can be crucial when taking public policy decisions. Statistics affect different areas such as the economy and health.

Window into the Universe, right here in Puerto Rico

Submitted on 13 September 2010 - 5:14pm

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Wilson Gonzalez Espada, CienciaPR team member, tells us about his week-long experience at the Arecibo Observatory and describes the components of the radiotelescope and how it works. This article is the first of six and it's part of CienciaPR's collaboration with El Nuevo Dia.

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