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Puerto Rican scientists create exo-planet catalog

Submitted on 18 January 2012 - 11:12am

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Prof. Abel Méndez and his colleagues from the Planetary Habitability Laboratory in the University of Puerto Rico in Arecibo just released a catalog with extrasolar moons and planets, some of which may be able to harbor life. This article is part of Ciencia Puerto Rico's collaboration with El Nuevo Día.

Protecting birds in Puerto Rico

Submitted on 17 January 2012 - 2:22pm

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The Department of Natural and Environmental Resources in collaboration with other agencies has created a list that classifies and describes the state and tendencies of the populations of endangered bird species in Puerto Rico.

Power Authority looks for alternatives to gas pipeline

Submitted on 12 January 2012 - 9:44pm

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José Ortíz, president of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority's governing board, has said that Gov. Luis Fortuño the public corporation's managers to look for cheaper and faster alternatives that the proposed gas pipeline to bring natural gas to Puerto Rico.

Hydration key during exercise

Submitted on 5 January 2012 - 8:51pm

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A study from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine found that Puerto Rican young athletes don't hydrate well before, during and after training, making them constantly dehydrated. This article is part of Ciencia Puerto Rico's collaboration with El Nuevo Día.

Meteor showers over Puerto Rico

Submitted on 5 January 2012 - 12:23pm

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A meteor shower, known as Quadrantis, was seen yesterday in its peak, however it can be appreciated until January 12th. Several other meteor showers will be seen during 2012. Also, on January 6th, Three Kings Day, Puerto Rican will be able to see the International Space Station across their skies.

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