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Corruption of incompetence threatens the future of the UPR

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La incompetencia, que raya en lo insólito, demostrada por las autoridades de la Universidad de Puerto Rico (UPR) al atender los señalamientos de la National Science Foundation (NSF), entidad que financia muchas de las investigaciones científicas que se conducen en la UPR, además de provocar la pérdida de decenas de millones de dólares, ya ha causado daño irreversible al prestigio de la institución. 

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Expecting gains in the millions with a scientific event in Puerto Rico

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By ELNUEVODIA.COM

INTERPHEX, an international life sciences event, is projected to provide an economic benefit to Puerto Rico of $4.8 millones when it takes place this October 4th and 5th at the San Juan Convention Center. 

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Are iguanas harmless?

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Scientists are debating whether the now ubiquitous iguanas are a threat for small and native species in Puerto Rico.

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