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Girl finds a new use for algae

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Frances Rosario / frances.rosario@gfrmedia.com

Alanys had a problem. The shore of the beach she frequently visits with her family is covered with piles of algae. "They look ugly and the smell," she said. So she took matters into her own hands, with science. With her father's help she designed a few experiments to test if the algae could be used as fertilizer. She discovered that under certain conditions, algae can be recycled and used to make plants grow better.

 

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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and NASA present the exhibition "Here, there, and everywhere" at the UPR Río Piedras

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The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO), inpartnership with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), presents the exhibit Here, there, and everywhere, from April 3- 29, 2013 at the José M. Lázaro Library of the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras campus, announced today Dr. Carmen A. Pantoja, Associate Professor if the Physics Department of the Natural Sciences Faculty, who is coordinating the activity.

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Casa Pueblo launches course on ethics for scientist citizens

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Dr. Arturo Massol Deyá

Some thirty Puerto Rican scientists in training will be exposed to the harsh situation facing the planet and ethical questions about his responsibility to change this reality.


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Watch the hand sanitizer use

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Over-using hand sanitizers has been linked with the emergences of antibiotic resistant "super bugs". So, to be safe, always wash your hands with soap and water often and only use hand-santizer as a compliment to them.


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Astronomy events this weekend

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ELNUEVODIA.COM

The Astronomy Society of Puerto Rico is celbratng several events this weekend. For more info, write to:astronomiapr@gmail.com, or call 787-531-7277 . Visit facebook.com/saprinc or twitter, @SociedadAstroPR


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The Physics of Baseball

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Mónica I. Feliú Mójer

This article explains the science behind the baseball game.

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RCM succesfully treated bilateral retinoblastoma case in Puerto Rico

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Nicole Colón

The Department of Ophtalmology and Pedriatrics at the Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico used a combination of therapies to treat a bilateral retinoblastoma case in Puerto Rico.

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Senate approves natural reserve designation of Northeast Corridor

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Rebecca Banuchi / rebecca.banuchi@gfrmedia.com

Almost 10 years after the first preservation efforts, the Puerto Rican Senate has approved a law that designates the 3,057 acres of the Northeast Corridor a natural reserve.

 

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'Strange lights' in our skies tonight

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El Nuevo Día

Several people have been reporting seeing 'strange lights' in the Puerto Rican skies recently. The Caribbean Astronomy Society explians that those lights are the reflection of satellites or even space junk. 

 

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Science party at Sagrado Corazón

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El Nuevo Día Educador

For the third consecutive year, Universidad del Sagrado Corazón will host its Science Festival from March 18-21, 2013. Check out the schedule below (in Spanish).

 

Lunes 18 de marzo

Presentación: Misión tripulada a Marte

Recurso: Dr. Félix Soto, de NASA

Audiencia: Estudiantes de cuarto a sexto grado

Hora: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Lugar: Teatro Emilio Belaval, USC

¿De qué se trata?: Entérate de los avances que la NASA ha logrado en vuelos de larga duración y adaptación humana al ambiente espacial.

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