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Environmental officials and scientists warned Friday that Puerto Rico is dangerously vulnerable to the effects of global climate change and urged it to prepare by better-regulated coastal development, and perhaps even by building artificial reefs. 

The storm-caused floods and erosion that have always affected the U.S. Caribbean territory are expected to grow worse as temperatures and seas rise, perhaps by 22 inches (57 centimeters) by 2060, according to a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers study.

New images from star Harbig-Haro 46/47 were captured by ALMA telescope in Chile

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Héctor Arce, professor at Yale University, and his group capture the first images of the star Harbig-Haro 46/47 from the ALMA radiotelescope in the dessert Atcama in Chile.

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Puerto Rican parrot takes flight

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The Department of Natural and Environmental Resources is evaluating the creation of a third aviary to breed the endangered Puerto Rican parrot and help the restoration of its population. The population of the Amazona vittata was once at 13 individuals and today is around 500.

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Scientific Inmersion in Juncos

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A group of students from Juncos, Las Piedras, Gurabo and San Lorenzo participated in a scientific summer program offered by G-Works and sponsored by AMGEN.

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Puerto Rican students observed Perseids meteor shower

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A group of students lead by Professor Oscar Resto (UPR-Physics Department) designed an experiment to capture the Perseids Meteor Shower.

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How do corals fight infections?

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An interdisciplinary group of scientists from UPR Rio Piedras, including Dr. Claudia P. Ruiz-Díaz (Department of Environmental Sciences), Carlos Toledo-Hernández and Alberto M. Sabat (Department of Biology), and Mariano Marcano (Department of Computer Sciences) developed a research study that examined the immune response of corals of the species Gorgonia ventalina from a mathematical simulation perspective.

Bats help prevent harmful pests

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Scientists Isha Alexander and Keith Geluso used innovative field techniques to capture bats at Vieques Island. This information will be used to quantify the species of bats living in Vieques and to estimate their population, which is essential for developing management plans.

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World renowned Arecibo Observatory celebrates 50 years

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The Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, the largest radiotelescope in the world, celebrated 50 years of its installation.

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Young farmer an example for all

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José Esteban López Maldonado is one of the youngest certified farmers in Puerto Rico. Together with his father, this 10-year-old from Adjuntas cultivates a variety of fruits, vegetables and legumes in his farm and is also a musician.

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Invasive Boa Constrictor Thriving on Puerto Rico

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Invasive Boa Constrictor Thriving on Puerto Rico

 

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MAYAGÜEZ, Puerto Rico— Non-native boa constrictors, which can exceed 10 feet and 75 pounds, have established a breeding population in Puerto Rico, one that appears to be spreading, according to research published in the journal Biological Invasions.

 

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