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Science's battle against alcoholism

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Alcohol is one of the most abused drugs in the world. Research efforts to minimize the deleterious effects of alcoholism have led to the development of treatments, including pharmaceuticals, social and psycological therapy.

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Ricardo Flores: “the education we receive in Puerto Rico is excellent"

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Ricardo Flores Hernández, a distinguished physican and researcher in the field of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology, has a genuine commitment to educating the hispanic community about cancer and highlighting the education he received at the Medical Science Campus from the University of Puerto Rico.

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UPR-Aguadilla highlights Aeronautics program

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UPR-Aguadilla will continue to offer their Associate Degree in Aeronautic and Aerospace Technology.

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UPR Humacao fosters gender equality in robotics

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The University of Puerto Rico - Humacao in a collaborative effort with the Residential Center of Educational Activities in Ceiba are working on the proyect, Cybernetic girls are femenine. This program will educate ninth grade girls in robotic courses in order to increase the number of women in STEM fields.

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Species become extinct...so?

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Our planet's biodiversity is in danger, with many endangered species. What is the problem with these species dissapearing? 

This article discusses the consequences to our planet and explains why this should concern us.

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Teenager creates habitat for Puerto Rican Boa

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Gerardo E. Alvarado León

The San Patricio State Forest in Guaynabo recently opened a conservation area for the Puerto Rican Boa that was designed by Victor Aguilar, a tenth grade student.

 

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New alliance agreement for clinical research

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The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc (PMSF) joins the Puerto Rico Consortium for Clinical Investigation (PRCCI), a nation-wide initiative to accelerate clinical research in Puerto Rico

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Mercury will be visible at sunset these coming days

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The Astronomy Society of Puerto Rico informed that the planet Mercury will be seen everyday after sunset until approximatelly December, 20th. 

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Local production of pineapples at risk

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José Zamora, a researcher from the Agriculture Extension Service at the University of Puerto Rico, warns about the risk of importing pineapple seeds from Costa Rica due to the possible presence of the fungus Fusarium Oxysporum which could terminate local pineapple production. 

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Infotech Aerospace and RUM announce new Aeroespace Center

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Infotech Aerospace Services (IAS) donated $115,000 for the creation of a new Aerospace Center at the University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez Campus. These new faccilities will include classrooms and laboratories dedicated for education in mechanical engineering and aerospace research.

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