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Puerto Rican scientist studies meteor impact

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Cristina Lugo Centeno, graduate student in earth sciences at Syracuse University has discovered evidence of a meteor impact in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

 

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Puerto Rico Science trust reviews achievements

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The Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust leadership presented the achievements that were made during their first three years of existence to the Legislature.

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Prolonged drought forecast lurks the Caribbean

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The Caribbean Drought and Precipitation Monitoring Network alerted the countries in this region that the abnormal climate conditions that have caused the worst droughts in the last decades, will continue this year. 

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Rosa Navarro Haydon: bedrock of science education in Puerto Rico

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Wilson J. González-Espada

Rosa Navarro Haydon, developed the first elementary school science curriculum. This educator, although sometimes forgotten, played an essential role in the critical transition of the history of education in our country.

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Story Code Puerto Rico invite Puerto Rican creative rebels to explore innovative multiplatform storytelling in the island

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San Juan, Puerto Rico-April 3 - The first meeting of Story Code: Puerto Rico will take place on April 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust, located at Barrio Monacillos, Río Piedras, Old State Penitentiary. The event will explore immersive experiences with Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and Transmedia Documentaries.

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Puerto Rico Seismic Network inaugurates new facilities at RUM

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The Puerto Rico Seismic Network inaugurated its new headquarters at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez campus.
 
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University students from Humacao win NASA competition

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Students from the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) at Humacao, represented the Island in the Human Exploration Rover Challenge NASA competition and won first place for the fifth time. They built a human powered all terrain vehicle that can drive on the surface of Mars of the Moon.

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Documentary about endangered species on the Island

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Nature: Viva Puerto Rico, a documentary episode of the popular Nature series, will air Wednesday, April 12 at 8:00 pm on PBS and BBC. This episode will last one hour and will be narrated by the English Naturalist, Sir. David Attenborough. 

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