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Capturing the Invisible: Nikon Center of Excellence in Puerto Rico Celebrates 10 Years

Submitted on 29 September 2025 - 10:26am

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Génesis Ibarra Vázquez

The Neuroimaging and Electrophysiology Facility at the Molecular Sciences Research Center of the University of Puerto Rico is one of just 30 centers worldwide certified by Nikon Instruments.

Two Puerto Rico SACNAS Student Chapters Receive National Awards for Excellence in STEM Leadership and Community Building

Submitted on 26 September 2025 - 7:29pm

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San Juan, Puerto Rico — September 26, 2025— The Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) has recognized two student chapters from Puerto Rico with prestigious national awards, highlighting their outstanding contributions to diversity, leadership, and community engagement in STEM.

Investigadores del Recinto de Ciencias Médicas desarrollan una innovación que brinda protección durante cirugía en entornos no estériles

Submitted on 26 September 2025 - 7:20pm

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San Juan, Puerto Rico — Researchers from the Biomedical Innovation Center at the Medical Sciences Campus of the University of Puerto Rico have obtained a second patent for their invention, the Dynamic Surgical Fenestration, which is designed to provide a surgical workspace that limits airborne contamination.

A Trio of Space Satellites Launch to Study the Sun’s Violent Side

Submitted on 25 September 2025 - 11:16am

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Cape Canaveral, Florida — A group of space weather satellites lifted off Wednesday morning to closely observe solar storms that can produce dazzling auroras but also disrupt communications and threaten astronauts in flight. The three satellites soared from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center shortly after sunrise aboard a SpaceX rocket. Their destination: a solar orbit observation post 1 million miles (1.6 million kilometers) from Earth, each with its own mission.

Puerto Rican Conservation Leader to Represent the Caribbean on IUCN Council

Submitted on 24 September 2025 - 6:49pm

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Manuel Guillama Capella

Puerto Rican conservationist Fernando Lloveras San Miguel, president of Para la Naturaleza, is set to become the next Caribbean representative on the Council of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the world’s largest environmental organization and its top governing body.

Two experiments developed at the UPRM return successfully from space: “Science allows us to dream.”

Submitted on 24 September 2025 - 6:04pm

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In November 2024 and again in March of this year, two researchers from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (UPRM) witnessed the launch of their experiments to the International Space Station (ISS). Now, after the thrill of that milestone, they are celebrating a new wave of satisfaction with the successful return of both projects back to Earth.

Scientists identify a new species of bee in Puerto Rico.

Submitted on 24 September 2025 - 5:26pm

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When a bee approaches, the common reaction is to run, scream, or panic. But a group of researchers decided to do the opposite: observe them closely. Thanks to that patience, they made an unexpected discovery in the Guánica Dry Forest: the presence of a new species of bee for Puerto Rico, named Megachile luctifera.

Puerto Rican Students to Represent Puerto Rico at the MILSET International Expo-Sciences in Abu Dhabi

Submitted on 11 September 2025 - 7:22pm

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San Juan, Puerto Rico – September 10, 2025: From September 27 to October 3, 2025, a group of six talented Puerto Rican students will travel to Abu Dhabi to represent Puerto Rico at the MILSET International Expo-Sciences, one of the most important global events bringing together students with innovative projects in science, technology, and innovation.

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