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CienciaPR.org: Addressing Latino Underrepresentation in Science & Technology Through Social Networking

Submitted on 19 June 2011 - 5:43pm

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CienciaPR.org is a networking and resource-sharing site for Latinos interested in science and Puerto Rico. Our website brings together the geographically dispersed Puerto Rican scientific community under a virtual collaborative space, and uses their collective knowledge-wealth and expertise to engage the public in science; to serve as role models for the next generations of scientists; and to promote the development of science endeavors in the Puerto Rican archipelago.

The Plantain Stain

Submitted on 15 April 2011 - 11:21am

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Dr. Wilson González-Espada, member of CienciaPR's administrative team, discusses how scientists are now discovering medicinal applications of chemical compounds found in plantains and bananas.

Could we see aluminum electric cables in the future?

Submitted on 25 March 2011 - 1:12pm

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A group of German scientists are investigating the possibility of using aluminum to make electric cables, especially for automotive use. This article is part of CienciaPR's collaboration with El Nuevo Dia.

The Physics of a Homerun

Submitted on 26 October 2010 - 11:48am

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In the second part of this series of articles. The author explain what happen when the ball interact with the bat.

The physics of pitching

Submitted on 25 October 2010 - 9:40am

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In this article, part of CienciaPR's collaboration with El Nuevo Día, we'll learn about the physics behind the knucleball and the curveball.

Our pride to the world

Submitted on 18 October 2010 - 1:41pm

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In this article, the author explains his experience visiting the control center and the platform of the radiotelescope.

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