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Artificial protection for our coasts

Submitted on 2 October 2006 - 2:13pm

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Coastal erosion is a serious problem in our Island of Enchantment. Every time the waves break ashore they release energy capable of causing erosion and sedimentation; this, together with the bleaching and death of coral reefs, weakens the natural barriers that protect our beaches. Dr. Alfredo Torruella, one of the three doctors in oceanography in the Island, is trying to obtain the permits to build the biggest artificial coral reef in the world in the coast of Humacao. This coral reef will avoid coastal erosion, protect marine species that inhabit the area and provide recreational areas for snorkeling, surfing and diving.

Puerto Rico's Cancer Center takes form

Submitted on 2 October 2006 - 12:48pm

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The government of Puerto Rico donated 9 acres from the Department of Public Works and Transportation to the University of Puerto Rico to build the Cancer Center, which construction will take up to 39 months. At a cost of $75 million, this Center is part of collaboration with the MD Anderson Cancer Canter in Texas. The Center, which will be the first in the United States to study and investigate treatments specifically targeted to the Hispanic community. It will cover areas related to cancer research and treatment as prevention, early detection, diagnostic, clinical treatment and statistics registry.

Harmless tree, lethal name

Submitted on 2 October 2006 - 12:17pm

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The cannonball tree is an exotic especies introduced in Puerto Rico at the beginning of the 20th century. It’s scientific name is Couroupita Guianensis, and the tree gets its name for the resemblance of its fruit to the cannons used by the Spanish military.

Serenado of the Coquí Llanero

Submitted on 29 September 2006 - 2:30pm

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The Coquí Llanero is the smallest species of this amphibian known in Puerto Rico, and it was recently discovered in Toa Baja by ecologist Neftalí Ríos. This doctoral student is trying to reproduce this animals in an artificial micro-ecosystem, to observe and learn about their mating behavior and reproduction, and also, to be able to have a colony to restore the population of this native species, estimated in 70-160 thousand individuals.

Science and technology, law and family

Submitted on 27 September 2006 - 3:51pm

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The International Meeting on Family Law sponsored by the Law Faculty of the Interamerican University, will be held October 23’27, 2006 at the Caribe Hilton Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This meeting will discuss subjects related to how science and technology have changed our family concept.

RUM emphasizes research and technology

Submitted on 27 September 2006 - 2:00pm

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In its 95th anniversary, the University of Puerto Rico in Mayagüez (RUM), seeks that its next few decades are characterized by the incorporation of new technologies and a wide knowledge development through scientific research. RUM will focus mainly on contributing patents and protocols to scientists of the world.

Scientists Gain Insights Into Cancer's Spread

Submitted on 27 September 2006 - 11:59am

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A group lead by CienciaPR member and Puerto Rican researcher Mariano García Blanco reported in this week’s Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) the discovery of a "toggle switch" that enables aggressive cancer cells to travel to other parts of the body and form new tumors.

"Long live coral reefs" recruits students to help conserve this marine habitat

Submitted on 27 September 2006 - 11:25am

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The “Long live the coral reefs” proyect from the University of Puerto Rico in Mayagüez integrates lessons, videos and submarine field trips to teach 600 students from 14 municipalities, between 5 and 19 years old and members of the Youth Program and 4-H Clubs, about coral reefs y their conservation. The proyect is expected to last 18 months and hope to turn these youngster into spokespersons for marine resource conservation in their communities.

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