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UPR Rio Piedras students ran experiments at the NASA Johnson Space Center

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The team Microgravity Center for Advanced Nanoscale Materials (Micro-G CANM 2) from the Chemistry Department at the Natural Sciences School at the University of Puerto Rico was one of 5 teams selected to run experiments on zero gravity at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas last week. The team of students was led by Dr. Carlos Cabrera.

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Puerto Rican lizards adapt to Florida's weather

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Dr. Manuel Leal and collegueas from Duke University studied how the Puerto Rican lizard (Anolis cristatellus) has adapted to the weather in Florida. They estimated that it took approximately 35 evolutive generations to adjust to colder temperatures.

 

 

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NIH-BEST (Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training) program announcement

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NIH developed experimental training programs aimed at non-traditional science careers, called Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training (BEST).

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INTERNADO DE NANOTECNOLOGIA 2013: NanoSummer Camp para maestros y estudiantes

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El campamento de 5 semanas Nano Summer camp, para jóvenes y maestros de escuela superior, se llevará a cabo en la Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Río Piedras. La fecha límite para someter solicitudes es el 13 de Abril.

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Promising research on aviculture waste to generate energy

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A group of researchers from the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) at Río Piedras Campus are trying to generate energy from the waste called "gallinaza" generated by hens.

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Puerto Rican entrepreneurs create a website for funding new business ideas through crowdfunding

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Por Marian Díaz / mdiaz1@elnuevodia.com

A group of Puerto Rican entrepreneurs create a website for funding new business ideas through crowdfunding: antrocket.com.

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Environmental award for the Conservation Trust of Puerto Rico

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The Conservation Trust of Puerto Rico (FCPR) was awarded with the "Best environmeatl action" award by the Mapfre Foundation at their Social Awards 2012. The project presented by the (FCPR) was called "Puerto Rico shines naturally" and it took place at thenatural Reserve "Las Cabezas de San Juan" in Fajardo.

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Health department explains controversy about mercury and vaccination

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Por Ivelisse Rivera Quiñones / ivelisse.rivera@gfrmedia.com

The Department of Health explained that the current vaccines do not contain timerosal, a derivate of mercury.

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