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Celebrating the natural wonders of Puerto Rico

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To celebrate the holidays and the coming of a new year, we designed a new shirt to highlight the natural wonders and recent discoveries of Puerto Rico. We hope that Puerto Rico continues to serve as source of wonder, inspiration, discovery, and understanding for many generations to come.

Can you identify all the images presented in the design? We have the explanation at the bottom of the image

Rapid Changes in Climate Don't Slow Some Lizards

Submitted on 28 November 2012 - 1:32pm

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ScienceDaily (Nov. 26, 2012) — One tropical lizard's tolerance to cold is stiffer than scientists had suspected. A new study shows that the Puerto Rican lizard Anolis cristatellus has adapted to the cooler winters of Miami. The results also suggest that this lizard may be able to tolerate temperature variations caused by climate change.

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Nueva mirada a las ‘invasiones’

Submitted on 13 November 2012 - 5:51pm

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Wilson González-Espada / Especial El Nuevo Día

Un concepto que se observa en diferentes campos del conocimiento es el de paradigma. Un paradigma establece lo que se asume como correcto o básico en una disciplina. Son estos axiomas los que nos ayudan a interpretar las cosas desde un punto de vista u otro. Existen paradigmas en áreas tan diversas como la economía, las artes, la sociología y las ciencias.

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Reunión de Sociedad de Biología Molecular y Evolución (SMBE) en Puerto Rico 2014

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Por medio de Facebook, el Profesor Taras K. Oleksyk de la UPR Mayagüez, nos informa que la Sociedad de Biología Molecular y Evolución (Society of Molecular Biology and Evolution, SMBE) será en Puerto Rico en el 2014.

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Green Way or Future Environmental Disaster?

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Gas Pipeline
The Gas Pipeline will impact several acres of rivers, forests and residential areas.

For some time, in Puerto Rico we have been hearing about the Gas Pipeline project or the Green Way. Since CienciaPR¥s mission is to impartially educate the general public, we have prepared this small special story a about what is in reality the Gas Pipeline and what are the possible advantages and risks associated with the construction, management and maintenance of it.

What is the Gas Pipeline or Green Way?

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