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“A second chance at life”: more than 200 birds have been rehabilitated at the Parque de las Ciencias in Bayamón.

Submitted on 19 October 2025 - 7:42pm

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Bayamón — Over the past decade, around 210 birds — from multiple species — have been given “a second chance at life” at the Rehabilitation Center and Sanctuary of the Parque de las Ciencias in Bayamón, which will now feature a new building next to the animal shelter to continue receiving and assisting injured birds from different parts of Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico launches technology for the prevention and early detection of neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s.

Submitted on 19 October 2025 - 7:37pm

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Génesis Ibarra Vázquez

Puerto Rico made history in neurological care by becoming the first U.S. jurisdiction to introduce the Delphi-MD device — a technology that promises to revolutionize the prevention and early detection of conditions such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, and Parkinson’s disease.

UPRM Professor Receives Million-Dollar Grant to Study Venom Diversification in Spiders from Africa and India

Submitted on 14 October 2025 - 4:31pm

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An associate professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Puerto Rico–Mayagüez (UPRM) has received a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), in collaboration with a researcher from the University of Florida (UF).

AAAS celebrará convención científica histórica al cumplir 40 años en Puerto Rico y el Caribe

Submitted on 14 October 2025 - 4:09pm

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Redacción El Nuevo Día

The Caribbean Division of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) will celebrate its 40th anniversary and annual convention on October 24–25, marking four decades of commitment to promoting science, education, and innovation in the region.

El científico boricua Ángel Francisco Adames celebra su identidad al ser parte de la clase 2025 de la beca MacArthur

Submitted on 14 October 2025 - 4:03pm

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José A. Delgado

Washington D.C. — Puerto Rican scientist Ángel Francisco Adames Corraliza, a professor at the University of Wisconsin and expert in tropical atmosphere studies, has just been selected as one of the recipients of the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship.

For Girls in Science”: Teen Girls Receive Mentorship to Chart Their Path as Future Women in Science

Submitted on 5 October 2025 - 1:39pm

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Valeria María Torres Nieves

As a child, Arianis Encarnación’s idea of a science professional was a man in a white lab coat. It was difficult to picture a woman in the field because they’re often invisible in leadership positions or their contributions are overlooked.

EATON and Ciencia Puerto Rico Inspire Youth to Explore Manufacturing and STEM Careers

Submitted on 3 October 2025 - 2:41pm

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Three Generations of Educators from Arecibo Showed Students How Science and Technology Transform Daily Life

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.

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