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There are three key elements in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. One is silicon for manufacturing, which is not a problem because it is the second most abundant element after oxygen. Another is demand, which has no problem because devices...

Ligia Madrigal is aware of the feat she achieved days ago by becoming the first Costa Rican woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the highest mountain on Earth.Since she reached 8,848 meters above sea level, this woman...

During the month of May, the Arenal Reservoir has registered a worrying figure in terms of its water level, reaching only 532.34 meters above sea level.This mark constitutes a historical low record, the last time the reservoir reached such...

China once again has a first rank diplomatic representation in Costa Rica. Months ago the departure of the previous ambassador took place and this past Thursday the arrival of his replacement was announced.It is noteworthy that for the first...

Andrea Stroup, originally from CotoBrus, began her extraordinary journey in 2019 when she entered a pilot academy in the United States. Today, she proudly holds the title of being the first Costa Rican to be licensed to fly a...

Electricity rates will increase between 15% and 20% as of 2025 in Costa Rica, due to higher thermal generation.The news was released this Monday by the Regulatory Authority of Public Services (Aresep), who stated that the adjustments are due...

Ad Astra Rocket Company, a company owned by former Costa Rican astronaut Franklin Chang Díaz, has been selected for Phase II of the NASA contract to advance the development of the VASIMR® engine.This is a high-power plasma propulsion system...

The Costa Rican athlete Ligia Madrigal, 51, reached the goal and this past Wednesday became the first woman from Costa Rica to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, in the Himalayan mountain range....

With the promise of challenges, impressive landscapes and pure adrenaline, the Gran Fondo Guanacaste returns. In this second edition, it is expected to bring together 2,000 cyclists in a unique experience on the iconic Route 1.The event will have...

At the municipal level in Costa Rica, each person has between 23 and 35 local authorities.The number sounds a bit big and is divided like this:In each canton there is a mayor's office and two vice mayors' offices.Per municipality...