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Costa Rica and South Korea Join Forces to Research Costa Rican Plants with Potential Medicinal Properties
The Costa Rican Institute of Technology (TEC), through the Center for Biotechnology Research (CIB) of the School of Biology, signed a framework collaboration agreement with the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience & Biotechnology (KRIBB) of the Republic of South...
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A Groundbreaking Discovery: New Octopus Species Found in Costa Rica
Costa Rica, renowned for its biodiversity and commitment to environmental conservation, has once again captured the attention of the scientific community. Researchers have uncovered four new species of deep-sea octopus in a nursery located near hydrothermal vents off the...
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Does Astrology Have Any Scientific Base or Are Skeptics Right?
Astrology, the belief that the positions and movements of celestial bodies can influence human lives and events on Earth, has captivated humanity for millennia. Rooted in ancient traditions, astrology offers a framework for understanding personality traits, predicting life events,...
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Four New Tide Gauges Strengthen Costa Rica’s Sea Level Monitoring Network
Four new tide gauges valued at more than $90,000 were donated to the Sea Level Network of the National Tsunami Monitoring System of the National University (Sinamot-UNA).Four new tide gauges valued at more than $90,000 were donated to the...
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Robotics and Virtual Assistants: Tips From a Costa Rican Programmer to Simplify Our Daily Lives
The way people interact with technology in their daily lives is undergoing a revolution thanks to social robotics and virtual assistants. These tools, previously exclusive to companies, now facilitate tasks both at home and at work."Today it is already...
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Digital Communication in Costa Rica Revealed by 2 Million Recent Comments
Digital communication is the exchange of information through digital media, such as social networks, websites, mobile applications, among others. An analysis of more than 75 thousand notes and more than 2 million comments revealed, according to Rodrigo Castro, CEO...
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Costa Rica is a Prime Target for Cyberattacks in the Region: Get to Know How to Protect Yourself
Costa Rica faces a growing threat of cyberattacks due to factors such as its advanced technological infrastructure, the high demand for online services by citizens and its strategic position in the American continent.This was explained by the director of...
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Costa Rica Will Participate in MD&M West 2025 as a Benchmark in Technological and Sustainable Advances
With a focus on innovation and development in technological advances and sustainable solutions, Costa Rica will participate in MD&M West 2025, consolidating its position as a key destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) and its leadership as the main...
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Canadian Workers’ Livelihoods at Risk from Artificial Intelligence
More than 810,000 Quebec workers are at risk of losing their livelihood due to automation and artificial intelligence, according to a study by the Quebec Institute (IDQ).In a study published on January 15 in collaboration with the Future Skills...
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Three Wise Men Day: The Magic of Gifts and Risks of Exposing Too Much on Social Networks
Every January 6, many families share on social networks the special moments and gifts that their children enthusiastically receive on Three Wise Men Day. However, these posts, which reflect the joy of tradition, can also involve risks related to...
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Fines of ¢2.3 Million Aim to Prevent Entry to Dangerous Natural Sites in Costa Rica
The desire to take photos to post on Instagram or Facebook at dangerous natural sites like volcanic craters or...