Science & Technology

Water anoles, semiaquatic lizards that are shorter than a pencil, are highly sought-after snacks among predators in Costa Rican and Panamanian rainforests. Preyed upon by snakes, birds, small mammals and larger lizards, the anoles hide in vegetation along the...

The Brunca (Boruca) and Ngäbe (Guaymí) regions will have internet and mobile phone access in 250 homes located in these indigenous territories, impacting more than 1,500 people who currently face serious limitations in accessing digital services.This initiative is part...

The world is experiencing a technological inflection point. Trends such as artificial intelligence (AI), cloud-based software consumption, and automation are redefining the global economic landscape. In this context, the countries of Central America and the Caribbean face the challenge—and...

A survey conducted by the Ministry of Science, Innovation, Technology, and Telecommunications (MICITT) sheds light on how Costa Ricans treat electronic waste.This past Tuesday, May 20, the results of the 2024 Telecommunications Services Access and Use Survey were released....

The Ministry of Science, Innovation, Technology, and Telecommunications (MICITT) and the National Learning Institute (INA) have launched calls for three specialized business strengthening and digital transformation programs: INN.PULSO: Innovation and Prototyping (Level 2), Cybersecurity Analyst for Your Business, and...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...