Science & Technology

How Costa Rican Businesses Can Keep Digital Communication Personal in an Automated World

Automation can help a business answer messages faster, draft emails, prepare social posts, and handle routine customer questions.  But customers still notice when a reply sounds copied, vague, or disconnected from what they actually asked. That matters in Costa Rica, where...

Central America Can Harness Space Industry Opportunities, Argues Costa Rican Expert

Andrés Mora, NASA robotics engineer and co-founder of the Central American Space Congress, aims to connect talent and companies with industry needs Central America's participation in the space industry should not be limited to scientists, engineers, or academic projects. Andrés Mora...

Is Indigenous Knowledge Science? Rethinking What We Mean by “Science”

By Sarah Lynn Thomas For years, I have found myself talking about three broad traditions of medicine. Most of us in the North understand what we mean by Western medicine. Many of us have also become familiar with Eastern medicine and...

NASA Space Apps Challenge Opens Call in Costa Rica for Beginners with No Prior Tech Experience

Space innovation and global problem-solving are no longer exclusive to software engineers or scientists. The prestigious NASA International Space Apps Challenge has officially opened its call for participants in Costa Rica, extending an open invitation to students, educators, creatives,...

Banco de Costa Rica Deploys 421 Next-Generation Contactless ATMs Nationwide

In a major milestone for Costa Rican banking infrastructure, Banco de Costa Rica (BCR) has officially completed the modernization of its nationwide automated teller machine (ATM) network, deploying 421 next-generation devices across the country. The newly installed units are designed...

NASA Space Apps Challenge Opens Call in Costa Rica for Participants Without Prior Tech Experience

SAN JOSÉ, COSTA RICA — Is it possible to participate in a prestigious international challenge backed by NASA without being a programmer, engineer, or aerospace specialist? In Costa Rica, the answer is a resounding yes. The NASA Space Apps Challenge...

The Future of Work in Latin America 2026

JLL launches the regional report «Future of Work 2026: Navigating the Complexity of AI in Latin America», the first exhaustive analysis on how artificial intelligence is redefining corporate real estate strategies in Latin America. The study, based on a quantitative...

Technological Leap in Costa Rica: Key Commission Born to Boost Artificial Intelligence and Data Centers

Costa Rica takes a decisive step toward technological modernization with the creation of a specialized commission focused on boosting the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data center infrastructure in the country. This initiative aims to establish a strategic...

Medical Breakthrough in Costa Rica: CCSS Successfully Implants First In-House 3D-Printed Cranial Prosthesis

In a historic achievement for Costa Rica's public healthcare system, the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) has successfully performed its first cranial implant using a custom prosthesis designed, developed, and manufactured entirely in-house using advanced 3D printing technology. The...

Central American 5G Hackathon Launched to Drive Regional Tech Solutions

A major regional initiative is set to accelerate fifth-generation technology solutions across Central America. The Central American 5G Innovation Hackathon aims to boost regional collaboration, connecting tech talent, startups, research institutions, and public entities to create high-impact digital tools. The...
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Oktoberfest Festival: Costa Rica Prepares for Its 13th Edition

The Costa Rica Oktoberfest, one of the most acclaimed and anticipated festivals by the public, returns this year with...