Science & Technology

Camtic Announces Third Edition of ‘ScaleUp’ Tech Program with â‚¡200 MillionInvestment

The Chamber of Information and Communication Technologies (Camtic) has officially opened its call for the third edition of Scale Up. This flagship support program for the technology sector returns this year with a significant boost, offering approximately â‚¡200 million...

Incofer Modernizes Costa Rican RailService with Tech Donation from Portugal

The modernization of Costa Rica’s railway network reached a significant milestone this week following a strategic technological donation to the Costa Rican Railway Institute (Incofer). The handover ceremony, held at the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...

Liberty Strengthens Leadership in Costa Rica: Reaching 40% Mobile Market Share

The telecommunications landscape in Costa Rica has reached a definitive turning point in 2026. Liberty has officially solidified its position as the market leader, capturing a commanding 40% of the mobile telephony sector, according to the latest industry reports. Beyond...

Shaping the Future: Highlights from the TEC Vocational Fair 2026

Choosing a university career is the first major step into the professional world. This month, the Costa Rica Institute of Technology (TEC) helped thousands of young students navigate this decision during the 2026 Vocational Fair. Celebrating its 55th anniversary,...

Costa Rican App Helps Identify Venomous Snakes and Save Lives

In a country home to 147 species of snakes, the difference between a scare and a tragedy often comes down to knowledge. Costa Rica is taking a historic step today in the prevention of snake-related accidents with the launch...

How Old Are You Really? The New Blood Test That Deciphers Your Biological Clock

For decades, the calendar has been our only metric for aging. However, recent scientific breakthroughs are proving that time does not affect every body in the same way. A pioneering method of blood analysis now allows us to distinguish...

ICE Awards 5G Network to Ericsson: Why the $97M Deal Could Still Face Appeals

The Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) has officially awarded the infrastructure contract for its fifth-generation network to the Swedish giant Ericsson.However, despite the "Awarded" status appearing in the Integrated Public Procurement System (Sicop), the legal battle may not be...

​The Provinces with the Highest and Lowest Fixed Internet Speeds

Discover which provinces enjoy lightning-fast internet and which ones are struggling to keep up in the latest connectivity report

The Digital Blind Spot: 34% of Latin Americans Struggle to Identify Fake Websites

The digital landscape in Latin America is expanding at an unprecedented pace, but a recent study has revealed a significant crack in the region’s cybersecurity foundation. Approximately 34% of Latin Americans admit they cannot distinguish between a legitimate website...

Can Artificial Intelligence Cure Diseases? What Science Tells Us Today

We often see sensationalist headlines claiming that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will replace doctors or find the definitive cure for cancer by tomorrow. However, the scientific reality is more nuanced, though no less fascinating. AI is not a "cure" in itself;...
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 San José Municipality Cancels Zapote Fair Tender: Are Year-End Festivities at Risk?

The iconic year-end celebrations in San José, Costa Rica, face mounting uncertainty after the local government officially declared the...