Science & Technology
Self Driving Car Takes Dying Man to Hospital
After suffering a pulmonary embolism Joshua Neally, a lawyer from Missouri, used his Tesla Model X's self driving mode to get to a hospital. A pulmonary embolism is a potentially fatal obstruction of blood vessels in the lungs and...
Science & Technology
Simple ways to save cellular data for Androids and iPhones
Many users of Android cell phones often use up all of their cellular data before the month is up. In response, Google revealed some advice so that you don't exceed your data plan limits. Here are five simple steps to follow:1. Reduce...
Environment
How to become a sustainable city
Technology, intelligent buildings, energy-saving systems - these are some ideas that come to mind when we hear the term "sustainable city." However, this concept covers far beyond the construction sector.A sustainable city does not only have the proper infrastructure, but also...
Science & Technology
Costa Rica hosts OTN Tour, important technology event
Wednesday, August 3rd, Costa Rica will be the headquarters of the OTN Tour, one of the most important technology events in the region.It is the Oracle Technology Network (OTN Tour), where a total of 12 national and international exhibitors...
Environment
Colombia produces Environmentally Friendly Electric Bus
The electric bus, Andino 18, which began operating March 16th between the Colombian cities of Bogota and Medellin, is a source of inspiration for the initiative “Ciudanos y Movilidad” or “ Citizens and Mobility”. The group Clean Costa Rica...
Money
Brexit will have little impact on investments in Costa Rica
Jeffrey Mountevans, Lord Mayor of London, spoke to La Republica about the possible implications Brexit will have in Costa Rica, as well as the investment options that exist for the country and British trade. This is the first time...
Money
Increased demand for intellectual property rights
The increased innovation in intangibles in recent years has let to the demand for protection mechanisms called intellectual property rights.The brand name of a product, the patent of a drug, or the creation of a film are intangible assets that...
Health
Heart valve producing company sets sights on Costa Rica
Costa Rica is the second largest exporting country of medical devices on the continent, so the leading producer in heart valves is going to put one of its factories here.We talked about this with Joshua Campos, Manager of Edwards Costa...
Environment
The new face of Architecture
How Green Technologies will shape the face of Costa RicaCosta Rica has announced that there will be an integration of Solar Energy into the country. And where there have been projects scattered throughout the past 80 years or so...
Money
Globally, mobile consumers check their phones over 80 billion times a day
Additional highlights of the report include:Global mobile usage intensifies, fueled by increased device penetration. Smartphone and tablet penetration are all increasing, with wearables experiencing the highest growth rate with roughly 10 percent global penetration – nearly doubling ownership rates...
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Great Architects and Urban Planners From Around the World Will Give Keynote Lectures on Architecture, Urban Planning, and Climate Change in Costa Rica
The Cultural Center of Spain, the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Veritas, and the Omina Foundation present...