Science & Technology

Despite the fame Costa Rica gained at the beginning of this year for going 100+ days on completely renewable energy, Honduras is giving ticos a run for their money.Honduras is now poised to overtake Mexico as the second-largest solar...

In the age where technology is making giant leaps every day, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands to make science fiction a reality and take over more and more jobs.The company Boston Consulting Group predicts that one fourth of the...

A new personal-safety app for Apple and Android allows friends to virtually walk each other home.The app, called simply Companion, was originally designed by students at the University of Michigan to protect students walking home late at night. Today,...

In just a few weeks, hybrid buses will hit the roads between San Jose and Desamparados as part of a new test initiative.According to Edgar Gutierrez, Minister of Environment, “The aim is to measure the efficiency and maintenance needed...

Costa Rica continues its quest to become the most sustainable and renewable energy country on the planet and has now powered the entire country for more than 75 days (as of the March 24th ) using only renewable energy....

After installing solar panels to generate all their electricity, the Costa Rican company Florex has been able to save ¢600,000 per month.The vice president of the firm, Silvia Chaves, confirmed this incredible story on Friday's Nuestra Voz program.The installation of...

Small and medium entrepreneurs who want to develop environmentally friendly projects or start an eco-conscious business will have access to $1.3 million in loans to finance these initiatives.The credit manager of Fundecooperación, Enrique Meza said that the amounts granted...

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Internet via fiber optics to the home (FTTH) will be knocking on the doors of Costa Ricans next year, to provide speeds of up to 100 Mbps, although they must overcome the challenge...

In September three Costa Rican companies were honored for promoting innovation in their products. These companies were Natural Sins, Orplant Dracaenas de Altura and Thermosolutions Group S.A., which received a "BTM Award", issued by the Foreign Trade Agency of...

A total of eight students have been selected to represent the country at the 2012 World Robot Olympiad (WRO), which will take place November 9th – 11th in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.These students, ages 9 through 19, were the winners...