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A study reveals the alarming loss of plant biodiversity in these ecosystems

A recent international study published in the journal Nature warns about a significant loss of plant biodiversity in ecosystems impacted by human activities. Researchers from CONICET participated in this research that covered more than 5500 sites in 119 regions worldwide,...

The ARA “Austral” vessel resumes its scientific mission in the South Atlantic.

After two years of inactivity, the **ARA "Austral" Oceanographic Vessel**, operated by the **Naval Hydrography Service (SHN)** and belonging to **CONICET**, resumed its (https://noticiasambientales.com/medio-ambiente/cientificos-confirman-que-el-virus-de-la-gripe-aviar-ya-esta-presente-en-pinguinos-de-la-antartida/) in the South Atlantic in August 2024 with an expedition to **Golfo San Jorge and...

Argentinian bio-input: they create a natural product to combat fungi in cereals

An Argentine bio-input, in full development, could positively revolutionize the technology for combating fungi and pests in crops. Experts from the CONICET, the National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA), and the Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry of the University of...

A weather station network is installed on Aconcagua: the key points

An international team installed five new weather stations in Aconcagua. These are a network of automatic devices located in strategic points of the Provincial Park. Researchers from the CONICET at the Argentine Institute of Snow, Glaciology, and Environmental Sciences (IANIGLA,...

60% of citrus fruit yield depends on pollination

Around 60% of the citrus productivity depends on pollination. Experts have verified the crucial role of honeybees, native bees, and other insects in the production of lemons, mandarins, oranges, and grapefruits in the provinces of Tucumán, Catamarca, Entre Ríos,...

A spider hitching rides on ants: the CONICET scientists’ discovery

Scientists from the CONICET of Mendoza made a striking discovery in the world of insects. A spider that travels on ants. It is a species that uses the smallest ants as a means of transportation. The unusual specimen was found...

Conicet Rosario: Innovative discovery about rosemary plant made by its researchers

Rosemary, that unmistakable aromatic plant common in the culinary world, is also an excellent protector for crops against pathogen attacks, as shown by research conducted by a team from Conicet led by María Rosa Marano at the Institute of...

Successful progress in cooperative aquaponics development

The project "Ciclar Vida" is an initiative developed by a cooperative team composed of researchers, technicians, and students who have successfully achieved the first lettuce harvest in experimental aquaponics systems. This team is made up of members from the National...

Discovery: Peanut skin extract inhibits the dengue virus during its replication cycle.

CONICET researchers reveal the potential of peanut skin extract inhibiting the dengue virus Specialists from CONICET have demonstrated, in in vitro models, that a compound derived from industrial waste of peanut skin has the potential to prevent and treat the...

CONICET develops sensors with artificial intelligence to monitor air quality

Breathe2Change Project: Sensors with AI to monitor air quality and detect fires The Breathe2Change project, led by CONICET researcher Rodrigo Gibilisco, is a pioneering initiative that allows the study of atmospheric pollution, early detection of fire outbreaks, and offers various...

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Criminal violence in Mexico leads to new Noah’s Ark: at least 700 animals to be relocated

Cruelty and animal abuse know no borders. The Ostok Sanctuary in Culiacán, northwest Mexico, was forced to move around...