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Science on the brink of saving the northern white rhinoceros from extinction

The fight to prevent the extinction of species continues to take hopeful steps thanks to science. Cases like that of the northern white rhinoceros demonstrate that, even though the situation may be critical, recovery is possible with technology and...

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...

Scientists capture plants’ first conversation for the first time

A group of Japanese scientists has succeeded in documenting for the first time the conversation among plants exchanging warnings about possible threats. The discovery, published by researchers from the University of Saitama, reveals the complexity of biological interactions in plant...

Conicet scientists accelerate garbage degradation using a fly

A team of scientists from the Institute of Biological and Technological Research of the Faculty of Exact, Physical, and Natural Sciences of the National University of Córdoba (IIByT, Conicet-UNC) is promoting an innovative project for the degradation of waste...

New mathematical model detects microplastics in marine waters

Researchers from Spanish and Portuguese scientific institutions have developed a mathematical model capable of detecting the movement of microplastics in marine waters. This work is highly useful for monitoring polluting discharges and provides a valuable tool for environmental control. International collaboration...

How to encourage more women and girls to enter the field of science?

Many people are unaware of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. It is a moment that seeks to increase accessibility to scientific and technological education, with the aim of improving the social position of women in...

Fossil of 50,000-year-old mammoth discovered practically intact

Russian scientists discovered something they couldn't believe at first. They found the fossil of a 50,000-year-old mammoth, preserved practically to perfection. They came across the remains of the prehistoric creature a few months ago, during the local summer, in the...

Tissue regeneration in insects is no longer a mystery.

A team of scientists has discovered the key molecular mechanism for tissue regeneration in insects, which opens new possibilities to understand how the proteins involved in this process act. The study, led by Fernando Casares (Centro Andaluz de Biología del...

High levels of ‘forever chemicals’ detected in smartwatch straps

A study by the **American Chemical Society**, published in Environmental Science & Technology Letters from ACS, reveals that **smartwatch bands** and fitness trackers can expose the skin to **"forever chemicals"**. The more expensive bands made of **fluorinated synthetic rubber** contain...

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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A turquoise paradise between Catamarca and Tucumán: the Aguada del Cobre river.

At the border between Catamarca and Tucumán, there is a corner of extraordinary beauty that seems to be taken...