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Why do whales live many years? This study explains it.

A recent scientific study reveals new data on why whales live for many years, just like other marine animals. The research, published in the journal Nature Communications, highlights that living in the ocean demands unique evolutionary adaptations. These adaptations...

Earth’s rotation is slowing down: what are the consequences?

The rotation of the Earth is slowing down and that's no longer news. Since it was formed, 4.5 billion years ago, the movement has slowed down. This implies that, in addition to progressively lengthening the days, the oxygen we breathe...

Parasites discovered in fish transplanted through water diversion in Brazil

More than 50 species of parasites in fish were identified after analyzing 1,170 specimens of 21 species from eight reservoirs in the Brazilian Semiarid region, half of which are linked to the diversion system of the São Francisco River...

Climate Solutions: Bioplastics and Sustainable Agriculture in Germany

German scientists lead key innovations to provide climate solutions, from bioplastics derived from algae to legume burgers and ecological concrete. These advances, developed in universities and research institutes, promise to reduce emissions, plastic waste, and the environmental impact of...

Scientific Diplomacy for Climate Action in Times of Denialism

From the highest spheres of politics, the discourses questioning scientific theories on climate action and the impact of human activities on the planet have strengthened. Conspiratorial theories were built around Covid-19 vaccines and the 2030 agenda and the Sustainable...

The olive tree defies the cold: it grows vigorously in Río Negro.

In the east of Río Negro, a region traditionally not associated with Mediterranean crops, the olive tree defies the cold by firmly taking root. Thanks to a long-term study conducted by INTA Valle Inferior, the adaptability of several varieties...

Arriving: Start with Science – Innovation with Real Impact

The INVAP Foundation has opened the call for the 7th edition of Emprendé ConCiencia, a program that promotes scientific and technological projects with social and environmental impact throughout the country. The goal is to support entrepreneurs who use science...

World Day for Laboratory Animals celebrated: Towards a cruelty-free science

Every April 24th, the World Day for Laboratory Animals is commemorated, a date that invites us to reflect on the use of animals in scientific research and to promote ethical and effective alternatives. From V-Label Latam, the leading vegan certification...

China is building an “underwater space station” in the South China Sea.

While space exploration has captured global attention since the Soviet era —with the Salyut 1 station orbiting Earth in 1971—, much of the ocean floor remains a mystery. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), around 80%...

The James Webb reveals a new way in which stars devour planets

A recent study based on observations from the James Webb Space Telescope challenged previous hypotheses about an extraordinary cosmic phenomenon: stars devouring planets. Far from being a star that expanded to engulf its planet, as believed, the data revealed...

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Surprise in Colombia: a bird species thought to be extinct is rediscovered

In a discovery that surprised the scientific community, the Santa Marta Sabrewing (Campylopterus phainopeplus), a species considered extinct since...