science

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...

Research and Development: Ibero-America invests less than 1% of its economic resources

Investment in research and development in the Ibero-American region emerges as a major challenge. This is evident from the annual report The State of Science 2024 by the Ibero-American Network of Science and Technology Indicators. This report, co-edited by the...

They identify the largest predation event ever seen in the ocean

Studying the oceans and seas poses a major challenge for researchers due to their vastness. Technological advancement is crucial for oceanographers in their goal to preserve the marine environment and document predation events. Observing the behaviors of marine fauna is...

Celiac disease diagnosis: Researchers from Rosario develop a unique method

The celiac disease diagnosis is often complex, even though one out of every 100 people in Argentina has this condition. A great piece of news, in this regard, came from Rosario scientists. A team from the Joint Laboratory of Celiac...

The constant evolution of chimpanzees: Revelations from the ‘Genetic Time Machine’

A team of researchers from the University of Zurich has analyzed the behavior and genetic markers of chimpanzees in 35 different sites, using a "genetic time machine". The study, published in Science, found that more complex technologies, such as the...

Scientific rejection of the ‘tipping point’ metaphor in climate change

A group of researchers from Princeton, Carleton, and Rutgers-New Brunswick universities has questioned the use of the metaphor "tipping point" to describe the risks of climate change. They argue that, while it was useful some years ago to refer to...

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The alliance of two organizations to promote healthy and sustainable eating nationwide

Food Banks Argentina and the Feeding Tomorrow program are advancing in the first stage of their joint plan. They...