SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
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Ancient Maize in Brazil Challenges Domestication Origins Theory
Brazilian researchers have uncovered evidence that partially domesticated maize samples from Peruaçu Valley may point to South America as a…
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Brazilian Scientists Discover Gene Offering Resistance to COVID-19 Infection
Brazilian researchers have identified the IFIT3 gene as a potential shield against COVID-19. Their groundbreaking study, analyzing resistant women in…
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Caribbean’s Green Revolution Turning Seaweed into Fuel
In the Caribbean, a unique blend of climate change and innovation is transforming a long-standing environmental challenge into a renewable…
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Reviving Latin American Dictatorship Archives Through Technology
Historians and tech experts in Uruguay, Argentina, and Chile are working together in a collaborative effort to study millions of…
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Scientists Protecting Ecuador’s Galápagos from Scuba Diving Impact
The Galápagos Islands, Ecuador's crown jewel and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978, are a magnet for divers and…
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How Sports Betting Impacts The MLB: A Brief Overview
In recent years, sports betting has surged in popularity across the United States, and Major League Baseball (MLB) has felt…
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Latin America’s Fight for Media Literacy in the Digital Age
In a region where only 19% of people regularly check if the news is accurate, false information is probably a…
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Paraguay’s Bold Bid to Become a South American Tech Power
Paraguay, a small country compared to its giant neighbors, is becoming South America's hotspot for technology. It has plenty of…
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Mexico’s Fight to Save Axolotls from Extinction Deepens
In a groundbreaking effort to save the critically endangered axolotl, researchers from Mexico's National Autonomous University (UNAM) have launched the…
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Latin America’s Poetic Legacy Faces AI’s Rise
AI poetry may be gaining ground, but the depth and humanity of Latin American poetry, a unique legacy of the…
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