Photo: Roberto Pla With the start of the rainy season in tropical climates, insects that are not only annoying but can also transmit diseases also reappear, with mosquitoes being one of the most common. Eradication plans are usually in place, though their effectiveness is moderate and even subjective, as they use chemicals that can affect […]
“From e-finance to ecology, from peacekeeping to population dynamics, from urban planning to oceanography, from materials to medicine, and from security to sustainability, mathematics plays a central role in understanding and anticipating a wide range of […]
The accidental discovery of the Megatherium mastodon, or giant ground sloth, and subsequent studies placed the existence of this megafauna between 50,000 and 20,000 BC. Following this discovery, the Paleontological Park was formed to preserve the habitat of this find. The Megatherium (which could weigh up to 5 tons and measure 4 […]
The Voluntary Isolation Peoples, also known as the "hidden" or "uncontacted" peoples of Ecuador, and their current situation and future prospects will be the focus of the discussion taking place this Thursday, October 24th, starting at 10:00 a.m. at the "Amantes de Sumpa" Museum in the capital of the province of Santa Cruz.
The benefits of yoga can now be enjoyed in the north of the province thanks to a workshop that will be held this week at the Intercultural Center of Manglaralto.
Marine plants and animals need to move ever faster to adapt and seek more favorable thermal conditions. Information compiled by an international team with the participation of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) concludes that marine organisms are moving toward the poles at a rate of 72 kilometers per decade in response to […]
The following is the form and basic instructions for collecting signatures calling for a referendum to leave the ITT crude oil underground indefinitely. Anyone can download, print, and begin collecting signatures for this process. BASIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE FORM. Ideally, the form should be printed on a sheet of bond paper. It is […]
Guarantees of respect, protection, and promotion of traditional knowledge and sustainable ways of life for indigenous peoples; and that all mitigation and adaptation actions incorporate these components; are some of the proposals of Andean indigenous peoples in response to climate change. Indigenous Peoples' Proposals on Climate Change […]
The UCLA Newsroom website of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) announced at the end of last July that a group of scientists and researchers from this educational institution have developed a transparent polymer that turns any glass surface into a solar panel. This polymer could revolutionize the global energy landscape […]
Could organic farming, which proposes the avoidance of pesticides and genetically modified seeds, be a solution to addressing global hunger? That was the question posed through keynote lectures, discussions, and displays of produce from dozens of Ecuador's best agroecological farms.
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