by Mariela Sáenz | Dec 7, 2022 | Articles
In 2009, the Cinchona earthquake caused damages greater than ¢280,000 million in Costa Rica. Almost eight years later, Hurricane Nate caused damage to three quarters of the country, for amounts that exceeded ¢329,000 million, and it was considered the worst natural...
by Emma Tristán | Nov 2, 2022 | Articles
The British writer Aldous Huxley once remarked that “perhaps the greatest lesson in history is that no one learned the lessons of history.” We don’t know for sure if the quote is genuine; however, it is clear that very often we fail in that...
by Natalia Benavides | Nov 2, 2022 | Articles
Every October 24 the International Day against Climate Change is celebrated, with the purpose of alerting about the possible effects of this phenomenon on the planet. Although this event was not proclaimed by the United Nations, given the urgency of climate action,...
by Fiorella Kikut | Oct 4, 2022 | Articles
The sun is essential for life. It is a source of energy, light and heat. It not only regulates ocean currents and the hydrological cycle, but also emits energy in the form of radiation, through electromagnetic waves. There are three types of ultraviolet radiation:...
by Carlos Barquero | Oct 4, 2022 | Articles
Currently it is more and more common to find vaping shops, or “vape shops”, specialized in the sale of vapers or electronic cigarettes. Chain supermarkets have also added these devices to their commercial inventory. Consequently, it is more and more common...
by Carloscar Cordero | Sep 1, 2022 | Articles
Estimates from the renowned diaper brand Pampers indicate that, during the first three years of a child’s life, are used approximately 3,840 disposable diapers. The data is conservative compared to other sources, which calculate between 5,000 and 6,000 diapers...
