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Mónica Bettencourt-Dias, the first female director of the Center for Genomic Regulation in Barcelona, emphasizes that science is at a critical and exciting moment, with tools that allow us to tackle complex challenges facing humanity, from precision medicine to the conservation of endangered species, while also underscoring the importance of discussing the ethical implications of these advances. (translated)

A new license plate recognition camera system developed by Flock Safety has raised concerns in the U.S. over its potential for mass surveillance and the possibility of abuse by agents, although the company is committed to implementing measures to limit access and data retention, while in Europe stricter regulations are anticipated in comparison. (translated)

In Kenya, at least 18 elephants have died in Amboseli National Park, and although authorities attribute the deaths to cyanide pesticide poisoning, park rangers and local communities suggest it could be an as-yet-unknown disease, generating controversy over the cause of this enigmatic tragedy. (translated)

The Spanish government, through a resolution from the Directorate General of Coasts, has proposed classifying the marsh of Doñana as a tidal marsh, which has generated unanimous rejection from conservation institutions and could allow the expropriation of key lands for the conservation of the National Park, altering the scientific consensus on its pluvial nature. (translated)

📺 DIRECTO @JijantesFC 🗣️ @Blayasensat sobre el fichaje de Rodri: "En determinados tramos de partido veremos otro tipo de Barça. Mi gran duda es el día de un partido importante, ver si va a canviar y mejorar su estilo. Ganas posesión de conservación" 🔗 https://t.co/JF7sX4F4Aa https://t.co/jxgmnXKnTq #Barça #Fichajes #Fútbol

The island of Alborán, located in the Alborán Sea between Spain and Morocco, is a small islet that stands out for its rich biodiversity and unique ecosystem, resulting from the confluence of the waters of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, and is protected by various conservation measures such as the Marine Reserve and the designation as a Special Protection Area for Birds. (translated)

LEY DE TIERRAS 🌳| El Parque Nacional Iberá en Corrientes se creó gracias a la donación de unas 38.000 hectáreas adquiridas por el filántropo estadounidense Douglas Tompkins. Ademas su fundación Rewilding ya donó otras 300.000 hectareas al Estado. Esta es la historia del Parque Iberá. #ParqueIberá #Conservación #Rewilding

Rachel Carson, marine biologist and pioneer of environmentalism, is honored through a nature reserve in the United States, where her legacy is reflected in the transformation of the global perception of nature, driven by her influential work Silent Spring, which denounced the destructive use of pesticides like DDT. (translated)

Mariana Zapién, a food engineer, warns that waiting for food to cool down is worse than putting hot food in the refrigerator because bacteria multiply rapidly in the ideal temperature range, and she recommends portioning food into smaller, closed containers for better preservation and reduced risk of illness. (translated)

Dian Fossey, a zoologist and gorilla advocate, dedicated her life to the study and conservation of these primates in Rwanda, managing to change the global perception of them through her work Gorillas in the Mist and her intense actions against poaching, which culminated in radical activism following the tragic death of her favorite gorilla, Digit. (translated)

En la Val d’Aran (Lleida), se ha documentado por primera vez en los Pirineos a dos osas con tres cachorros cada una, lo que proporciona valiosos datos científicos sobre su comportamiento y biología, aunque el ecosistema sigue enfrentándose a riesgos debido a la clasificación de la especie como en peligro de extinción. #OsoPardo #Pirineos #Conservación

El Parque Nacional de Chitwan en Nepal, reconocido como Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO, es un santuario de biodiversidad que alberga una rica fauna como cocodrilos, tigres, rinocerontes indios y más de 500 especies de aves, convirtiéndolo en un destino imprescindible para los amantes de la naturaleza y la conservación. #Chitwan #Nepal #Biodiversidad

Un reciente avistamiento submarino de un tiburón blanco en el Estrecho de Sicilia ha reavivado el interés y la preocupación por esta especie en peligro de extinción en el Mediterráneo, donde su presencia es extremadamente rara, a pesar de haber documentado algunos encuentros esporádicos a lo largo de la historia. #TiburónBlanco #Mediterráneo #ConservaciónMarina

La doctora Sylvia Earle, bióloga y oceanógrafa pionera en la exploración marina, se convirtió en la primera persona en caminar por el fondo del océano a casi 400 metros de profundidad y ha dedicado su vida a la conservación del medio ambiente y la promoción de la igualdad en las ciencias marinas. #SylviaEarle #Océanos #Mujer