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Between Rivers | Science applied to construction: a wooden auditorium will turn years of UTN research into an emblematic work

With capacity for 400 people and a total area of ??1,350 m2, the new building promoted by the UTN will respond to student growth and will host conferences, graduations and cultural events. The dean of the National Technological University (UTN) Concepción del Uruguay Regional Faculty, Martín Herlax, received the mayor José Eduardo Lauritto to review the progress of the work together. It should be remembered that the project is located in the southern area of ??the city, on land in front of the South Defense given by the Municipality to the university.

When the body of the trees speaks and tells its own story

Like the skin of people, the skin of woody plants also shows marks that reflect the passage of time and changes in the environment with a clarity that is impossible to hide. A persons skin speaks about them, their way of being or their daily routines. The famous crows feet awaken every smile, and show the joy made into furrows. The spots emerge over the years, many cultivated by exposure to the sun, while here and there scars from old duels can appear with time and illness, indentations that are the result of repaired damage and living tissue victorious over adversity.

Advanced Production Technologies for High-Quality Surfaces

Bielefeld, 26/05/26 – Manufacturers of flooring, HPL/CPL laminates, kitchen worktops, wall clad-dings, furniture boards, compact panels, digital decor papers and engineered wood can meet Hymmens technology experts face to face at boothC1863at IWF in Atlanta, August 25-28, 2026.

The era of extreme weather | The wildfire season in the US started in a historic way and could get worse

In southern Georgia, fast-moving flames destroyed a record number of homes; In the Great Plains, in Nebraska, the largest fire in the states history left one person dead and devastated more than 242,811 hectares of livestock areas; and on the outskirts of Los Angeles, an unusually early fire prompted evacuation alerts for thousands of people. Wildfire season has been far from mild this spring.

The tree that grows in Latin America floating in the middle of the sea: it desalinates the water and protects the coasts

It is an ecosystem that grows between land and salt and protects the coasts of Latin America while filtering the salt and supporting marine life. The Latin American region holds one of the greatest natural wealth on the planet. Its not just biodiversity, its a living system that expands in unique ways, with record-breaking trees and species that only exist in this corner of the world.

Deep concern in the global botanical community: a study affirms that the forests of Honduras may disappear in less than 20 years

A scientific report has set off alarms in the field of botany globally. Honduras forests, vital for biodiversity and climate balance, could face complete disappearance in less than 20 years. The botanical community is reacting with concern to the projections. These forests, rich in species and essential for carbon capture, are in a critical situation. The research highlights the urgency of implementing effective conservation strategies to reverse this trend.

CONICET researchers determined the impact of the Andean-Patagonian forest fires on bodies of water

Forest fires in Andean-Patagonic forests, in addition to producing transformations in vegetation and fauna, also reach rivers and streams, where the quality of water and the functioning of aquatic ecosystems can be altered. Understanding how these bodies of water respond after fire is key to evaluating the impacts of these events and designing management strategies that contribute to the conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services associated with water resources.