Mark Zuckerberg, creator of Facebook, put a tool on that social network to prevent, or at least alert about suicides attempts. Therefore, now that Instagram is also under his wings, he decided to also include a tool to detect users who may be vulnerable. Now, Instagram users can alert about a picture that could imply […]
200 consecutive days producing and using renewable energy in Costa Rica
On Saturday, Costa Rica reached 200 consecutive days using electricity produced from renewable sources. This was confirmed by the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) by a publication made in its social networks. To give an example, in August up to 80% of power came from water. The National Energy Plan is drawing a new horizon […]
2,000 blind people benefited with a device that allows them to “read” bills
Blind people will be able to identify the value of each bill, based on their size difference,using a small object similar to a credit card. The tab, which was delivered for free to more than 2,000 visually impaired people, was created at the University of Costa Rica (UCR) as part of a final graduation project. […]
NY Times recommends people in their twenties to travel to Costa Rica
The New York Times highlighted Costa Rica among the 20 destinations that must be visited by twentysomething people. The publication stated that one of the best ways to change the perception of the world is by traveling at a young age. It’s a good way to experience different cultures, meet new friends and make memories […]
Cosaverde: a graduation thesis was the keystone to success
For Ana María Flores, a 25-year-old woman, her thesis to graduate as an architect unexpectedly became a successful business and was the beginning of her company “Cosaverde”. Cosaverde is dedicated to the design and creation of terrariums, succulents and vertical gardens, ideal for small spaces. The company has more than 8,000 followers on Facebook and […]
Taxi drivers got disappointed due to the barriers they found around the Supreme Court
On October 21st, taxi drivers found barriers, rails and others safety devices in front of the Supreme Court after their demonstration in downtown San José. Members of the union were disappointed since they had to wait outside the building. The “red force” requested the Constitutional Court to solve their three complaints which were filed more than […]