The biggest failures of Mexican soap opera adaptations
Several factors make soap opera productions successful or fail outright. One is the fact that the audience is reluctant to let go of a well-known version.
Read more
New Telescope Array to Probe Solar System's Fringes
Starting in 2025, the TAOS II project in Mexico will hunt for trans-Neptunian objects (TNOs) using stellar occultation. Three robotic telescopes will monitor 10,000 stars simultaneously, detecting the brief dimming caused by TNOs passing in front.
Is Your Toaster Plotting Against You? UNAM Prepares for the Cyborg Era
UNAM's FES Acatlán is developing a simulator to analyze the impact of technological disruption. Using case studies like cyborg Neil Harbisson, the project explores how tech challenges policy, security, and societal structures.
Mexican Sea Turtles Face Threat From U.S. Shrimp Trawling, Genetic Study Finds
Shrimp trawl fisheries on the U.S. East Coast and Gulf of Mexico threaten Mexican sea turtle populations, according to a study in Plos One. The research highlights the lack of data on incidental captures due to absent onboard observers.
Job Insecurity Grips Mexico, Adding to Latin America’s Employment Woes
Job instability adds to Latin America's employment woes, particularly in Mexico. Research shows a pervasive fear of job loss impacts workers of all ages, hindering life planning and economic stability.