puerto rico
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‘A Magically Surreal Symbol of Human Ingenuity’: Scientists Reflect on Arecibo’s Doomed Big Dish
The big dish at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico is on the verge of collapse, leaving officials with no choice but to retire the famous radio telescope. Astronomers around the world are now having to face a grim reality: that this dutiful dish — in service for the past 57 years — is no…
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Second Cable Fails at Arecibo, Causing Even More Damage to Famed SETI Dish
Another cable has fallen onto the reflector dish at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, in yet another frustrating setback for this beloved facility.
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Puerto Rico, A Territory In Recession, Falls Prey To A More Than $4 Million Online Scam
Authorities in Puerto Rico reported this week that hackers had targeted more than four million dollars in government funds in recent months. The attack unsettled lawmakers on the island, who criticised the vague explanations given by the government at a time when Puerto Rico is in a financial crisis.
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Earthquake Destroys Famous Natural Landmark In Puerto Rico
A picturesque Puerto Rican landmark, Punta Ventana, has collapsed following a magnitude 5.79 earthquake.