julio 2025

As protesters are hit with terrorism charges, critics accuse Kenya’s government of criminalizing dissent

21 Jul

Human rights groups decry terrorism charges for Kenya protesters as attack on dissent

Camila RojasResponsabilidad social

In recent weeks, Kenya has witnessed a wave of unrest following controversial government proposals, leading to mass demonstrations across the country. While these protests initially focused on fiscal issues—particularly a proposed finance bill—the government's response has sparked an entirely different controversy: the decision to charge some demonstrators with terrorism-related offenses.Este acontecimiento ha generado serias preocupaciones entre expertos legales, organizaciones de derechos humanos y grupos de la sociedad civil, quienes sostienen que el gobierno recurre cada vez más a tácticas severas para reprimir la disidencia pública. La crítica se centra en si el Estado está utilizando el sistema de justicia no…

Taiwan is paralyzed by political gridlock. A mass recall of ‘pro-China’ lawmakers could break that

21 Jul

Taiwan Faces Political Paralysis: Will Removing ‘Pro-China’ Lawmakers Change the Game?

Camila RojasResponsabilidad social

Taiwan is experiencing a period of intense political stagnation, with key legislative initiatives stalled due to deep divisions among lawmakers. At the heart of the gridlock is growing dissatisfaction with certain members of the Legislative Yuan, accused by critics of aligning too closely with Beijing. In response, a growing grassroots campaign is mobilizing to recall several legislators perceived as pro-China, hoping the move will reset the political landscape and restore momentum to a system that many view as paralyzed.After the January elections in Taiwan, the country ended up with a split government. The presidency stayed with the Democratic Progressive Party…

Breakthrough discovery shows that moths listen to plants — and avoid the noisy ones

21 Jul

Moths use plant sounds to pick where to lay eggs, avoiding noisy options

Camila RojasCiencia y Tecnología

In a remarkable turn for our understanding of insect behavior, new scientific research has revealed that moths are capable of detecting acoustic cues from plants — and they appear to prefer quieter ones when choosing where to lay their eggs. This discovery shifts long-held assumptions about how insects interact with their environment and opens up new avenues of exploration in the field of ecological communication.The study's findings suggest that moths, far from being passive navigators of the natural world, are acutely attuned to the subtle sounds emitted by the plants around them. More significantly, their ability to “listen” seems to…

Trade deal on US tariffs within reach, says EU, as 1 August deadline nears

21 Jul

US-EU trade agreement on tariffs nearly finalized before 1 August deadline

Camila RojasInversiones y negocios

As we approach August 1, significant advancements seem to be occurring in the trade discussions between the United States and the European Union. Representatives from both parties have suggested that an agreement to address the enduring conflict over tariffs is nearly achievable. These negotiations, having stretched over several months, might eventually produce an outcome that alleviates economic strain and reshapes the dynamics of trade interactions across the Atlantic.En el centro de las conversaciones está el urgente asunto de los aranceles impuestos por los Estados Unidos a una serie de exportaciones de la UE. Estos gravámenes se implementaron inicialmente bajo políticas…

Earth is spinning faster, leading timekeepers to consider an unprecedented move

21 Jul

Timekeepers face unprecedented choices as Earth’s rotation speeds up

Camila RojasCiencia y Tecnología

The planet’s natural rhythm is changing—and timekeepers around the world are watching closely. Earth is rotating faster than it used to, prompting scientists and international timekeeping authorities to consider an adjustment that has never been made before: subtracting a second from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).This potential step, known as a "negative leap second," would mark a first in human history. While leap seconds have been added to synchronize clocks with Earth’s slightly irregular rotation, the idea of taking one away introduces complex challenges to technology, communications, and global systems that rely on precise timing.For decades, timekeeping has accounted for the…