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Genome of the Araucaria Sequenced, Eight Times Larger Than That of Humans
The University of Concepción and CMPC led the effort to obtain the genome of this natural monument that coexisted with dinosaurs. This information will help make it more resilient against …
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Senapred Official Arrested for Mega-Fire in Valparaíso
Third person implicated in the tragedy that claimed 137 lives is arrested following an investigation by the PDI and the Regional Prosecutor's Office. In an unexpected turn in the investigation …
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Protect and Educate About Native Forests
Editorial byLa Discusión Over the past decade, more than a thousand hectares of native forest have been illegally logged in the Ñuble Region. A widely known problem, yet unresolved to …
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UdeC Research Aims to Select Drought-Resistant Eucalyptus Trees
The Euca-drought project, led by Dr. José Luis Ulloa, seeks to identify eucalyptus genotypes that are more drought-resistant and water-efficient. The Chilean forestry industry contributes nearly 3% of the Gross …
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Facing a Complex Season, Conaf Seeks to Recruit 3,300 Firefighters
They report an increase in "sixth-generation" wildfires or mega-fires, which require greater deployment to be controlled. The regions between Valparaíso and La Araucanía, home to over six million people, are …
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Vests Found Could Be Decisive in Investigation of Carabineros Homicide in Cañete
In addition to the vests, two portable radios and boxes with deterrent elements were found, hidden among bushes near a hard-to-access stream, approximately one kilometer from where the ambush occurred. …
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