The post Global Warming Slows Earth’s Rotation and Alters Universal Time Measurement appeared first on The Costa Rica News. The melting of ice in Greenland and Antarctica modifies the speed of the Earth’s rotation faster than expected and that will alter the calculation of universal time on which computer networks adjust, says a study published recently. Since 1967, Universal Coordinated Time (UCT) has been established with ultra-sensitive atomic clocks that keep time around the world and ensure the accuracy of digital and communication infrastructures such as satellite navigation. For histori ..read more

The post Urban Developers Deforest Unconsciously and Put Access to Water at Risk in Dominical appeared first on The Costa Rica News. Residents of Dominical in the canton of Osa denounce with great concern the growing deforestation activity in the area by development companies that are dedicated to the real estate and tourism market, affecting not only the great existing biodiversity but also putting at risk access and affecting water scarcity. Since the 1950s, the residents of the area were in charge of managing the distribution of water – at that time not potable -, thus building a collection ..read more

The post Japanese Culture Will Have Its Festival Next Saturday in San Ramón de Alajuela appeared first on The Costa Rica News. If you are a lover of Japanese culture or if you are looking to learn more about it, you have an appointment next weekend.The Embassy of Japan in Costa Rica and the Western Headquarters of the University of Costa Rica (UCR) organize the Japan Festival in San Ramón 2024.The event will be next Saturday, April 27th at the San Ramón Regional Museum, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Those attending the event will be able to enjoy different traditional arts through workshops such a ..read more

The post <gwmw ></gwmw>Japan Offers Scholarships for Tico Students in Postgraduate, Undergraduate and Technical Education appeared first on The Costa Rica News. The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan (MEXT for its acronym in English and Monbukagakusho in Japanese) opened the call for students interested in obtaining an undergraduate and technical education scholarship. They are aimed at young Costa Ricans who have already completed or are about to finish school and who wish to pursue higher education in Japan, either by pursuing a university bac ..read more

The post Costa Rican Athletes Enter the Final Stretch to Look For Their Ticket to Paris Olympic Games appeared first on The Costa Rica News. Costa Rica has secured several places for the Paris Olympic Games, which will take place this year, in 99 days.For now, only the surfer Brisa Hennessy is assured of her presence at the Olympic event and it is likely that the cyclist Milagro Mena, who won in the Pan American Championships the previous year, is also going. There are several more athletes who are in the final stretch to seek their assistance in the big event. They will do so either by obtain ..read more

The post Costa Rica is the #1 Destination for those Looking to Celebrate Their Graduation, Reveals ‘Travel + Leisure’ appeared first on The Costa Rica News. Once again Costa Rica stands out in different international tourism lists. On this occasion, once again it is the specialized magazine Travel + Leisure that places our country at the top. Specifically, Costa Rica is the number 1 country for those who wish to celebrate their graduation, according to a list curated by two collaborators of the publication.These are Maria Diego from Diego Travel and Jean Sanz from JSB Journeys, who provided a ..read more

The post <gwmw ></gwmw>Buying a Car in Costa Rica: These Are Some Tips For You<gwmw ></gwmw> appeared first on The Costa Rica News. With Expomóvil 2024 just around the corner, the most anticipated automobile show of the year, many people are preparing to find the vehicle of their dreams. Purchasing a car is an exciting decision, but one that requires careful planning to prevent the process from harming your financial well-being. “We understand that purchasing a vehicle is a significant decision, therefore, we prepare to support people in meeting this goal, offering usef ..read more

The post Cars That Fly?That Will Be a Reality in Costa Rica for 2026 appeared first on The Costa Rica News. For decades there has been talk that the next limit of mass human transportation will be flying cars. This would become a reality in Costa Rica, starting in 2026.The flying vehicle innovation that will be incorporated into the Costa Rican market is the X2 model from the Xpeng brand, from the Purdy Group.This model is on public view at Expomóvil 2024, at the Pedregal Events Center, in Belén de Heredia. Advantages The Xpeng is a flying vehicle, which was shown in a similar version at CES L ..read more

The post Arnoldo André: From A Coffee Farm To The Costa Rican Ministry Of Foreign Affairs And Worship appeared first on The Costa Rica News. Each person has a story to tell, a unique moment, experiences, and with them, lessons for life, slogans, and approaches that motivate them to achieve their purposes, our TCRN team believes that an athlete, artist, journalist, or politician beyond their professional functions, is a human being who can always be an inspiration to others, on this occasion, we talked to a very particular tico. Through a pleasant interview with Mr. Arnoldo André, better k ..read more

The post Today’s New Ways of Travelling: Explore and Make a Difference appeared first on The Costa Rica News. New Ways of Travelling: In recent years, a new travel trend has emerged, marking a shift in the way individuals, especially among the younger generations, approach the notion of travel. In fact, the conventional notion of vacations, characterized by hotels and Airbnbs as well as some visits of the country’s typical tourist attractions, seems to be slowly losing its appeal. Rather than simply seeking leisure and sightseeing, an increasing number of individuals are turning to alternative ..read more