Atomun – Bolivia in the age of technology and innovation: Welcome to Automun – TeleSUR’s program on science and technology in Latin America, focusing on the human side of science and technology at the service of progress. In today’s program, hosted by Danny Perez: 1) In the section “Grass Roots Innovators”, two Bolivian peasant girls…
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A Bolivian wins award in Chile for an innovative machine
Laura Alba Quispe reports in Pagina Siete: TRIUMPHED AT THE XXII YOUNG RESEARCHERS CONFERENCE IN VALPARAISO A Bolivian wins award in Chile for an innovative machine Engineer Marco Antonio Quinta created a machine that reduces manufactured steel bars in order to convert them into wire, without using heat. The Bolivian engineer Marco Antonio Quinta (31…
Bolivian student creates 3D printer that uses PET bottles to operate
Laura Alba reports for Pagina Siete. Photos by: Freddy Barragan: THIS IS HIS GRADE PROJECT TO RECEIVE HIS DEGREE FROM UMSA Student creates 3D printer that uses PET bottles to operate The construction of the device lasted a year, and the cost of the printer is between Bs400 and Bs500 [around $71]. Within UMSA, there…
Lets give support to Gabriela Prudencio, Quinoa Colada’s creator!
Pagina Siete reports: GABRIELA PRUDENCIO CREATED “QUINUA COLADA” Bolivian finalist in the cocktail contest Gabriela Prudencio, 24 years old, ranked among the five finalists in the international competition “Star Search for a cocktail”, organized by renowned international chef Jamie Oliver. The young paceña went to the final round of the international competition with a cocktail…
Young hearing impaired designed robot: Ericka Calle Veliz
ANF reports in El Deber: Cochabamba Young hearing impaired designed robot Ericka Calle Veliz is a 16 year old with hearing disability who has designed a robot that moves on the basis of a light pattern. The project was developed at the technical center of Fe y Alegría (CIFA) of Cochabamba. The young scientist chose…
Watch How Bolivia Built the World’s Longest Urban Cable Car System
Alissa Walker wrote in her blog: Watch How Bolivia Built the World’s Longest Urban Cable Car System In most parts of the world, cable cars are relegated to ski areas or amusement parks. But in South America, cities use the gondolas to navigate undulating terrain as public transportation. This fall, two more lines will open…
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