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Analysis of the National Science Budget from 2012 to 2025
Recently, national media have highlighted the low budget allocated to the Secretariat of Science, Humanities, Technology, and...
Emiliano Terán
Jan 263 min read


Pinhole effect and shadows during a solar eclipse
Solar eclipses are fascinating astronomical events that capture the attention of professional astronomers, enthusiasts, and the general...
Emiliano Terán
Jan 252 min read


Risks to visual health during a total solar eclipse
Solar light can have harmful effects on our vision when observed directly. Although this is unlikely on a normal day, during solar...
Emiliano Terán
Feb 21, 20244 min read


Exploring Mexican coffee
The love for coffee has deeply rooted itself in our society, from the traditional American coffee our parents used to enjoy to the...
Emiliano Terán
Jan 28, 20242 min read
Unraveling the mystery of Bacubirito's mass
Bacubirito, recognized as one of the five most massive meteorites in the world by the American Meteorite Society, has been on this list...
Emiliano Terán
Jan 21, 20243 min read


Mass extinctions: the five epochal events in Earth's history
The extinction of dinosaurs in the Cretaceous-Paleogene, 65 million years ago, is widely recognized. However, four previous mass...
Emiliano Terán
Nov 17, 20234 min read


The telomeres and sleep
Aging is an inevitable aspect of life. As we progress in age, our bodies undergo unavoidable changes. One of the factors that has gained...
Emiliano Terán
Oct 29, 20233 min read


Refractive errors and their influence on the learning process
Myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism are refractive errors that affect the visual quality of young students worldwide. This issue has been...
Emiliano Terán
Oct 21, 20232 min read


The role of the number Pi in the forces of nature
Pi (π) is a constant that has endured throughout history, extending beyond the boundaries of mathematics, playing a fundamental role in...
Emiliano Terán
Oct 1, 20232 min read


Light and sound for breast cancer study
Breast cancer affects a significant percentage of women worldwide, with an estimated 20% of women globally affected, according to the...
Emiliano Terán
Sep 17, 20232 min read


Plants and algae, surprisingly similar, yet uniquely different
Both land plants and marine microalgae play crucial roles in their respective ecosystems, although they differ significantly in size and...
Emiliano Terán
Sep 3, 20233 min read


Bacubirito: 160 years since the discovery of the world's longest meteorite
The Bacubirito Meteorite, discovered in 1863 in the village of Camichín, in a remote region north of the state of Sinaloa in Mexico, has...
Emiliano Terán
Aug 27, 20234 min read


Caffeine and Its Influence on Vision
Coffee, one of the most widely consumed beverages worldwide, boasts caffeine as its main active ingredient. While numerous studies have...
Emiliano Terán
Aug 14, 20233 min read


Contact lenses and UV light phototoxicity
Introduction Contact lenses are an effective solution for correcting visual problems such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and...
Emiliano Terán
Jul 9, 20234 min read


Progressive Lenses: Innovations, Adaptation, and Myopia Control
Introduction Visual correction is a crucial component of our daily lives. With a particular focus on presbyopia, a condition that affects...
Emiliano Terán
Jul 2, 20237 min read
Blue light, photoreceptors and human sleep
Blue light has the ability to stimulate a series of photosensitive cells in the retina that not only allow us to perceive our...
Emiliano Terán
Jun 11, 20235 min read


Cataracts: A Look at Their Impact, Detection, and Treatment
Introduction Imagine waking up one day to find your world has blurred, as if you were looking through a foggy window. This is the daily...
Emiliano Terán
Jun 4, 20236 min read


Contrasting turquoise tones of the Caribbean sea and the mysterious darkness of the Pacific
Introduction The mesmerizing turquoise and radiant waters that bathe the shores of the Mexican Caribbean and other world-renowned beaches...
Emiliano Terán
May 28, 20235 min read


A deep dive into reflectance, transmittance, and integrating sphere theory
Studying the optical properties of various materials requires a thorough comprehension of reflectance and transmittance calculations...
Emiliano Terán
May 9, 20235 min read


The intriguing realm of optics in coral ecosystems
Coral reefs, natural wonders filled with diverse marine life and vibrant structures, face increasing challenges due to climate change,...
Emiliano Terán
Apr 20, 20232 min read
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