Categorías - UNIMEDIOS: Universidad Nacional de Colombia

From this physics standpoint, a traffic jam is a phase.

Physics could explain Bogotá neighborhood traffic jams

Bogotá D. C., marzo 14 de 2016

The alternative of driving and turning amid neighborhoods as

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The research project on grass contamination due to petrochemical industry was carried out basically in Barrancabermeja.

Grass and cattle tainted with oil waste

Bogotá D. C., marzo 10 de 2016

Ten species of common pasture type grass (Brachiaria spp.) u

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A car and a solar panel which work with clean energies

Medellín, marzo 09 de 2016

Two Universidad Nacional de Colombia (UNal) in Medellín Phys

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Asbestos is used to manufacture corrugated rooftops and brake pads among others. Photos: UNal Archives.

There is no safe use system for asbestos

Bogotá D. C., marzo 08 de 2016

During a debate at the Universidad Nacional de Colombia (UNa

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Copepods (<i>Gaetanus tenuispinus</i>) and crustacean larvae (<i>Uca sp</i>.), and several plankton specimens, 4X magnification. Photos: Jefferson Samboní Perafán

Environmental changes impact plankton diversity

Palmira, marzo 04 de 2016

Universidad Nacional de Colombia (UNal) researchers in Palmi

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The Guerrero Andean tundra is located in the settlement of San Antonio of the municipality of Tausa (Province of Cundinamarca).

The Guerrero Andean tundra, burdened by agriculture

Bogotá D. C., marzo 03 de 2016

The soil of this ecosystem has lost its capacity to hold car

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UNal Geologist, Julio Fierro; UPB Professor, Bibiana Patiño Alzate; and Urbanism PhD Patricia Rincón Avellaneda participated in the panel discussion.

Roads and extractivism impact, key for a long-lasting peace

Bogotá D. C., marzo 02 de 2016

Although roadway infrastructure and land adjustment are amon

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Webometrics measures the impact of worldwide university websites.

UNal website with the most impact in Colombia

Bogotá D. C., marzo 01 de 2016

In the university website category the Universidad Nacional

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<i>El Abrazo de la Serpiente</i> (Embrace of the Serpent), a Ciro Guerra and Cristina Gallego film are both alums of the UNal School of Cinema and TV.

Oscar reflections at the UNal School of Cinema and TV

Bogotá D. C., febrero 29 de 2016

The Universidad Nacional de Colombia (UNal) School of Cinem

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The Thomas van der Harmen reserve is comprised of an area of 1,395 hectares (3,447 acres).

Bogotá needs to grow but not over the van der Hammen forest reserve

Bogotá D. C., febrero 26 de 2016

As claimed by Universidad Nacional de Colombia (UNal) Urban

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The study analyzed the activity of rose crops in the Bogotá savannah. All Photos: UNal Archives

Fertilizer excess in rose crops increases greenhouse effect gases

Bogotá D. C., febrero 26 de 2016

After measuring the amount of gases from three rose crops in

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Lizeth Mosquera Moncaleano, Mateo Rodríguez Muñoz and Fabio Romero Manrique also participated in the research project.

Eggshells could help cure canine fractures

Manizales, febrero 26 de 2016

Using this organic waste, Universidad Nacional de Colombia (

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Cows grazing and looking for shade under the trees.

Climate change produces heat stress in cattle

Palmira, febrero 25 de 2016

Climatic variables such as temperature, solar radiation, moi

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Signals will determine, among others, how the brain receives auditory content whatever it may be.

Using an encephalogram UNal researchers will measure how a human being perceives audio

Manizales, febrero 24 de 2016

By using a portable encephalogram researchers may assess the

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The catalog shows 8 species of threatened turtles. Photos: UNal Archives

Rattlesnakes, some of the most decimated reptiles of the Orinoquía

Bogotá D. C., febrero 24 de 2016

The report appears in the “Catalog of Reptile Diversity of t

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The researchers also visited the mountain peak of the <i>Alto de los Rayos</i>, a settlement of the township of <i>Macaravita</i>. Photos: Giovanni Pinzón.

The Province of Santander, the best location in Colombia to look at the stars

Bogotá D. C., febrero 23 de 2016

La Bricha, a settlement of the township of Macaravita in the

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The UNal Social Pediatrics Unit basically approaches social dynamics which impact children health.

In marginal sectors of Bogotá, children grow less due to malnutrition

Bogotá D. C., febrero 23 de 2016

A study carried out by Universidad Nacional de Colombia (UNa

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The plant restoration and monitoring project hopes to recover the forest as a strategy to offset climate change.

UNal designs a plan to recover 2,500 hectares of forest

Medellín, febrero 22 de 2016

Researchers of the Universidad Nacional de Colombia (UNal) L

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Temperature meter for pots created

Manizales, febrero 22 de 2016

Universidad Nacional de Colombia (UNal) Electronic Engineeri

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UNal students designed a braille printer for the blind.

Braille printer prototype developed

Medellín, febrero 19 de 2016

A group of Universidad Nacional de Colombia (UNal) students

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A scale model was tested towards the end of last year.

Door automation system designed

Manizales, febrero 19 de 2016

Two Universidad Nacional de Colombia (UNal) Manizales Electr

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The Yolombó tree is characterized for its medium sized and light colored flowers.

Felling is terminating the yolombó tree

Bogotá D. C., febrero 18 de 2016

This millenary tree, a great pollinating agent and character

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Tests were performed at the UNal La Nubia campus in Manizales.

Zinc oxide synthesized to improve solar panels

Bogotá D. C., febrero 18 de 2016

The purpose of this project is obtain zinc oxide (ZnO) nanow

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They determined that the ideal height for capturing imagery was 20 to 25 meters (65 to 82 ft.).

Drones to speed-up arrival and processing of traffic accidents

Palmira, febrero 17 de 2016

Using high resolution imagery (720 pixels) captured by drone

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The BCI system is accepted around the world for its applications for improving the quality of life of humans.

Electric signals deduce human movement

Manizales, febrero 17 de 2016

With a head piece connected to a software program Universida

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People with depression have low levels of microRNA 1202 molecule in their brains. Photo: UNal Archives

Molecules that influence depression identified

Bogotá D. C., febrero 16 de 2016

With this discovery it will be possible to use the correct t

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Zigzag is a board game which requires mathematical skills.

Board game designed to learn in zig zag

Medellín, febrero 16 de 2016

Conceived as a science game which is necessary to apply math

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The atlas gathers soft-bottom marine biodiversity of the Colombian Caribbean. Photos: Catalina Torres

First Colombian Caribbean marine biodiversity atlas

Bogotá D. C., febrero 15 de 2016

Some of the most common fish life including red snappers, bl

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Roxana Andrea Lozano Mahecha, UNal-Palmira Environmental Engineering senior. Photos: Roxana Andrea Lozano Mahecha.

Luminescent microorganisms can help detect hydrocarbon pollution

Palmira, febrero 15 de 2016

Microorganism bioluminescence occurs thanks to an expressio

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In the industry sector laser cutting has 90% applicability.

Laser cutter with Maker Innovation tag

Bogotá D. C., febrero 12 de 2016

Marco Aldemar Martín a Universidad Nacional de Colombia (UNa

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The antenna measures 1.8 meters (5.9 feet) in diameter and is pointed at a geostationary satellite.

GEONETCast antenna to access satellite data installed at UNal

Bogotá D. C., febrero 12 de 2016

Through this network researchers can store and process multi

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The machine will allow improving small coffee grower productivity in up to 300%.

Inexpensive machine improves coffee quality

Medellín, febrero 11 de 2016

The purpose of the design is for choosing mature coffee frui

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UNal student designs a device which looks like a spider to carry cacao fruit

Manizales, febrero 11 de 2016

By using triangles, squares and circles moved by an electric

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Through a simulator they made the prototype a reality.

A home that works with a remote control

Manizales, febrero 10 de 2016

A group of Universidad Nacional de Colombia (UNal) Electric

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With the prototype these orthodontics procedures will take less time. Photo: UNal Archives

UNal designed bracket positioner patented

Bogotá D. C., febrero 10 de 2016

The prototype provides greater accuracy in orthodontist proc

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Bogotá discards more than 3 tons of unprocessed aluminum a day. Photo: UNal Archives

Aluminum recycling, a development opportunity for Bogotá

Bogotá D. C., febrero 09 de 2016

Reducing the links in the recycling chain and making correct