Latin America is home to some of the best locations for studying the cosmos, with centuries-old solar observatories in Mexico and cutting-edge radio telescopes in the Andes being just a few examples. The region has been at the forefront of many exciting astronomical discoveries and space research.
Science Friday and El País: América Futura are collaborating on a 7-week newsletter focusing on astronomy and space science from Latin America. Each week, subscribers will receive a story on topics such as how satellites are monitoring deforestation in the Amazon, the future of astronomy in Puerto Rico following the collapse of the Arecibo telescope, and new research conducted by Latin American women.
The newsletter will feature content available in both English and Spanish, making it accessible to a wider audience. Santiago Flórez, Science Friday’s community manager, will be writing the newsletter. With a background in teaching, anthropology, and journalism, Santiago is passionate about sharing stories from the world of science with the public. The newsletter is set to launch on May 22nd.
