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Aerial view of a wide multi-lane avenue in Santo Domingo at sunset. In the foreground, a bronze equestrian statue stands on a roundabout surrounded by a garden. On either side, multi-story buildings, vegetation, and vehicles are visible. The sky features dramatic clouds lit by the golden light of the setting sun on the left horizon.
April 28, 2026 • 4 min read

What the Wind Didn't Carry Away: The Invisible Trail of Metals in Santo Domingo

by Albert De La Cruz

Environment
Public Health
Air Pollution
Applied Science
A surrealist artistic composition depicting an ancient golden astronomical clock integrated into a vibrant cosmic nebula. The background features gas clouds in shades of purple, blue, and pink, accompanied by twinkling stars. In the upper right, a spiral galaxy and a dark planet stand out, visually illustrating the intrinsic connection between time and space on a universal scale.
April 27, 2026 • 6 min read

When Space and Time Swap Roles

by José Miguel Rojas

Theoretical Physics
Relativity
Carrollian Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Exterior view of the Faculty of Sciences at the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD), highlighting its modern architectural design.
April 11, 2026 • 9 min read

The Faculty of Sciences and the Institute of Physics: Research Leaders at UASD

by Vladimir Pérez, Ph.D.

Faculty of Sciences
Institute of Physics
UASD
scientific research
A digital illustration showing a scientific mentorship scene. An experienced researcher with brown skin, gray hair, and glasses, wearing a white lab coat, enthusiastically points at data charts on a computer monitor. Beside him, a young student, also of Latino appearance, listens attentively to the explanation while holding a notebook and pen, ready to take notes. The setting is a modern laboratory with glassware on the tables and a whiteboard in the background covered in physics equations and diagrams.
December 06, 2025 • 3 min read

Human Capital Formation: The Most Valuable Product of Scientific Research

by Vladimir Pérez, Ph.D.

Researcher Training
Scientific Research
Human Capital
Academic Mentoring