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Scientists in Panama discovered a rare hot pink katydid that transformed to green over two weeks, potentially mimicking the color-changing leaves around it. This first-ever observation of color transformation in adult katydids reveals a brilliant new camouflage strategy in the rainforest.
Scientists in Panama discovered a rare hot-pink katydid that transforms from bright pink to green over two weeks, possibly mimicking the color-changing leaves around it. The remarkable find could reveal a new camouflage strategy in the insect world.
A decade after Nigerian journalists exposed hidden offshore wealth in the Panama Papers, the investigation sparked major legal reforms that are transforming how companies report their true owners. While no one went to jail, the country now has new transparency laws protecting billions in public funds.
A Panama City science museum is turning cocktail hour into a chemistry lesson. Local bartenders will demonstrate the science behind mixology while guests vote for the best drinks.
A surgeon in Panama just saved a stroke patient's life from 124 miles away using UAE-developed robotic technology. The breakthrough could bring lifesaving treatment to millions who currently can't access it.
For the first time since 2009, critically endangered Panamanian golden frogs are being released back into their natural habitat after a devastating fungal disease wiped them out completely. Scientists are studying how these captive-bred frogs adapt to the wild, paving the way for saving other endangered amphibian species.
After disappearing from the wild for nearly two decades, Panama's national symbol is hopping back into the forest. A deadly fungus wiped out every golden frog in the country, but conservationists just pulled off what seemed impossible.
Archaeologists in Panama just unearthed a spectacular gold-filled tomb that's rewriting what we know about an elite society that thrived over a millennium ago. The discovery reveals how ancient leaders displayed power, family heritage, and craftsmanship in stunning detail.
As global fertilizer prices spike over $100 in a month, Morocco is sending 1,000 tons of free fertilizer to help Panama's small-scale farmers keep growing food. The donation launches a new annual partnership focused on strengthening agriculture between the two nations.
Panama became the first country in Latin America to offer universal HPV vaccination, and it's working. Cervical cancer rates have been steadily falling since the program launched, with vaccine coverage now exceeding 85 percent.
Scientists studying 17,000 years of Panama's ecological history found that bringing back large plant-eating animals could restore natural benefits lost when giant sloths and elephant relatives vanished. The research offers a roadmap for healing tropical forests.
Archaeologists in Panama have unearthed a stunning tomb filled with ancient gold ornaments, offering a rare window into a sophisticated civilization from 1,000 years ago. The discovery ranks among the most significant archaeological finds in Panama's recent history.
Archaeologists in Panama have discovered an ancient tomb packed with gold treasures that reveals how powerful leaders lived and were honored a millennium ago. The find ranks among the country's most important archaeological discoveries in recent years.
Florida Power & Light volunteers rolled up their sleeves to beautify The Arc of the Bay nonprofit facilities in Panama City. The volunteer effort brought fresh life to spaces serving people with disabilities.
Wildlife doesn't recognize borders, and now neither does conservation. Six countries just wrapped up a groundbreaking program that's helping them protect endangered species together—from jaguars crossing Colombia and Panama to rhinos in Chad and South Africa.
The Caribbean Series just witnessed its wildest game ever as the Dominican Republic and Panama combined for 31 runs in a historic 16-15 slugfest. The game-breaking performance sends the Dominican team to the semifinals and rewrites tournament history books.
Free tax help is expanding in Northwest Florida, where volunteers filed 2,500 returns last year and brought $3.5 million back into local communities. The program needs more volunteers to help families who can't afford professional tax services.
Scientists in Panama discovered that adding nitrogen to recovering forests can double their growth and carbon absorption for a decade. This breakthrough could help tropical forests bounce back faster after cattle farming strips nutrients from the soil.
Scientists discovered that adding nitrogen to newly cleared tropical forest land makes trees grow twice as fast, offering a natural solution to speed up climate action. The groundbreaking Panama study shows nitrogen, not phosphorus, is the missing ingredient in young forest recovery.
A brave photographer captured the winning shot of blood-sucking flies landing on a crocodile's head in Panama. The British Ecological Society's annual photography competition showcases stunning moments of animals, plants, and scientists working together in nature.
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