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Researchers discovered a 1,000-year-old molar with a jade inlay that proves the ancient Maya performed sophisticated dental procedures on living patients. The perfectly executed procedure shows dental knowledge far beyond what historians previously understood.
A community-driven effort has brought forests back to Guatemala's Lake Atitlán region, with tree coverage increasing 30% since 1986. The transformation is so dramatic it's visible from space.
American and Guatemalan teams successfully removed dangerous radioactive material from an abandoned medical device, eliminating the risk of it being stolen for weapons. The cobalt-60 source, once used to treat cancer patients, is now safely stored in the United States.
A bold 1990 plan turned Guatemala's threatened rainforest into a global conservation success story. Three decades later, the Maya Biosphere Reserve proves protecting nature and supporting communities can work together.
A Guatemala City zoo is breeding critically endangered beaded lizards to save a species down to just 500 wild adults. The baby lizards are being trained to survive in the wild before their 2027 release.
Archaeologists have discovered the name of an individual Maya mathematician for the first time ever, finally putting a face to one of history's most advanced ancient civilizations. A signature on a 1,200-year-old wall reveals Sak Tahn Waax, whose sophisticated calculations rival those of famous Greek scholars.
Researchers discovered the signature of a Maya mathematician on temple walls in Guatemala, revealing for the first time the identity of one of history's great mathematical minds. The 1,200-year-old formula shows how advanced Maya scholars were at astronomy and calendar systems.
Archaeologists in Guatemala have deciphered the first known name of an ancient Maya astronomer-mathematician: Sak Tahn Waax, meaning "White-chested Fox." The discovery gives long-overdue credit to Indigenous scientists whose groundbreaking work on planetary movements remained anonymous for over a millennium.
Conservationists in Guatemala are breeding one of the world's rarest lizards to save it from disappearing forever. With only 500 adults left in the wild, the Guatemalan beaded lizard is getting a second chance at survival.
Guatemalan farmers are ditching expensive chemical pesticides for homemade plant mixtures based on ancient Maya knowledge. The natural alternatives cost one-sixth the price and are safer for families and the environment.
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When crisis struck the Maya civilization 1,200 years ago, leaders didn't cling to absolute power. They built council houses and invited everyday people into decisions that shaped their future.
Guatemalan naval forces intercepted a vessel illegally transporting sailfish, protecting a species vital to both ocean health and the region's tourism economy. The operation highlights growing efforts across Central America to save marine life from commercial overfishing.