2+ hour, 7+ min ago   (626+ words) From the towering pyramids of Egypt to the stepped temples of Mexico and the monumental structures of Peru, one question has fascinated historians, archaeologists, and travelers for generations: Why did so many ancient civilizations build pyramids despite having no contact…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (934+ words) The historical tradition based on evidence reiterates the idea that the great works developed by different societies were possible because there was leadership, because they were under the command of a king, a ruler or a chief. But a recent…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (629+ words) Colombia has declared the Palmares de Tochecito Flora Sanctuary, protecting 1,964 hectares (4,855 acres) of Andean and high-Andean ecosystems in the department of Tolima. The new protected area covers the most important concentration of the wax palm (Ceroxylon quindiuense), Colombia’s national tree,…...

1+ mon, 13+ hour ago   (561+ words) Cocoa has enemies. Small ones, but highly destructive. Some attack at night, such as the cocoa mirid bug (Monalonion spp.), which does not bite the leaves of this tropical tree but instead inserts its mouthparts into them and sucks out…...

1+ mon, 23+ hour ago   (319+ words) In the municipalities of Cogua and Tena, just beyond Bogota, 19 wild animals recently reclaimed their place in their natural habitat. The return, orchestrated by the Regional Autonomous Corporation of Cundinamarca (CAR) and the District Secretariat of Environment (SDA), marked the…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (446+ words) In Colombia, where it is known by names such as mountain lion, lion, or panther, it naturally inhabits forests, mountains, and rural areas, including zones close to urban centers when they are surrounded by forests. That is why the most…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (396+ words) In the northeastern part of the department of Antioquia, specifically in the municipality of Segovia, an unprecedented discovery was made for the conservation of Colombia’s biodiversity. Researchers from the Grandes Rapaces Colombia Project (GRP), in partnership with CES University, identified…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago   (317+ words) The genus Lepanthes includes some of the smallest orchids in the world and is also one of the most diverse groups in the tropical Andes. Colombia is home to more than 400 species, many of them restricted to mountain forests and…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago   (496+ words) Because of a family member who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease, Antioquia-born biologist Diana Carolina Quintero Gil intensified her research into functional mushrooms and their health benefits, beginning with Hericium erinaceus, better known as Lion’s Mane. She has now compiled many…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (651+ words) The Colombian Pacific is getting ready for one of the most anticipated natural events of the year. Between July and October 2026, more than 8,000 humpback whales will arrive in the region’s warm waters to mate, give birth, and care for their…...