Dr. Arianne Maine, an ANID postdoctoral researcher at Usach’s SMAT-C center, won the Best Poster Award for her work on rhenium nanoparticles to optimize catalytic processes in energy generation. Her research paves the way for more efficient, cost-effective green hydrogen production, driving Chile’s technological advancement in clean energy.
Amid the climate crisis, environmental conflicts have intensified in various parts of the country, especially in areas affected by water scarcity and pressure on natural resources. In these contexts, environmental advocacy responds to the need to safeguard ways of life and ties to the land that are increasingly under threat.
In the face of scenarios marked by shifts in demand, logistical difficulties, and challenges in coordination among suppliers, new ways of organizing production have emerged, such as the Manufacturing-as-a-Service (MaaS) model, which allows different companies to share production capacity through digital platforms.
In Chile, wildfires have become one of the country’s main environmental challenges. According to data from the National Forestry Corporation (Conaf), more than 99% of these fires are caused by human activity, whether through negligence or intentionally. Beyond the visible damage to the landscape, the smoke generated by these events contains highly irritating and toxic substances that can spread across vast urban and rural areas.
As 5G networks expand and the number of connected IoT devices surges, the telecommunications industry faces unprecedented challenges in keeping up with rapid market demands.
Development economics increasingly focuses on how household health conditions and caregiving responsibilities shape economic participation, particularly for heads of household. In this regard, disability is understood as a phenomenon that transcends the individual, reshaping family structures, income, and employment opportunities for those who take on caregiving roles.