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A six-year-old girl with dozens of instruments in front of her. Experienced musicians, and a concert about to begin. On stage: Universidad de Antioquia’s Symphonic Band. Thus began the musical career of Jaqueline Martínez Alzate, a clarinetist trained at UdeA who discovered the musical power of her spirit from a young age, a power that will now resonate in New York. 

His professional dedication to defending human rights and fighting impunity has made Federico Andreu Guzmán an international figure. The Colombian-French lawyer has taught at UdeA, and his academic work, translated into several languages, examines topics such as access to justice, historical memory, state responsibility, and crimes against humanity. The University awarded him an honorary master's degree in law for his distinguished career.

More than 10 plants were obtained from a single seed, and they reached a survival rate of over 70% when transplanted to their habitat, the Belmira paramo. With this work, UdeA researchers made significant progress in the reproduction and propagation of the frailejon plant using a new in vitro protocol, which reduced germination time from months to just days. Furthermore, it was supported by the community and represents a contribution from academia to the conservation of these vital ecosystems and the appropriation of knowledge. 

The average shoreline retreat on the beaches of Urabá, Antioquia, is three meters per year, and in some places, it has reached up to 15 meters. This is one of the main findings reported by UdeA researchers in partnership with DAGRAN (Antioquia Administrative Department of Disaster Risk Management) and other international institutions. It was announced in a digital publication that compiles lessons learned, conclusions, and recommendations regarding coastal erosion, a phenomenon that impacts ecosystems and puts infrastructure, housing, and tourism at risk. 

An album brings together pictures of a family's most important moments. Each photo tells a story that helps us see physical and emotional traits, as well as things passed down from one generation to the next. The project "Family Memory and Epigenetics: Reconstruction and Fictionalization of the Personal Archive," led by Professor Gloria Inés Ocampo Ramírez, suggests exploring and thinking about these memories through making and changing photographs. 

A study conducted by the Botanical Studies Group and the Clinical and Experimental Allergology Group, both at the Universidad de Antioquia, showed that the air in this area of the department contains high pollen concentrations, similar to those recorded in temperate zones around the world. The research also showed that several species in the city's atmosphere can cause allergies and clinical symptoms in the population. 

Researchers from the University of A Coruña in Turbo and the University of Oldenburg in Germany conducted the first study of the ocean’s surface microlayer in a tropical estuary—the Gulf of Urabá. Their findings reveal a greater concentration of surfactants in this area compared to other ocean regions, which impacts the climate and poses risks to marine life. 

Donating blood and organs saves lives. In Colombia, hematopoietic stem cell donation still struggles to grow because national donor registries remain limited and myths about the procedure continue to circulate. This safe and straightforward process, driven by the generosity of voluntary donors, is crucial for patients with certain blood diseases to survive and lead a better quality of life. 

Choosing a healthy lifestyle involves staying active and eating well, both of which are crucial for enhancing your overall quality of life. But starting a workout routine or taking supplements without professional guidance can compromise your health instead of supporting it. 

Terms like ghosting, emotional responsibility, red flags, gaslighting, anxiety, narcissism, and ADHD now appear regularly in the vocabulary of people who follow mental health content on social media. Taking care of one’s emotional and psychological well-being is a positive and necessary habit. The concern begins, however, when curiosity turns into self-diagnosis—when “I’m learning about this” becomes “This must be what I’m going through.”

In April, the dire wolf (Canis dirus) made a dramatic return to headlines, sparking widespread buzz in the media and online. Colossal Biosciences, a biotechnology company, announced it had revived the extinct species through de-extinction technology. But turning this bold claim into a scientific fact proves far more complex, more reminiscent of Jurassic Park than current reality.