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Living with domestic animals has become a relevant factor for emotional regulation and neurological care. This is stated by Universum, the UNAM Science Museum, which describes dogs and cats as “an emotional regulator with legs.”

This effect is not just a perception. Physical contact and animal company trigger biological responses that reduce mental tension and improve mood. Hugging, caressing or simply observing your pet activates metabolic processes that help you cope with daily stress.

Documented benefits

Research indexed in SciELO and reports from the journal Advanced Science detail the transformations that occur in the organism:

Interaction with pets reduces stress levels. The mind reacts in a similar way to when it receives human support.

Constant company reduces the feeling of loneliness and raises general mood.

Caring for an animal facilitates interpersonal relationships by serving as a social catalyst.

Daily experience fosters empathy and reinforces communication skills.

Simple actions such as talking to the pet, pampering it or maintaining eye contact generate a measurable impact on psychological balance.

The cactus waste that is usually discarded could be transformed into a tool for sustainable agriculture. UNAM researchers developed an organic fertilizer from the thorns and edges of this cactus that increased the biomass of the crops by up to 20% and accelerated their growth.

Results in Milpa Alta

The project was led by Bruno Chávez Vergara, from the UNAM Institute of Geology. Nopal digestate, a byproduct of the anaerobic digestion of organic waste, was evaluated. The research, funded between 2018 and 2020 by the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation of Mexico City, seeks to promote sustainable practices in volcanic soils in the south of the basin.

Between 15% and 20% of the nopal processed for consumption is discarded as thorns and edges. This material is used to generate biogas and electricity, but it also produces a liquid waste that works as organic fertilizer. The tests were carried out in agricultural areas of Milpa Alta, Xochimilco and Tláhuac, in collaboration with Sustainability in Energy and Environment (SUEMA).

Chávez Vergara explained that digestate provides mineral nutrients to plants and feeds beneficial bacteria and fungi in the soil, recovering biological functions affected by years of chemical fertilizers. Unlike synthetics, this product promotes the microbial activity necessary for soil fertility. Its liquid presentation allows better use of water and faster absorption of nutrients.

In forage oat crops in Milpa Alta, the results were immediate. Since the first agricultural cycle, a 20% increase in biomass and a reduction of up to one month in maturation time was recorded. The researcher pointed out that these benefits would be especially useful for hillside and rainfed farmers, where lack of irrigation and erosion make production difficult.

Following the results, the UNAM team plans to expand the tests to corn and carrots, in addition to determining the minimum dose necessary to make the use of this fertilizer based on cactus residue profitable.

The fever for the release of Grand Theft Auto VI has a dark side. Kaspersky detected multiple fraud campaigns that take advantage of expectation to compromise devices and steal personal information.

Attackers use fake pre-sales, supposed beta versions, and deceptive cryptocurrency tokens. According to the firm, the increase in reports began just after the start of the official pre-sale.

How do they deceive users?

Lisandro Ubiedo, senior analyst at Kaspersky for Latin America, explained the method. Criminals create websites that replicate the game’s visual identity. When entering data for the purchase, the information—names, emails, IDs, and card numbers—is captured. The product never arrives.

Videos are also circulating on social networks with supposed tutorials for downloading beta versions. When these files are executed, malicious programs are installed that operate in the background and facilitate access to personal accounts.

Another modality: portals that promote apocryphal cryptoassets using the brand image without authorization. This causes financial losses for investors.

Recommendations to avoid fraud

Kaspersky recommends purchasing content only from official channels. Verify URLs before entering sensitive data. Use virtual cards or prepaid methods for online transactions. And be wary of links with alleged leaks shared on digital platforms.