La Nación, a major Costa Rican newspaper, posted a series of updates on February 24, 2026, covering two prominent stories: an on-air dispute involving Harrick McLean and Carlos Serrano, and commentary from a well-known astrophysicist regarding Franklin Chang’s plasma engine.
In its first tweet at 05:03 UTC, La Nación reported on a heated exchange between Harrick McLean and Carlos Serrano. The post stated: “‘No vas a jugar con mi carrera’: Harrick McLean explota contra Carlos Serrano al aire y así fue la discusión https://t.co/BPArTnGhPA”.
Shortly after, at 05:05 UTC, the outlet shared insights from an astrophysicist with millions of followers about Franklin Chang’s plasma engine. The tweet read: “Astrofísico con millones de seguidores opinó sobre el motor de plasma de Franklin Chang y sorprende lo que dijo https://t.co/3OQ9ng9boU”.
A minute later, La Nación reiterated this topic in another tweet at 05:06 UTC: “Astrofísico con millones de seguidores opinó sobre el motor de plasma de Franklin Chang y sorprende lo que dijo https://t.co/41jEosyQU0”.
Franklin Chang Díaz is recognized as a former NASA astronaut and physicist who has worked extensively on developing advanced propulsion systems for space travel. His research into plasma engines has attracted international attention and discussion among experts in the field.
La Nación frequently covers significant developments in science and public affairs in Costa Rica and Latin America.
