Science

Cuba will cut electricity as hurricane Rafael increases its bashing

Published on: November 6, 2024
11:00

Havana, Nov 6 (Prensa Latina) The Electric Union of Cuba (UNE, in Spanish) will interrupt power service in the territories affected by Hurricane Rafael starting today, in order to avoid accidents due to the increase in winds from the powerful storm.

Hurricane Rafael could reach Cuba as a Category 3 storm

Published on: November 6, 2024
10:46

Washington, Nov 6 (Prensa Latina) Hurricane Rafael's maximum sustained winds increased to 175 kilometers per hour (km/h) and it could enter Cuba today as a Category 3 storm on the Saffir-Simpson scale.

Blockade prevents treatment of cancer patients in Syria

Published on: November 6, 2024
09:48

Damascus, Nov 6 (Prensa Latina) Syrian Health Minister Ahmed Damiriyeh said that major challenges, led by the blockade imposed by the United States, hinder the treatment of people with chronic diseases, particularly cancer.

Rafael to reach Cuba with major hurricane strength

Published on: November 6, 2024
08:29

Washington, Nov 6 (Prensa Latina) When Hurricane Rafael lands in western Cuba on Wednesday afternoon, it will be near major hurricane strength, and the winds will be felt in the country's western region. The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) informed that at 04:00 hours, Rafael's eye was located near 20.6 degrees North latitude and 81.3 degrees West longitude.

Honduras intensifies campaign to combat cattle screwworm

Published on: November 5, 2024
11:14

Tegucigalpa, Nov 5 (Prensa Latina) Honduras intensifies the campaign to combat the cattle screwworm (GBG) through initiatives implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (SAG) to counter the disease that now affects the country's southern region.

Tropical Storm Rafael intensifies near Jamaica

Published on: November 5, 2024
08:23

Washington, Nov 5 (Prensa Latina) Tropical Storm Rafael is gaining strength as it moves near Jamaica and should reach Cuba as a hurricane.

QUIMICUBA 2024 opens

Published on: November 4, 2024
12:51

Havana, Nov 4 (Prensa Latina) The 11th International Congress, QUIMICUBA 2024, opens in this capital on Monday to address issues related to the history, theory, or recent applications of chemistry in relevant sectors such as health.

Cuba: Honoris Causa in Chemistry awarded to US scientist

Published on: November 4, 2024
11:16

Havana, Nov 4 (Prensa Latina) Dr. Peter Agre, from Johns Hopkins University in the United States, received here today the Honoris Causa degree in Chemical Sciences from the University of Havana, as part of the activities of the QUIMICUBA2024 congress.

Eastern Cuban province plans to build wind energy farms

Published on: November 4, 2024
09:53

Camagüey, Cuba, Nov 4 (Prensa Latina) As part of the development agenda by 2030 in this eastern Cuban region, the country plans to build wind energy farms for electricity generation.

Furious Valencians in Spain boo kings and authorities

Published on: November 3, 2024
15:30

Madrid, Nov 3 (Prensa Latina) Hundreds of people booed and insulted on Sunday their majesties Felipe VI and Letizia, and the Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, and Governor of the Valencian Community, Carlos Mazon.

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