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DPRK promotes scientific research for development

Published on: November 11, 2022
09:59

Pyongyang, Nov 11 (Prensa Latina) The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) is promoting scientific research for development and problem-solving in all sectors, the state-run KCNA reported on Friday.

Violence against Brazilian politicians on the rise

Published on: September 21, 2022
14:51

Brasília, Sep 21 (Prensa Latina) Brazil registered in the Q1 2022 a 26% growth in acts of violence against politicians compared to the same period of 2021, according to a research.

Weather forecast: heat to increase in East Asia due to climate change

Published on: August 15, 2022
08:45

Seoul, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) Heat waves will become more frequent and intense in East Asia due to climate change, a study led by South Korean scientists revealed.

Sustainable tourism promoted in eastern Cuba

Published on: July 20, 2022
00:15

Holguin, Cuba, Jul 20 (Prensa Latina) The results of the Ecovalor Project, implemented by the United Nations Development Program, in the tourism sector, were analyzed at the Biological Diversity and Tourism (Biotur) event, held in this eastern province of Cuba.

Environmental factors highly predict risk of death – Study

Published on: June 27, 2022
15:54

Washington, Jun 27 (Prensa Latina) Along with high-blood pressure, diabetes and smoking, environmental factors including air pollution are highly predictive of people´s chances of passing away, especially from heart attack and stroke, a new study showed.

Egypt, Cuba to address science and technology cooperation

Published on: June 22, 2022
16:33

Cairo, Jun 22 (Prensa Latina) Egypt and Cuba discussed issues regarding innovation and scientific research cooperation, the Cuban ambassador in El Cairo, Tania Aguiar, said on Wednesday.

PAHO announces guidelines for studying unknown hepatitis in children

Published on: June 21, 2022
16:59

Washington, Jun 21 (Prensa Latina) The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) on Tuesday announced new guidance available to regional labs to contribute to researches into the causes of hepatitis of unknown origin in children.

Long-term ozone exposure increases cardiovascular mortality – Study

Published on: June 21, 2022
15:46

Beijing, Jun 21 (Prensa Latina) A nationwide research in China has found that long-term exposure to ozone gas is closely associated with increased cardiovascular mortality risks, local press reported on Tuesday.

Scientists pinpoint exact year sea levels began to rise

Published on: February 22, 2022
16:17

Washington, Feb 22 (Prensa Latina) Global sea-level rises continue to accelerate, with the 1940-2000) period time seeing the fastest rates.

Bacteria upcycle carbon waste into valuable chemicals

Published on: February 21, 2022
18:13

London, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) Bacteria are known for breaking down lactose to make yogurt and sugar to make beer. Now researchers led by Northwestern University and LanzaTech have harnessed bacteria to break down waste carbon dioxide (CO2) to make valuable industrial chemicals, the British journal Nature Biotechnology revealed Monday. In a new pilot study, the researchers selected, engineered and optimized a bacteria strain and then successfully proved its ability to convert CO2 acetone and isopropanol (IPA).

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