science

Cuban minister praises scientists’ contributions to health

Published on: January 15, 2024
16:30

Havana, Jan 15 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's Minister of Health Jose Angel Portal praised on Monday the contributions of local scientists to improve health and raise the welfare and life quality of the population.

National Science and Technology Awards Ceremony in Costa Rica

Published on: January 11, 2024
16:10

San Jose, Jan 11 (Prensa Latina) Costa Rica’s Science, Innovation, Technology and Telecommunications Minister Paula Bogantes praised on Thursday contributions by the National Award’s winners to the domestic growth and development in these areas.

Book on ataxias to be launced in Cuba

Published on: January 6, 2024
00:15

Havana, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) The Fayad Jamís bookstore, in Havana's Historic Center, will present the book "Las ataxias en Cuba. Biografía de un proyecto" (Ataxias in Cuba. Biography of a Project), by Luis Velázquez, on the occasion of Cuba's Science Day next Monday.

Most impactful archaeological discoveries in 2023

Published on: December 24, 2023
12:13

Athens, Dec 24 (Prensa Latina) In 2023 there were relevant archeological discoveries such as that of an ancient Greek catacomb found deep below the busting city streets of Naples, Italy, where researchers used futuristic sounding technology to reveal the tomb that archaeologists for years knew existed but have been unable to access.

Science for the better exercise of justice in Cuban Courts

Published on: December 6, 2023
10:00

Havana, Dec 6 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's People's Courts today apply science and innovation as a fundamental instrument for a better exercise of justice, an authority from the Cuban People's Supreme Court said.

Finlay Vaccines Institute, more than three decades making history

Published on: December 3, 2023
10:04

Havana, Dec 3 (Prensa Latina) The Finlay Vaccines Institute (IFV) is celebrating its anniversary and that of its Plant III on Sunday, with dreams fulfilled and others yet to come true in pursuit of improving the people's quality of life.

DPRK opens science and technology exhibition in the health sector

Published on: November 15, 2023
12:25

Pyongyang, Nov 15 (Prensa Latina) Some 1,440 scientific and technical solutions in the health sector are on display at a national exhibition inaugurated Tuesday in Pyongyang, state news agency KCNA reported today.

UNESCO acknowledges Cuba’s work as president of G77+China

Published on: November 10, 2023
14:26

Paris, Nov 10 (Prensa Latina) Senior UNESCO officials and diplomats from several countries have acknowledged Cuba's work as president of the G77+China, during which it has promoted the values and principles of the organization.

Cuban Prime Minister highlights ties in biotechnology with China (+Photos)

Published on: November 8, 2023
08:27

Beijing, Nov 8 (Prensa Latina) The Prime Minister of Cuba, Manuel Marrero, visited the Sino-Cuban joint venture Biotech Pharma (BPL) and praised the production of medicines with high social impact in both countries.

Mobile phone use linked to low sperm count in young men

Published on: November 7, 2023
17:51

Washington, Nov 7 (Prensa Latina) Male sperm count has fallen by over 50% globally in the last 50 years, leaving researchers scrambling to understand why. Could it be pollution, PFAS and other potential toxins in our food and water, an increase in obesity and chronic disease, or even the ever-present mobile phone?

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