science

Anxiety, depression are not cancer risk factors

Published on: August 8, 2023
15:22

Washington, Aug 8 (Prensa Latina) The association between depression, anxiety and cancer risk has been a point of contention in scientific circles. In a new study a multi-national team refutes the idea that these mental health conditions are linked to most types of cancer.

Diets high in added sugar linked to kidney stones – Study

Published on: August 8, 2023
14:51

Washington, Aug 8 (Prensa Latina) A new study suggests that cutting back on sugary beverages and foods could help prevent kidney stones. The more added sugar people ate and drank, the greater their likelihood of developing kidney stones, according to new findings published today in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition.

Cuba and China enhance cooperation in higher education

Published on: August 1, 2023
07:17

Beijing, Aug 1 (Prensa Latina) The rector of the University of Havana, Miriam Nicado García, confirmed the signing of new cooperation agreements with Chinese counterparts during her visit to China.

Firefighters expose to PFAS as an occupational hazard – Study

Published on: July 30, 2023
07:46

Washington, Jul 30 (Prensa Latina) Firefighters have one of the most dangerous jobs in the world; however, the most common cause of death among them is cancer, U.S. specialists warned.

Russia develops safe nuclear fuel claddings

Published on: July 21, 2023
09:06

Moscow, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) Russian scientists successfully carried out initial tests of silicon carbide nuclear fuel claddings in the BOR-60 research reactor, the Atomic Energy Company (RosAtom) reported.

Cuba to provide its science to Brussels-2023 Peoples’ Summit

Published on: July 16, 2023
07:50

Brussels, Jul 16 (Prensa Latina) Cuba will provide its development and scientific achievements at the Brussels-2023 Peoples' Summit in search of solutions to the challenges being faced by humanity, renowned researcher Belinda Sánchez said on Sunday.

India to launch third lunar mission

Published on: July 14, 2023
09:27

New Delhi, Jul 14 (Prensa Latina) India will launch the Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission to study planet Earth from the Moon's orbit and measure the nearby surface and density changes.

Russia develops drone suppression system

Published on: June 30, 2023
08:23

Moscow, Jun 30 (Prensa Latina) Russia has created a system capable of suppressing drones via high-power omnidirectional interference.

Cuba´s coastal town boasts nearly 20 resilient yards (+Photo)

Published on: June 22, 2023
17:06

Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, Jun 22 (Prensa Latina) A score of resilient yards is being currently in operation in the Simón Bolívar community, in the northern municipality of Yaguajay, where gender and social equity approach is also strengthened.

Russian scientists develop an artificial cornea prototype

Published on: June 15, 2023
14:30

Moscow, Jun 15 (Prensa Latina) Russian scientists have made a breakthrough in modern ophthalmology by developing the first functional prototype cornea, Pyotr Timashev, director of the Institute of Regenerative Medicine at Sechenov University, informed on Thursday.

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