SCIENCES

Routine jobs increase the risk of cognitive, dementia decline – Study

Published on: April 17, 2024
18:30

Washington, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina)The harder your brain works at your job, the less likely you may be to have memory and thinking problems later in life, according to a new study published in the journal Neurology.

IISc develops novel hydrogel that removes microplastics from water

Published on: April 12, 2024
17:06

Washington, Apr 12 (Prensa Latina) Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have designed a sustainable hydrogel to remove microplastics from water, the journal Nanoscale published Friday.

Cancer cases expected to surge to 35 million worldwide by 2050

Published on: April 5, 2024
17:40

Washington, Apr 5 (Prensa Latina) The American Cancer Society (ACS) has released Global Cancer Statistics 2022, an update of the organization’s report on global cancer facts and trends.

Colombian capital hosts ECLAC science meeting

Published on: April 4, 2024
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Bogotá, Apr 4 (Prensa Latina) More than 20 delegations of member countries of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) will meet in Bogotá for two days to establish the region's guidelines regarding science, technology and innovation.

Bolivia offers scholarships for the teaching of exact sciences

Published on: April 3, 2024
08:11

La Paz, Apr 3 (Prensa Latina) The Bolivia Bicentennial High Performance Scholarships for the training of teachers specialized in biology, physics, chemistry, and mathematics constitute a concrete step in favor of the teaching of exact sciences.

Scientists use AI to identify emerging Covid-19 variants

Published on: March 12, 2024
17:41

London, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) Scientists at The Universities of Manchester and Oxford have developed an AI framework that can identify and track new and concerning Covid-19 variants and could help with other infections in the future.

Neurons help flush waste out of brain during sleep – Study

Published on: March 8, 2024
18:01

Washington, Mar 8 (Prensa Latina) There lies a paradox in sleep. Its apparent tranquility juxtaposes with the brain’s bustling activity. The night is still, but the brain is far from dormant.

Earth is moving towards a 25-hour day as rotation changes

Published on: March 4, 2024
18:09

Berlin, Mar 4 (Prensa Latina) Scientists at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have discovered that a day on Earth could eventually extend to 25 hours. The research marks a significant advancement in understanding Earth’s rotation through rotational dynamics.

Sun releases strong flares dangerous for spacecraft and astronauts

Published on: February 23, 2024
17:37

Washington, Feb 23 (Prensa Latina) The Sun emitted two strong solar flares, the first one peaking at 6:07 p.m. EST on Feb. 21, 2024, and the second peaking at 1:32 a.m. EST on Feb. 22, 2024. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured an image of the event.

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