SCIENCES

Man’s actions against nature bring about heatwaves

Published on: June 30, 2021
07:33

Washington, Jun 30 (Prensa Latina) The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on Tuesday assured that man's actions against nature lead to climate change, bringing about heatwaves.

Drinking alcohol damages kidney function

Published on: June 29, 2021
07:47

London, Jun 29 (Prensa Latina) A scientific study confirmed that excessive alcohol consumption –more than four drinks daily- can affect the filtering capacity of kidney system due to toxic overload, according to a specialized source.

Reducing junk food to avoid neurological diseases is recommended

Published on: June 29, 2021
07:46

London, Jun 29 (Prensa Latina) So-called junk food is considered a danger to the brain, hence experts strongly recommend to reduce or exclude it from daily diet to avert neurological diseases, the sputniknews.com website reported.

Omega-3 fatty acids act against tumors

Published on: June 29, 2021
07:45

London, Jun 29 (Prensa Latina) A team of experts found that omega-3 fatty acids act against tumors through a process called Ferroptosis, a scientific source reported.

The Fifth Ocean

Published on: June 26, 2021
11:49

Havana, Jun 26 (Prensa Latina) Atlantic, Pacific, Indian and Arctic are the four oceans so far represented in any mapmaking, however, the National Geographic has officially decreed the existence of a fifth ocean. Called the Southern Ocean, it´s the body of water that surrounds Antarctica.

Strawberry Moon on Thursday to be the last Supermoon of 2021

Published on: June 24, 2021
07:16

Washington, Jun 24 (Prensa Latina) Astronomy lovers will have the chance of seeing and enjoying Thursday the last full moon of the spring of 2021 turned into Supermoon.

Pineapple vitroplants are being studied in central province in Cuba

Published on: June 23, 2021
07:12

Ciego de Ávila, Cuba, Jun 23 (Prensa Latina) Specialists from the Bioplant Center on Wednesday are assessing the adaptation process of MD2 and red Spanish pineapple vitroplants for subsequent sowing.

Brain implant helps to relieve chronic pain

Published on: June 23, 2021
07:12

London, Jun 23 (Prensa Latina) A brand-new computerized brain implant in rodents can provide a blueprint for developing treatments for a variety of brain-based disorders, the Nature Biomedical Engineering journal published.

Breastfeeding is best vaccine for newborns, says Cuban authorities

Published on: June 16, 2021
07:24

Havana, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) Breast milk is the first and most complete vaccine for newborn babies, since it benefits their health and also that of the mother, Cuban health authorities reiterated.

Cuba fights climate change using science and innovation, says CITMA

Published on: June 15, 2021
07:21

Havana, Jun 15 (Prensa Latina) Cuba is currently experiencing breakthroughs in fighting climate change´s aftermaths by using science and innovation, Rosa Pérez, minister of Science, Technology and Environment (CITMA), said.

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