SCIENCES

Scientists create test to detect Covid-19 in any animal species

Published on: July 7, 2023
16:23

Washington, Jul 7 (Prensa Latina) A team led by University of Illinois researchers has developed a test they say can detect SARS-CoV-2 in any species of wild or domesticated animal.

Study reveals global reservoirs are becoming emptier

Published on: June 23, 2023
16:47

Washington, Jun 23 (Prensa Latina) Over the past two decades, global reservoirs have become increasingly empty despite an overall increase in total storage capacity due to the construction of new reservoirs, according to a new study published by Nature Communications.

FeverPhone app may transform smartphones into thermometers

Published on: June 21, 2023
16:50

Washington, Jun 21 (Prensa Latina) Researchers at the University of Washington have created the FeverPhone app that transforms smartphones into thermometers without adding new hardware.

Reduced time in deep sleep may rise risk of cognitive decline

Published on: June 8, 2023
16:46

Washington, Jun 8 (Prensa Latina) A new study reveals a potential link between sleep apnea, reduced time in deep sleep, and brain biomarkers associated with increased risk of conditions like stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, and cognitive decline.

Australian researchers reveal ants inflict pain with neurotoxins

Published on: June 6, 2023
17:45

Washington, Jun 6 (Prensa Latina) Researchers at the University of Queensland, Australia, have shown for the first time that some of the world's most painful ant stings target nerves, like snake and scorpion venom, Nature Communications reported Tuesday.

Scientists urge for crackdown on methane emissions

Published on: May 20, 2023
08:23

London, May 20 (Prensa Latina) New research from Queen Mary University of London shows that only around 13% of global methane emissions are regulated, despite methane emissions causing at least 25% of current global warming.

Millions of global agricultural crops are lost to pests annually- FAO

Published on: May 12, 2023
15:56

United Nations, May 12 (Prensa Latina) 40% of the world's crops are annually damaged by pests, an alarming situation and reason to commemorate the International Plant Health Day.

Obstructive sleep apnea may increase hypertension risks – Study

Published on: May 11, 2023
18:17

Washington, May 11 (Prensa Latina) Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may increase the risk of suffering from hypertension, stroke, heart disease and type 2 diabetes, the ERJ Open Research magazine reported Thursday.

Overweight boys are more likely to be infertile men

Published on: May 10, 2023
15:41

Washington, May 10 (Prensa Latina) Children who are overweight often have a lower testicular volume, which puts them at risk of infertility in adulthood, a specialized source informed Wednesday.

Cuban science delegation successfully visited Belarus

Published on: May 8, 2023
07:44

Minsk, May 8 (Prensa Latina) A Cuban science delegation visited Belarus and carried out a comprehensive program that allowed them to gain experience, the Cuban ambassador, Santiago Pérez, informed.

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