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Ozone hole over Antarctica grows to one of the largest on record

Published on: October 4, 2023
16:36

Paris, Oct 4 (Prensa Latina) The annual ozone hole that forms over Antarctica has ballooned to near-record size, scientists say.

Japanese scientists find microplastics are present in clouds

Published on: September 27, 2023
18:03

Washington, Sep 27 (Prensa Latina) Researchers in Japan have confirmed microplastics are present in clouds, where they are likely affecting the climate in ways that aren't yet fully understood.

US scientists find new Parkinson’s Disease trigger

Published on: September 25, 2023
18:00

Washington, Sep 25 (Prensa Latina) Researchers from the US and Canada analyzed neurons from patients with Parkinson's, discovering a previously unknown culprit for symptoms of the disease that may begin before any of the others.

Scientists verify presence of microplastics in Cuban seas

Published on: August 7, 2023
07:06

Ciego de Avila, Cuba, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) The presence of plastic particles in Cuba's marine ecosystems is a fact verified by the scientists who are participating in the Expedition around Cuba, an initiative in charge of evaluating the state of the seabed.

Expedition around Cuba assesses Jardines del Rey keys

Published on: August 3, 2023
10:47

Ciego de Avila, Cuba, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) Scientists from the expedition around Cuba are assessing the current state of coral reefs and populations of large predators in the northern keys of this central province.

UK specialists warns benefits of physical activity for the elderly

Published on: July 24, 2023
17:01

Washington, Jul 24 (Prensa Latina) The elderly should do 150 minutes of moderate activity per week to improve their quality of life, a specialized source revealed Monday.

Researchers urge swift actions on rapid Arctic, Antarctic change

Published on: June 17, 2023
08:52

Geneva, Jun 17 (Prensa Latina) Polar scientists are presently calling for an urgent intensification of national and international research and observational capabilities in view of rapid Arctic and Antarctic change.

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.

Pancreatic tumors can be eradicated with radiation, immunotherapy

Published on: May 17, 2023
17:15

Washington, May 17 (Prensa Latina) A unique treatment combining radiation and immunotherapy can eradicate pancreatic tumors while stopping the cancer from spreading, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Colorado Cancer Center.

Cuban scientists begin preclinical studies of vaccine against dengue

Published on: April 3, 2023
12:14

Havana, Mar 3 (Prensa Latina) Cuban scientists began the preclinical studies with tests of two formulations of the vaccine candidate against dengue, the Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (CIGB) reported on its Twitter account on Monday.

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