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Russia says people immunized with Sputnik V will need another vaccine

Published on: June 8, 2021
13:39

Moscow, Jun 8 (Prensa Latina) Russian Deputy Health Minister Oleg Gridnev said on Tuesday that people who have been immunized with Sputnik V vaccine against Covid-19 might need another vaccine after some time.

Unexplained extinction of sharks 19 million years ago

Published on: June 5, 2021
07:00

Washington, Jun 5 (Prensa Latina) Shark populations became extinct 19 million years ago without the occurrence of any climate event or changes in the ecosystem, a study published in Science magazine revealed.

A bill might ban US scientists from undertaking projects with Russia

Published on: May 19, 2021
14:17

Moscow, May 19 (Prensa Latina) Vice President of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Alexei Khokhlov, on Wednesday denounced a bill submitted to the US Congress that bans American scientists from taking part in joint projects with Russia.

Cuban scientists prioritize environmental program in Nuevitas Bay

Published on: May 14, 2021
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Camagüey, Cuba, May 14 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (CITMA) today prioritizes the management of Nuevitas Bay, a crucial space for the socio-economic development of central-eastern Cuba, from the country's largest province.

Scientists warn about tsunami risks in coastal areas

Published on: May 11, 2021
00:15

Washington, May 11 (Prensa Latina) A group of researchers identified a tsunami threat in several coastal areas of the world, due to submarine slip faults in the earth's crust, a scientific journal reported.

Scientists announce Abdala’s administration of 3rd dose will finish

Published on: April 30, 2021
15:24

Havana, Apr 30 (Prensa Latina) Administration of the third dose of Abdala, Cuba's vaccine candidate against Covid-19, will finish on Saturday as part of the 3rd phase of clinical trials, its developers assured on Friday.

A68: Iceberg that became a social media star melts away

Published on: April 23, 2021
09:13

Washington, Apr 23 (Prensa Latina) The giant A68 iceberg that was for a time the world´s biggest is no longer a threat to South Georgia, where it could cause irreversible damage to local ecosystem, the US National Ice Center reported, while saying that satellites have shown the mega-berg has virtually gone, broken into small fragments.

Russian scientists plan to launch world´s first edible Covid vaccine

Published on: April 18, 2021
08:12

Moscow, Apr 18 (Prensa Latina) Russian scientists are now reportedly conducting trials of the world´s coronavirus vaccine that can be drunk from a bottle. Given the number of syringes and the time healthcare professionals need to give injections, it is hoped that the formula could speed up the process of immunizing millions of people, while leaving a pleasant taste in the mouths of those who'd rather not roll up their sleeves.

Diaz-Canel highlights Cuban scientists’ talent

Published on: March 31, 2021
13:36

Havana, Mar 31 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Wednesday underscore the talent of Cuban scientists, who are fighting the Covid-19 pandemic, and highlighted the work done by young people in that effort.

More Cuban volunteers vaccinated in clinical trials against Covid-19

Published on: March 29, 2021
13:23

Havana, Mar 29 (Prensa Latina) Vaccination in phase III of clinical trials and the intervention study on the vaccine candidates Soberana 02 and Abdala against Covid-19 involves more volunteers at present, according to BioCubafarma.

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