The depths of Antarctica sound like “spaceships” and a variety of “impressive” hums that serve to study its marine life, says Colombian scientist Andrea Bonilla during an expedition to the ends of the icy continent. The biologist from Cornell University in New York submerges a titanium-covered hydrophone tied to a […]
Daily Archives: February 24, 2024
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For Venezuelan Jaimar Tuarez, 22, being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis felt like a death sentence in a country unable to provide the drugs she needs to keep her ever-worsening symptoms at bay. With no means of paying for private treatment or tests, including a spinal tap that costs $800, the […]
A hundred volunteers will work over the weekend to create an eight-kilometer protective perimeter that will help defend the Barra Honda National Park, in Guanacaste, from forest fires. The team, made up of 50% certified forestry brigade members, will create a firebreak round to keep sensitive sectors of the protected […]
The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) indicated that it has suspicions of fraud and collusion by a supplier in a $300,000 bid for communication consulting services to the Government of Costa Rica. “In the first instance, according to the results obtained in the investigation and in accordance with […]
Rafting in a river can be an exhilarating and adventurous experience, but if you happen to be in a river known to have crocodiles, it is essential to take extra precautions to ensure your safety. Crocodiles are incredibly powerful and stealthy creatures, capable of causing serious harm or even fatalities. […]
February 24, 2024 marks the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. To commemorate this somber occasion and honor Ukraine’s ongoing battle for survival, two powerful songs are being released. They serve as a poignant reminder for the world, paying homage to those who have lost their lives, been […]
Blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) are two of the most revolutionary technologies of our time. When combined, they have the potential to transform various industries, and one area where their convergence is particularly promising is in trading. In this article, we will explore the intersection of blockchain and AI in […]
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Friday hit back at criticism of his decision to reveal the telephone number of a New York Times reporter investigating alleged drug cartel links. Lopez Obrador reacted angrily after the newspaper reported that US law enforcement officials spent years examining claims that people […]
The Constitutional Chamber rejected three actions of unconstitutionality against the decree 41722-S that authorized the sale of the day-after pill without medical prescription. This decree, issued by then-President Carlos and Health Minister Daniel Salas in April 2019, endorsed the dispensation of emergency oral contraceptives without a prescription. The majority opinion […]
Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz, who has not won a title in seven months, is in a “transition year,” in which he faces greater pressures to maintain the level that has taken him to the top of tennis, former Iberian player David Ferrer said on Friday. “He’s number two in […]