Health & Science
Health & ScienceDeadly bacteria that resist antibiotics found in Antarctica seawater
Bacteria that can resist nearly all antibiotics have been found in Antarctic seawater, reports the New Scientist.
HMS Protector cuts through Antarctic ice and visits remote research bases
HMS Protector, the Royal Navy's ice patrol ship, has cut through the ice floes of Antarctica for the first time. The icebreaker arrived in Antarctica for the first time two weeks ago and is following up important survey work for shipping in the region with visits to remote research bases locked in the frozen continent.
Bolivia declares dengue emergency as six deaths are reported
The Bolivian province of Santa Cruz has declared a sanitary emergency in the region following an outbreak of the mosquito transmitted dengue fever which has already caused at least six deaths, according to local officials.
Added sugar and sweeteners are “health risks as serious as alcohol and tobacco”
US experts have argued that sugars and sweeteners added to foods pose such a serious health risk that they should be controlled in the same way that alcohol and tobacco are, according to commentary in the journal Nature.
System of rivers beneath Antarctica’s frozen surface found by Brazil/Chile team
A team of Brazilian and Chilean scientists set out to investigate the effects of global climate change deep in the Antarctic continent say they have discovered a surprising system of rivers beneath the frozen surface.
Study on dietary habits (what and where) of Atlantic sharks
A team of scientists of Chelonia Association and the University of Marseille (France) chose the port of Vigo to initiate a study on dietary habits and intake areas of Atlantic sharks.
Mexico inaugurates Latam’s second supercomputer by size and speed
Mexican scientists inaugurated Latin America's No. 2 supercomputer by size and speed, with the ability to process 24.9 trillion operations per second, authorities said.
Most Cuban trained doctors fail basic test to practice medicine in Chile
Almost 80% of Chilean doctors with overseas degrees failed in 2011 the mandatory National medical knowledge Test, Eunacom, demanded to practice medicine in the country or have work opportunities at the government national health scheme.
British explorer becomes first woman to cross the Antarctic continent
British explorer Felicity Aston has reached Antarctica's Hercules Inlet, becoming the first woman to cross the continent alone. “Congratulations to the 1st female to traverse Antarctica SOLO.V proud,” her UK support team tweeted late on Sunday.
Australian experts link carbon dioxide emissions effects on fish brain and nervous system
Rising human carbon dioxide emissions may be affecting the brains and central nervous systems of sea fish, with serious consequences for their survival, according to Australian research.
