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Montevideo, October 26th 2025 - 10:23 UTC

Health & Science

  • Tuesday, April 15th 2025 - 18:53 UTC

    PAHO insists on the importance of universal access to care

    Essential Public Health Functions (EPHF) can significantly improve health systems' response to achieve more equitable outcomes,” Barbosa said

    The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) released a report Tuesday warning about the need to bolster public health capacities to ensure universal health access, equity, and resilience against challenges like Covid-19. The “Implementation of the Essential Public Health Functions in the Americas: Evaluation and Strengthening of Capacities” study was based on evaluations in 14 countries between 2021 and 2023.

  • Monday, April 14th 2025 - 10:34 UTC

    Cave paintings of archaeological value found in Rio de Janeiro

    There is no set timeline for reopening the site to visitors amid ongoing studies

    Ancient cave paintings have been discovered in Rio de Janeiro's Itatiaia National Park. Preliminary investigations suggest the artwork may date back 2,000 to 3,000 years and could provide insights into past human presence in the region. The site has been restricted for preservation and is being studied by archaeologists. The paintings were found by chance during a climbing trip and have been safeguarded to prevent vandalism or unauthorized access. Future studies aim to uncover more about the site's history, its connection to other regions, and the people who created the artwork.

  • Wednesday, April 9th 2025 - 18:47 UTC

    Uruguayan authorities suggest would-be travelers get vaccinated against measles

    Measles spreads easily through air, direct contact, or secretions

    Uruguay's Ministry of Public Health (MSP) Wednesday issued an alert for measles ahead of Tourism Week -the country's lay version of Easter Week- urging travelers, especially those heading to Argentina, to verify they have two doses of the measles vaccine, as the neighboring country has been reported to be experiencing community transmission of the highly contagious disease, just like parts of the US and Europe.

  • Wednesday, April 9th 2025 - 07:34 UTC

    Falklands Government have given update on avian influenza

    Of 84 sets of swabs taken, 26 returned positive and 58 negative

    Falklands Government Veterinary Services have given an update on avian influenza. Since Monday 1 July 2024, 105 suspect birds/animals have been reported, 84 sets of swabs have been taken (some are repeat sets from known suspect or confirmed areas).

  • Tuesday, April 8th 2025 - 23:47 UTC

    Mensun Bound highlights Ocean Heritage at Ocean Business 2025 launch in Southampton

    “Ocean Business 2025 is a fantastic platform to bring together like-minded individuals and organisations dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the subsea sector,” Bound said

    Renowned maritime archaeologist Mensun Bound delivered the keynote address today at the opening of Ocean Business 2025, a leading global event for ocean science and technology professionals.

  • Monday, April 7th 2025 - 15:54 UTC

    Insights into the impact of melting mega-brergs with robotic gliders

    Gathering data from the ocean immediately surrounding a giant iceberg is difficult. Credit: Alice Marzocchi

    For the first time, scientists have collected measurements close to a giant iceberg, giving an unprecedented window into the impact of meltwater on the surrounding Southern Ocean and ecosystem. The paper is published in the journal Nature Geoscience. 

  • Monday, April 7th 2025 - 11:09 UTC

    UK Health Agency warns of potential second norovirus wave this summer

    Queen Mary 2 returned from a cut short Caribbean cruise because of 9% of passengers with norovirus

    The latest UK Health Security Agency, UKHSA, shows norovirus cases continue to rise across UK, with laboratory reports at the highest levels since reporting data this way began in 2014. This is because data shows a shift in circulating strains, and UKHSA warns that people who already had the virus this (boreal) winter could be at risk again.

  • Friday, April 4th 2025 - 20:34 UTC

    Sino-Uruguayan bio-nano-pharma lab launched in Montevideo

    We hope to cooperate as expected, Mombrú said

    Uruguay and China launched Thursday a Joint Laboratory in Montevideo for bio-nano-pharma to advance scientific innovation. The initiative is a collaboration between Uruguay's University of the Republic (Udelar) and China's Qingdao University.

  • Monday, March 31st 2025 - 08:53 UTC

    Musk launches daring AI merger involving X

    The move is expected to enhance user experiences and advance truth-seeking and human progress, Musk argued

    Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has acquired his social media platform, X, in an all-stock deal valuing the latter at US$ 33 billion, the South African-born tycoon announced. The acquisition merges two of Musk’s prominent ventures, combining xAI’s AI expertise—bolstered by its chatbot Grok and a massive GPU supercomputer—with X’s vast user reach.

  • Saturday, March 29th 2025 - 09:05 UTC

    Covid-19 cases on the rise in Chile

    “A very strong risk communication campaign is needed to get vaccinated,” Paris underlined

    Chilean health authorities recorded 98 casualties attributable to Covid-19 between Jan. 1 and March 22, 2025, with a total of 5,191 confirmed cases. The fatalities were 76.5 years old on average with an almost equal distribution between genders, while patients with chronic conditions like hypertension or diabetes were affected the most.