In their quest to better understand mosquitoes that transmit diseases, such as Aedes Aegypti mosquito, a group of scientists at Oswaldo Cruz Institute in Brazil found that this mosquito is resistant to chlorine. Scientists are studying wild mosquitoes in order to determine whether the Mayaro virus, the new threat in America and the Caribbean, has […]
Archives for November 10, 2016
Narco leader offered $1 million to police in exchange for freedom
This week Police Drug Control (ICD) foiled a gang related to the drug cartel of Sinaloa operating from Costa Rica. In several raids, the police arrested the leader of this band, named García, who offered $ 1 million to the officers to alter the report and set his release. The officials refused and reported the […]
Avoid these mistakes and keep the electricity bill under control
Engineer Adriana Argüello, from the Public Services Regulatory Authority (ARESEP), gave some tips that could help to avoid a high electricity bill. For example, aspects such as the use of led bulbs directly affect energy saving, which is also reflected in the electric rates. In addition, these bulbs are usually longer-lasting. As a result, you […]
Otto Guevara: “Referendum on animal abuse should be suspended”
Otto Guevara, legislator from Movimiento Libertario, maintains his opposition to the referendum against animal abuse. He thinks that the process should be suspended. According to the congressman, it is not necessary to continue with a popular consultation that intends to approve a law which was already declared unconstitutional. Advocates on animal welfare presented all the […]
8 sharks massacred in Isla del Coco
Eight sharks were killed and six were rescued alive on Tuesday after an action of illegal fishing to exploit natural resources from Isla del Coco. Steel reefs and hammerhead sharks were among the dead animals. According to the staff of Isla del Coco National Park, they found hooks and a fishing lines that extended for […]
Americans are protesting across the United States over Trump’s victory
In several US cities, people expressed their dismay over Donald Trump’s victory in the election and vowed to reject the divisive attitude that, they believe, helped the Republican magnate to reach the White House. In Washington, several hundred of demonstrators gathered outside the White House for a vigil on a cold afternoon, criticizing what they […]