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LESCO already has 40 validated signs

November 15, 2016 by Staff News Writer

There are already 40, validated signs, 511 developed signs (they are waiting to be approved by the judges) and 394 signs that need to be checked,.All of them are likely to be included in the Costa Rican, Sign Language, Digital Translation (LESCO). It is a technological tool developed since February, 2015, at the Technological Institute […]

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TicoPooling: an app that aims to reduce traffic jams

November 15, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Francis travels every day from Mercedes Sur in Heredia to his work in Escazú. The journey can take up to 3 endless hours among bus changes, smoke, stress and time that will never be back … So it is not surprising that Francis complains almost every day with his friend and co-worker Marino Umaña. Both […]

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DNA-based vaccine protects against Zika

November 15, 2016 by Staff News Writer

A synthetic DNA-based vaccine showed 100% effectiveness against zika infection, brain damage and death in animals. Our findings support the critical importance of immune responses both to prevent infection and to cure the disease caused by the virus,” said David Weiner, from the Vaccine Center of Wistar Institute in Philadelphia, United States. According to Weiner, […]

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Turrialba volcano has lowered its intensity

November 15, 2016 by Staff News Writer

According to the report from the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI), Turrialba volcano lowered its intensity. There is no tremor at the seismic stations located in the area. Degasification is taking place with high components of water vapor and gases and ash is minimal, declared OVSICORI on its Facebook page. Residents from […]

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Oil falls due to excess production and dollar strength

November 15, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Oil fell on Monday at the end of European trading due to a stronger dollar and signs of excess oil production. At about 5 p.m. (11 a.m. Costa Rica time), a barrel of Brent North Sea to be delivered in January was worth $ 43.60 in the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) in London, $ 1.15 less […]

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The Border Police will help students from a native school

November 15, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The Border Police committed to support the students from an indigenous school in Talamanca as part of the project carried out with the US embassy and “Pura Vida” humanitarian mission. This means that they will offer their help in the year-end party and they will also collect useful items (uniforms, shoes, socks, bags, notebooks) for […]

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