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
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, […]
Turrialba volcano has lowered its intensity
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 […]
Oil falls due to excess production and dollar strength
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 […]
The Border Police will help students from a native school
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 […]
Sleep tight! Loudspeaker cars won’t be allowed on weekends!
If every weekend or holiday you listen to: “Fresh egg! Fresh egg! Buy some fresh eggs!” as if it were shouted right next your ear, have some rest: residents of San José can sleep peacefully and for more time on weekends and holidays, because from November 15th, there are some regulations on loudspeakers and entertainment […]