A group of researchers has been developing a new bean variety for five years. This new resistant to terminal drought. The SEN52, called Nambi, was presented a few weeks ago. Néstor Cháves, a researcher at the Agricultural Experimental Station Baudrit Fabio Moreno of the University of Costa Rica (UCR), said that it was developed with […]
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Young people with special needs found a place to show their working skills
In an increasingly cold and insensitive society, it is a pleasure to see how young people with special needs are incorporated into the working market. One Sunday morning, on a family visit to the Dinoworld exhibition at the City Mall, it was a pleasant surprise to see that the person who welcomed people and collected […]
The denser the breast, the higher the risk of developing breast cancer
Women whose breasts are predominantly composed of denser and glandular tissue would face higher odds of developing breast cancer. This was found by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), based on studies conducted on 200,000 women. According to the researchers, led by Karla Kerlikowske, breast density could be the most important indicator […]
Executive Decree would expedite the transfer of towers in Irazú
An Executive Decree was issued hoping to accelerate the procedures for the transfer of the telecommunications towers located in an area at risk of sliding in Irazú Volcano. In January, a report from the National Emergency Commission (CNE) warned that the cracks started to measure four meters. One of the factors that helped this acceleration […]
New president of the College of Physicians wants to be close with people
I envision that the national population feel that the institution is here to benefit their physical and social health, privileging social security and solidarity that have made Costa Rica in a unique and admired nation in the world.” These were the remarks by Dr. Andrés Castillo to take office as President of the College of […]
Legislators and criminal lawyers debate over proposal to ban the early release of prisoners
A proposal to ban the early release of people convicted of crimes against life, sexual assault or organized crime opens the discussion between legislators and criminal lawyers. The initiative, led by Mario Redondo, legislator from Alianza Democrática Cristiana (ADC), is an amendment to the draft law on the National Penitentiary Service and Conditional Execution of […]