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Worldwide: Fertile grounds for dispute
Article by Ray Davern and Alex Way Maples and Calder Rapidly changing concepts of the family and advances in reproductive technologies have, in recent years, presented well-publicised and much-discussed problems for legislators worldwide. These include questions of the status of…
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Losses from virus total $18bn – UNDP
Pulse News Agency Local By NAN The UN Development Programme (UNDP) says that the social and economic cost of the recent spread of the Zika virus in Latin America and the Caribbean will total up to 18 billion dollars between…
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A scientist tried to teach a computer how to write a recipe and the results are hilarious
By Susmita Baral From The Kitchn Research scientist Janelle Shane conducts quirky experiments during her free time and shares them with her Tumblr following. One such experiment involves neural networks; she provides the program with hundreds of pages of cookbooks…
Scientists drew a riveting conclusion after looking at the DNA of thousands of people with depression
By Erin Brodwin From Business Insider It’s the leading disability worldwide and it can kill. Yet for decades, scientists have known surprisingly little about what genes are linked with the development of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). A recent study…
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Key to improving infrastructure in Latin America and the Caribbean, spending better
From Kansas City Infozine Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) can dramatically improve its infrastructure by better assessing priorities and improving spending efficiency, says a new World Bank report . Washington DC – infoZine – Rethinking Infrastructure in Latin America…
9 Apr 2017 Weather in Cayman
Apr 9 Sunday 2017 Synopsis Light to moderate northeasterly winds and seas are expected over the Cayman Islands for the next 24 hours in association with a high pressure system over the Gulf of Mexico. Radar images show no showers…
5 Apr 2017 Weather in Cayman
Apr 5 Wednesday 2017 Synopsis Not available. See Weather Forecast TOP RIGHT of website Sunshine just makes the day a little better, but it can also cause sunburns. Check the UV Report below to be prepared Humidity: 77% (DOWN from…
Most deaths in Caribbean due to non-communicable diseases
BY: GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICE Dr. Samuel said Trinidad and Guyana account for the highest rates of non-communicable diseases in the whole western hemisphere. “Most of the deaths in the Caribbean are due to these diseases,” she said, adding that the…
There’s a way to invest in a cleaner environment, and the market is booming
By Frank Chaparro From Business Insider An increasing percentage of people today are not solely concerned about outsized returns when they invest their money — they also care about the social impact of their investments. That increased interest has partly…
A $12 billion startup you’ve probably never heard wants to cure baldness and smooth out your wrinkles
By Lydia Ramsey From Business Insider Samumed is a $12 billion private biotech startup you’ve probably never heard of. The San Diego-based company has attracted $300 million in funding and a heady valuation thanks to a pipeline of what could…
