Women are leading the way in HIV research
By Linda-Gail Bekker and Anthony S. Fauci From Caribbean News Service GENEVA, Switzerland, Mar 08 2017 – On International Women’s Day, we want to celebrate the strong women who have always been at the heart of fighting the HIV/AIDS epidemic….
How the Amazon River may make hurricanes more deadly
By Kimberly Miller From Palm beach Post A University of Miami study found that fresh water plumes dumped into the Caribbean Sea may be helping hurricanes intensify rapidly along a path often taken by tropical cyclones, including October’s Hurricane Matthew….
Science is stunning
22 photos that prove science is stunning This year’s finalists for the Wellcome Image Awards By Haley Hamblin From Mashable It’s the 20th anniversary of the Wellcome Images Awards, which celebrates images of science and medicine. Their winners’ gallery features…
Building climate resilience is integral to continued prosperity in the Caribbean
From Caribbean Climate The escalating cost of climate change to the Caribbean region makes a compelling argument for taking early action for adapting to climate change. An analysis of ten years of climate change research in the Caribbean found that…
NASA rocket will form artificial clouds in space
By Jon Fingas From engadget The aurora science mission promises more than just the usual pyrotechnics. When you watch a rocket launch, it’s usually to enjoy the show put on by the rocket itself. With one of NASA’s next launches,…
Scuba instructor plucks knife out of shark’s head in Cayman Islands
By KAILEEN GAUL FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Incredible moment a scuba instructor plucks a knife out of a nurse shark’s head in the Cayman Islands A scuba diver instructor removed a knife from a nurse shark near Snapper Reef Brett Johnson gently plucked…
#GE4U catalysing action towards a green economy in the Caribbean
Port of Spain, March 06, 2017 – Change agents and innovators in key sectors in Trinidad and Tobago are ushering in a new phase of regional dialogue towards the development of a new Caribbean economy that aims for long-term prosperity…
A journalist alleges that Scientology covered up sexual-assault allegations against ‘That 70s Show’ star
By Maane Khatchatourian, Variety From Business Insider The Los Angeles Police Department is conducting an ongoing investigation on sexual assault allegations against “That ’70s Show” star Danny Masterson. According to journalistTony Ortega, best known for his extensive reporting on the Church of Scientology, the…
ICTs eye single Caricom ICT space
By Miranda La Rose From newsday T&T INFORMATION communication technology (ICT) cluster agencies in Caricom member states have begun discussions on developing an integrated work plan among themselves towards the development of a “Single ICT Space” in the region. The…
Ancient fossils may hold the oldest known signs of life on Earth
BY MARIA GALLUCCI From Mashable Ancient rocks in northwestern Canada may contain the oldest evidence of life on Earth. Scientists have discovered remains of microorganisms that likely thrived around 3.8 billion years ago near volcanic vents on the seafloor, according…