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Marijuana use has been linked with a dangerous heart condition
By Laura Beil, Science News From Business Insider NEW ORLEANS — Marijuana use is associated with an almost doubled risk of developing stress cardiomyopathy, a sudden life-threatening weakening of the heart muscle, according to a new study. Cannabis fans may…
A revolutionary weather satellite is being launched this weekend
By Tom Hale From IFL Science The best weather satellite the US has ever developed is being launched this weekend and is set to “revolutionize” the way we understand and forecast the weather. NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R Series (GOES-R) is…
Cayman Islands’ Triple C’s Elementary STEM Programme
The students in Ms. Douglas’ Second Grade class are setting a great example that it is never too early to be introduced to the STEM learning experience. When students’ regular classwork is completed or their morning station rotation is STEM,…
Ericsson and Claro Puerto Rico carry out LTE-Advanced trial
First test of its kind for America Movil in Latin America and Caribbean region Trial of Ericsson innovations intended to increase network data speeds by 200%, up to 300 Mbps Innovations apply design concepts developed for future 5G systems Ericsson…
‘Supermoon’ Science: NASA explains the closest full moon [today 14] until 2034
By Samantha Mathewson, Space.com Contributor From SPACE.com The November “supermoon” is extra close to Earth today (Nov. 14), providing an extraordinary sight for skywatchers — but exactly what makes this month’s full moon so special? November’s supermoon —a term used to…
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Cayman Islands governor recognises contribution to conservation
Governor recognises individuals and companies for their contribution to conservation Finalists and distinguished guests gathered at Her Excellency the Governor’s Residence on Tuesday, November 8th for the biennial Governor’s Conservation Awards. Judges sought candidates who have implemented or significantly contributed…
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CARICOM advancing climate change goals at COP22
CARICOM Member States are part of the global community of nations gathered in Marrakech, Morocco, for this week’s start of the Climate Conference COP22, which is seeking to accelerate implementation of the agreement reached in Paris at COP 21 last December. CARICOM representatives are hoping to…
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FLORIDA: Key Haven residents vote against mosquito test
By Terry Roen Residents of Key Haven voted decisively against a referendum to allow genetically modified mosquitoes to be released in a test to control the spread of Zika virus, while residents of Monroe County voted to approve the test. The…
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FLORIDA: Intrexon (XON) Announces Monroe County votes in support of trial utilizing Oxitec’s genetically engineered mosquitoes
From StreetInsider Oxitec announces that the residents of Monroe County, Florida yesterday voted to support the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District utilizing Oxitec’s genetically engineered, self-limiting mosquitoes in an effectiveness trial to fight against the Aedes aegypti mosquito. “The voters…
Zika’s million-dollar question: Where are the birth defects?
By Will Carless From PRI For experts studying the mosquito-borne virus Zika, the data just got even more confusing. A curious conclusion is emerging: While the virus has spread like wildfire across the Americas, outside Brazil, an epidemic of birth…
