http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on latin-america-and-caribbean science, technology & the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/news/ According to a study, the non conventional renewable energies could supply up to 40% of the energy demand in Chile by 2025.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/chile-shows-a-great-potential-for-renewable-energi.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanFri, 15 Aug 2008 04:26:35 GMTAround 1,500 Andean women are benefiting from a programme teaching computer skills in their native quechua language.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/peru-women-receive-ict-training-in-local-tongue.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanFri, 15 Aug 2008 04:12:51 GMTThe Mexican president, Felipe Calderón, has admitted that technology research is lagging and calls for joint efforts to overcome the situation.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/mexico-technology-research-lagging-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanWed, 13 Aug 2008 05:08:36 GMTA survey reveals that information and communications technology (ICT), including internet and telephone usage, is increasing in the Dominican Republic.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/ict-usage-in-the-dominican-republic-growing-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanWed, 13 Aug 2008 04:52:50 GMTCassava is getting a transgenic makeover to boost its nutritional value, shelf-life and disease resistance.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/scientists-target-super-cassava-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanTue, 12 Aug 2008 05:47:13 GMTA Peruvian clinic's treatment of extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis is an example to the developing world, says Mario C. Raviglione.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/we-can-learn-from-xdr-tb-treatment-in-lima.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanMon, 11 Aug 2008 02:35:35 GMTAbout 60 per cent of the patients with extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis can be cured by combining five different drugs, says a study.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/extensively-drug-resistant-tb-curable-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanMon, 11 Aug 2008 01:39:09 GMTStudents between 14 and 21 years old have taken part in the 'Creativity Park', a Colombian experience to foster creativity in future researchers.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/young-people-build-future-innovation-in-novel-park.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanSat, 09 Aug 2008 01:26:06 GMTCommodity price rises are no substitute for long-term investment in infrastructure and capacity as a means of securing sustained development.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/don-t-let-price-rises-blow-development-off-course.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanFri, 08 Aug 2008 06:05:43 GMTA new museum, with several laboratories, interactive areas and an activity park will be inaugurated in La Paz, Bolivia, next April.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/bolivia-to-launch-interactive-museum-for-children.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanThu, 07 Aug 2008 05:03:03 GMTThe Caribbean — the second-most affected region in the world by HIV/AIDS — is launching a US$7.73 million plan against the virus.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/the-caribbean-to-launch-strategic-plan-against-hiv.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanThu, 07 Aug 2008 01:48:00 GMTLatin America has the highest proportion of HIV patients in the developing world receiving treatment, says a top scientist.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/latin-america-62-of-hiv-patients-receiving-treatme.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanTue, 05 Aug 2008 03:17:21 GMTOveruse of a drug used in treating malaria may play a role in growing resistance to a related antibiotic, according to a new study in Guyana.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/malaria-drug-contributing-to-antibiotic-resistance.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanWed, 30 Jul 2008 04:44:01 GMTExperts at an international wetlands conference have called for recognition of the importance of wetlands and more basic research.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/wetlands-must-be-preserved-say-experts.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanTue, 29 Jul 2008 03:57:15 GMTGlacier experts say climate change has caused north Peru's mountain glaciers to recede by 26 per cent in the last 33 years.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/peru-mountain-glaciers-receding-rapidly-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanTue, 29 Jul 2008 12:43:59 GMTThe Dominican Republic has signed an agreement to train researchers in Spain, and has received US$ 1 million from Taiwan for a fellowship program.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/spain-and-taiwan-to-support-science-in-dominican-r.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanTue, 29 Jul 2008 01:19:33 GMTOne of the most serious problems faced by Guatemala is its increasing brain drain, says a leading scientist.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/brain-drain-in-guatemala-serious-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanTue, 29 Jul 2008 01:13:10 GMTBolivia was the stage for a variety of science communication activities, including lectures, guided tours, exhibitions and fairs.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/bolivia-holds-first-national-science-week.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanSat, 26 Jul 2008 11:28:02 GMTMangroves are of great economic value to the Mexican fishing industry and should be protected, say researchers.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/mexican-mangroves-vital-for-fishing-industry-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanFri, 25 Jul 2008 10:00:00 GMTA multi-disciplinary research approach is needed to tackle the obesity pandemic created by changing dietary patterns, researchers say.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/obesity-research-needs-a-multi-disciplinary-approa.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanWed, 23 Jul 2008 03:43:59 GMT http://www.scidev.net/images/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/