Scientists pinpoint genetic origins of more than 20 autoimmune diseases
By Jessica Berman October 30th, 2014 (VOA) Scientists have discovered genetic links that could put them closer to finding better treatments for a range of diseases, including multiple sclerosis, juvenile diabetes,…
Without change, condition of Costa Rica’s roadways will continue to worsen, engineers warn
October 29th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Engineers with the National Laboratory of Materials and Structural Models (LANAMME), led by engineer Juan Diego Porras, as well as Luis Guillermo Loria of the National…
Costa Rica to urge for protection of hammerhead sharks
October 29th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Costa Rica, along with Ecuador, will propose the inclusion of the hammerhead shark as a protected species during the eleventh meeting of the Conference of the…
Movistar greatly expands 4G coverage in Costa Rica
October 29th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Movistar has announced the completion of a significant expansion to its 4G LTE service in the country, which offers mobile data speeds of up to 10…
Pope tells Christians to believe in evolution
Pope Francis has come out in defense of the theory of evolution, saying the scientific principle is not incompatible with Catholic doctrine. He said the world did not begin as…
Unions around the globe will stand with Costa Rica’s dockworkers, says ITF
October 28th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), an international federation of some 700 unions representing more than 4.5 million transport workers from 150 countries, said it and…
Nicaragua far ahead of Costa Rica in gender equality, according to World Economic Forum
October 28th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Nicaragua is far outpacing Costa Rica and is the only country in Latin America to place in the top ten overall rankings in the world in…
Gasoline, diesel prices to decrease for the second time this month
October 28th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) The Regulatory Authority for Public Services (ARESEP) announced yesterday that fuel prices will fall in the coming days. Super gasoline will fall in price ¢22…
