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How do you say grid computing in Spanish?
(PhysOrg.com) -- Encouraged by the success of grid computing in Europe, scientists there set out to help their Latin American colleagues develop grid capability. The result today is a thriving trans-Atlantic collaboration. ...
Sep 10, 2009 |
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Ignition for Colombian yucca car
After a three-year slog Colombian scientists have revved up a car that runs on yucca-derived ethanol, spurring hopes that the Latin American staple could be transformed into an abundant fuel.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Aug 21, 2009 |
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Exporting ponchos to a land 'where the devil lost his poncho'
University of Leicester researcher reveals history of British textiles trade in South America We may think of ponchos as quintessentially South American, but new research by a University of Leicester historian reveals that ...
Aug 14, 2009 |
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Latin America must cut blood pressure to thrive
Combating high blood pressure is a global challenge. But while developed countries have enjoyed reductions in cardiovascular disease over recent decades, Latin America has been less fortunate. In fact new research published ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jun 26, 2009 |
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Peru study shows restrictive law fails to limit number of abortions
Despite abortion being severely legally restricted - and potentially unsafe - in Peru, the incidence of abortion is as high as or higher than the incidence in many countries where it is legal and safe, found researchers from ...
Feb 02, 2009 |
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