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New spider species discovered in Cuba
A team of researchers from Masaryk University (Czech Republic) and the Cuban Zoological Society have discovered a new species of spider belonging to the genus Trichopelm…
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What happens when a country is without power for too long?
As Cuba's power grid collapsed for a third day on October 20, the dire consequences of the prolonged blackout were becoming clear.
Cancer
Belarus approves Cuban lung cancer vaccine
According to a reporter in Havana, on July 14, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla said that the Belarusian Ministry of Health has approved the Cimavax vacci…
Animal world
Millions of red crabs migrate to the Gulf of Cuba
Every year, millions of crabs emerge from the jungle in early spring and head towards Pigs Bay, crossing dangerous streets and highways to breed.
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Admire the Cuban painted snail - The most beautiful snail in the world
Just looking at the beautiful swirling colors on their shells, it's easy to see why the Cuban painted snail is considered the most beautiful snail in the world.
Cancer
Cuba expands clinical trial of vaccine against prostate cancer
The Heberprovac vaccine was scientifically tested and approved from 2007 to 2011, since then it has passed two clinical trials, with 8 and 50 volunteers, respectively.
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Is the 'secret weapon' causing Havana syndrome a mosquito killer?
According to a new Canadian government study, a mosquito killer could be the cause of a mysterious disease affecting about 40 US and Canadian diplomats in Cuba.
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The process of producing famous cigars in Cuba
Not only is a regular cigarette, cigars become the cultural symbol of Cuba, with a completely manual production process.
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Interesting little facts about Cuba
In 2015, President Barack Obama lifted the US embargo against Cuba, which existed 54 years ago, since 1960.
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4 ideal tourist destinations for 2016
Cuba, Jamaica, Kauai and Riviera Nayarit are 4 ideal tourist destinations for you next year holiday.
Biology
Cuba biotechnology has great development potential
Cuban officials have made rather optimistic judgments about the prospect of biotechnology and pharmaceutical development, one of the areas with potential to become a key…
Biology
Biofuel tree in Cuba
Cuban scientists on July 16 announced a plant that could be used to produce biofuels. So long, Jatropha tree (also known as fence or stalk tree) produces fruit with seed…
Animal world
A lot of fun about Cuban snakes hunting by herds
According to the journal ScienceAlert, in the Desembarco del Granma National Park (Cuba), snakes seize Boa to know how to hunt with the herd.
Animal world
Cuba preserves rare and precious crocodile species of the Americas
In order to preserve the rare crocodile species of Crocodylus Acutus of the Americas, Cuban ecologists are currently using a captive breeding method in a semi-natural en…
Animal world
Namibia brings rare animals to Cuba
According to the project, many wildlife species of Namibia will be taken to Cuba by plane in September. Cuba will then apply special safeguards to these animals in some…