The World Health Organization warned Tuesday that the vast amount of waste produced in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic posed a threat to human and environmental health.
Environment
Feb 1, 2022
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Moving into retirement has traditionally meant working full-time and then abruptly never returning to work again—however research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) shows prolonging the shift into post-work life could have ...
Economics & Business
Dec 8, 2021
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A University of Kansas professor is co-author of a new article that argues broadband access is a human rights issue and social justice matter as marginalized communities are left behind in the digital divide.
Social Sciences
Oct 27, 2021
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Nations the world over are guilty of "policy inertia" when it comes to supporting young people who lost work or will struggle to enter the labor market as a result of the pandemic, according to new University of Cambridge ...
Economics & Business
Oct 21, 2021
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As the pandemic grinds on through a second year, many American workers are feeling the pressure, and many say they intend to leave their jobs within a year, according to a new survey from the American Psychological Association.
Social Sciences
Oct 4, 2021
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Police forces in England say the potential for significant harm to people who go missing is rising after decades of cuts to police budgets, rising demand and lack of training.
Social Sciences
Sep 8, 2021
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The French parliament has passed a law mandating the use of a COVID-19 health pass in order to access public spaces such as restaurants, cinemas, trains and museums. The pass provides proof that the holder has either been ...
Social Sciences
Jul 29, 2021
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Engineers at MIT and Harvard University have designed a novel face mask that can diagnose the wearer with Covid-19 within about 90 minutes. The masks are embedded with tiny, disposable sensors that can be fitted into other ...
Biotechnology
Jun 28, 2021
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people turned to social media platforms to share their feelings about the changes happening in the world around them. Essential workers—such as medical providers, retail and food service ...
Social Sciences
Jun 10, 2021
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A fiery debate has erupted over the definition of "infrastructure."
Social Sciences
May 10, 2021
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