Reforms to remove legal exemptions to give live-in domestic workers access to the minimum wage are an important step against the devaluation of this work but will be difficult to enforce because of Britain's immigration rules, ...
Economics & Business
May 3, 2022
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One of the many changes COVID-19 brought those in education was an almost immediate switch to online learning.
Education
May 2, 2022
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During the 20th century, earthquakes in Europe accounted for more than 200,000 deaths and over 250 billion Euros in losses. Comprehensive earthquake hazard and risk assessments are crucial to reducing the effects of catastrophic ...
Earth Sciences
Apr 28, 2022
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Researchers have developed a way to use satellite imaging data to create 3D images that could quickly detect changes on the Earth's surface, a new study says.
Environment
Apr 27, 2022
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At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, mining giant Vale shut down its Voisey's Bay mine for three months to protect the health and well-being of its employees and the nearby Nunatsiavut Inuit communities.
Social Sciences
Apr 26, 2022
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Trust in science is rising worldwide, according to a 3M-backed survey released Tuesday, and more people expect it to solve the world's problems.
Social Sciences
Apr 21, 2022
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With drought casting a constant shadow over Santiago's 7.1 million residents, there has been a recent rush to replace thirsty, exotic plants with hardier, native ones in the hopes of staving off water rationing.
Environment
Apr 20, 2022
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The sentiments and emotions expressed in tweets on Twitter can be used in real time to assess where supply chain disruptions due to a pandemic, war or natural disaster may lead to food shortages, according to researchers ...
Social Sciences
Apr 12, 2022
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Spring Break—the unofficial kickoff to National Parks season—is here. And thanks to the Every Kid Outdoors program, hundreds of families with fourth graders will soon be hiking Delicate Arch for free. In fact, the free ...
Social Sciences
Apr 6, 2022
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The pandemic sent global hunger soaring, but now the war in Ukraine is making the problem far worse. Since Russia and Ukraine together supply 30% of global wheat exports, a big chunk of the world is losing access to food.
Environment
Apr 4, 2022
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