Germany decriminalized cannabis: Why the UK should consider doing the same
The German government has approved new legislation that decriminalizes cannabis.
Social Sciences
Apr 9, 2024
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Jellyfish invade Venezuelan waters, worrying fishermen
A thick bloom of jellyfish of varying hues drifts in the turquoise waters of Aragua in Venezuela, a surreal vision attributed to climate change that has decimated fishing stocks.
Ecology
Apr 8, 2024
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Research shows direct link between state income taxes and migration
After the introduction of the income tax in the United States, there has been a migration of higher income earners toward states with lower or no income tax, a new study reveals.
Social Sciences
Apr 4, 2024
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ESA to launch Arctic weather satellite in June
The European Space Agency said Thursday it will launch a satellite in June which will improve weather forecasting in the Arctic—a region highly exposed to the effects of global warming.
Space Exploration
Apr 4, 2024
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Academic freedom declining globally, index finds
Just one in three people live a nation that guarantees the independence of universities and research, according to an annual index warning that academic freedom is declining worldwide, particularly in Russia, China and India.
Education
Apr 4, 2024
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Tourism planning as a social practice in times of change and uncertainty: Views from a troubled Latin American country
Given the limited capabilities within the public sector, tourism planning consultants play a crucial role in public policy efforts in Ecuador.
Social Sciences
Apr 2, 2024
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The uneven results of anticorruption efforts across countries
When fighting corruption, countries often rely too much on repression and forget about prevention measures, which are frequently inadequate or nonexistent. Furthermore, despite the progress made in implementation of the main ...
Economics & Business
Apr 1, 2024
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Tuberculosis vaccine may enable elimination of the disease in cattle by reducing its spread
Vaccination not only reduces the severity of TB in infected cattle, but reduces its spread in dairy herds by 89%, research finds. The research, led by the University of Cambridge and Penn State University, improves prospects ...
Veterinary medicine
Mar 28, 2024
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Venomous snakes could start migrating in large numbers if we hit 5ºC warming, predict scientists
A global group of scientists has predicted that climate change may cause dramatic movements in venomous snake populations across many countries in Africa. The scientists took into account climate change predictions about ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 28, 2024
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Value-added tax data could help countries prepare better for crises
How would an armed conflict, an epidemic, or a flood affect the economy? "Being able to assess—perhaps even predict—the economic impact of such crises is essential when it comes to mitigating and counteracting the damage," ...
Economics & Business
Mar 27, 2024
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