Spring—for many, a time of lifting spirits after those long winter months of short days and cold nights. But for about a third of our population who suffer from hay fever, asthma, or both, spring and early summer can be ...
Environment
Oct 31, 2022
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Kickstarter. Indiegogo. GoFundMe. Crowdfunding platforms have financially leveled the field for those interested in launching a new product or backing a particular cause. These popular sites reportedly added $65 billion in ...
Economics & Business
Sep 12, 2022
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Knowledge provided by local stakeholders such as non-governmental organizations, academics, civil servants, journalists, and fishers can be valuable for evaluating the effectiveness of countries' marine protected areas (MPAs).
Environment
Aug 9, 2022
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The oceans are teeming with countless forms of life, from the world's largest creature—the blue whale—to miniscule microorganisms. In addition to their vast numbers, these microorganisms are also crucial for ensuring ...
Ecology
Jun 22, 2022
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When it comes to dairy and free trade, Canada wants it both ways. New Zealand's dairy dispute with Canada reveals the ongoing tensions within Canada's trade agenda.
Economics & Business
Jun 13, 2022
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Usually, increasing agricultural productivity depends on adding something, such as fertilizer or water. A new Stanford University-led study reveals that removing one thing in particular—a common air pollutant—could lead ...
Ecology
Jun 1, 2022
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Mercury pollution is a global problem in water, air and soil near goldmines, cement and some metal production, and other heavy industries burning fossil fuels—with removal too expensive or difficult in some of the poorest ...
Materials Science
May 13, 2022
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Researchers at the Complexity Science Hub Vienna (CSH) created a complete representation of Hungary's economy. They mapped the entire country's production network, including literally all of the relevant firms and all of ...
Economics & Business
May 12, 2022
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The emergence of antibiotic-resistant pathogens and the increasing difficulty in developing new drugs has contributed to global challenges in combating infectious diseases. An extensive bioinformatics survey of around 170,000 ...
Molecular & Computational biology
May 10, 2022
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When people living in poverty in countries like Malawi, Indonesia and Ecuador receive cash payments without having to do anything in return, they have better health, according to a scientific review of a large body of research.
Economics & Business
May 6, 2022
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