Modern palaeontology dates back to the 19th century. But from time to time, entirely new branches of enquiry are developed. This year marks 100 years since the birth of palaeoneurology, the study of “fossil brains”.…
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2/2 © Reuters. U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm speaks about the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack shut down during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., May 11, 2021. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque 2/2 WASHINGTON…
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The fashion industry tries to do the right thing when it comes to sustainability – after all, its profits increasingly depend on it. But it needs help. This is where science comes in. It is…
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The manufacturing world is facing one of its greatest challenges in years — a global shortage of semiconductors — and there doesn’t appear to be an end in sight any time soon. According to Acer,…
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2/2 © Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A flag with a slogan supporting the UK fishing industry is seen on the beach in Hastings, Britain, December 20, 2020. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/File Photo/File Photo 2/2 OSLO (Reuters) -Britain has…
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A growing number of states, cities and companies are offering incentives to encourage people to get vaccinated. And the sweeteners keep getting bigger and better. New Jersey, for example, is picking up the tab for…
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© Reuters. By Barani Krishnan Investing.com – ‘What inflation?’ The gold bull could have been asking that for the umpteenth time as the yellow metal couldn’t muster a second straight weekly close above $1,900 on…
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Raising money online from a group of donors, known as crowdfunding, is relatively new. The term was coined in 2006 by entrepreneur Michael Sullivan. But having lots of people chip in to support a cause…
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At the tail end of winter in 2015, the ground in the Wimmera in northwestern Victoria had been a little dry but conditions weren’t too bad for farmers. The crop season was going well. The…
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© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Smoke rises above a factory at sunset in Rugby, Britain February 10, 2021. REUTERS/Matthew Childs LONDON (Reuters) – Companies bidding for British government contracts must commit to net zero emissions by…
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