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These dogs are trained to sniff out the coronavirus. Most have a 100% success rate

These dogs are trained to sniff out the coronavirus. Most have a 100% success rate

What does a pandemic smell like? If dogs could talk, they might be able to tell us. We’re part of an international research team, led by Dominique Grandjean at France’s National Veterinary School of Alfort,…

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Bank of England is considering negative interest rates – it doesn’t need to yet

Bank of England is considering negative interest rates – it doesn’t need to yet

Central banks are stretched to the limit, trying to support the economy during the unprecedented COVID-10 recession. The Bank of England is now considering cutting its base rate to below zero. The bank has so…

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Exxon Baton Rouge refinery union to seek talks over 401K change: sources By Reuters

Exxon Baton Rouge refinery union to seek talks over 401K change: sources By Reuters

© Reuters. A sign is seen in front of the Exxonmobil Baton Rouge Refinery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. HOUSTON (Reuters) – The United Steelworkers union (USW) local representing workers at Exxon Mobil Corp’s (N:) Baton…

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Support for women informal workers is urgent as pandemic unfolds in South Africa

Support for women informal workers is urgent as pandemic unfolds in South Africa

Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Labour Organisation predicted that measures to curb the spread of the disease would disproportionately affect women workers. This has certainly turned out to be true in South Africa.…

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Gold Down 2% as Dollar Jumps on U.S. Jobs; Retreat Seen Temporary By Investing.com

Gold Down 2% as Dollar Jumps on U.S. Jobs; Retreat Seen Temporary By Investing.com

© Reuters. By Barani Krishnan Investing.com – Gold posted its biggest daily decline in two months on Friday, falling 2%, as the dollar rebounded on a better-than-expected recovery in U.S. jobs in July. The shiny…

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how did the first person evolve?

how did the first person evolve?

How did the first person evolve? Mabel, age 7, Anglesea, Victoria. Hi Mabel, what a great question! We know humans haven’t always been around. After all, we wouldn’t have survived alongside meat-eating dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus…

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Lost your job due to coronavirus? Artificial intelligence could be your best friend in finding a new one

Lost your job due to coronavirus? Artificial intelligence could be your best friend in finding a new one

Millions of Americans are unemployed and looking for work. Hiring continues, but there’s far more demand for jobs than supply. As scholars of human resources and management, we believe artificial intelligence could be a boon…

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Oil Tumbles on Dollar Strength, More Lockdown Fears By Investing.com

Oil Tumbles on Dollar Strength, More Lockdown Fears By Investing.com

© Reuters. By Barani Krishnan Investing.com – Oil prices settled almost 2% lower on Friday, falling for the second time in five days to a rebounding dollar and fears that global fuel demand will be…

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We can’t let STEM skills become a casualty of COVID-19

We can’t let STEM skills become a casualty of COVID-19

Universities and other research organisations in Australia have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. In May, a group led by Australia’s Chief Scientist Alan Finkel forecasted severe impacts for our research workforce. These included…

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SITUATION Report No. 26 MV Wakashio aground off Pointe d’Esny

SITUATION Report No. 26 MV Wakashio aground off Pointe d’Esny

SITUATION REPORT MV Wakashio aground off Pointe d’Esny Report No. 26 issued at 18 00 hrs on Friday 07 August 2020    

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