The coronavirus pandemic has been especially cruel to the aviation industry. COVID-19 had an immediate and severe impact on aviation that is unlike any other shock in the industry’s history. Whereas the 9/11 terrorist attack…
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© Reuters. It’s Silver’s Turn to Shine as Prices Surge to Four-Year High (Bloomberg) — Silver is hitting its sweet spot. While viewed as a haven from market turmoil — just like pricier sister —…
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An FDA-approved diabetes drug shows early signs of promise against the most common genetic form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a devastating neurological condition that causes paralysis. ALS is a progressive disease that affects neurons in…
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The ‘one good thing’ caused by COVID-19, according to a recent Harvard Business School publication by Hong Luo and Alberto Galasso, is that it has catalysed innovation. This is apparent in South Africa too, where…
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© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: EU leaders summit in Brussels By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Cuts to climate funding were on the menu as European Union leaders sat down to negotiate over dinner, aiming to…
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What do coal, viruses and DNA have in common? The structures of each – the predominant power source of the early 20th century, one of the most remarkable forms of life on Earth and the…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked a unique experiment in mass homeworking. It’s the first time since before the industrial revolution that most people are working in the same space that they live. While just 5%…
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2/2 © Reuters. FILE PHOTO: The sun is seen behind a crude oil pump jack in the Permian Basin in Loving County 2/2 By Aaron Sheldrick TOKYO (Reuters) – Oil prices dropped on Monday, amid…
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Tourists visiting Whakaari/White Island on December 9 last year had no warning of its imminent violent eruption. The explosion of acidic steam and gases killed 21 people, and most survivors suffered critical injuries and severe…
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The onus to live sustainably has never been greater. It drives everyday actions from making sure we recycle our rubbish to carrying reusable cups and bottles with us wherever we go. But there’s an enormous…
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