2/2 © Reuters. A worker removes snow from from a sidewalk as a plow passes by after a blizzard left several inches of snow in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S., January 13, 2024. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon 2/2…
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The COVID pandemic led to big increases in psychological distress for many people, including symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression. The negative impact on mental health has been substantial and is likely to be long-lasting,…
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If you’ve ever been tricked by a visual illusion, you know the feeling of disconnect between what your eyes perceive and what is actually there. Visual illusions occur due to errors in our perception, causing…
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© Reuters. Investing.com– Gold prices rose in Asian trade on Monday, recouping most of their new year’s losses as persistent tensions in the Middle East drove safe-haven demand, while traders still held out for early…
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How much money is there in the world? – Tsubamé, aged ten, London If we want to add up how much money there is in the world, a good place to start would be counting…
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Communicating uncertainty over the inflation outlook can help to curb inflation expectations, a new working paper published by the Bank of Canada finds. “All types of information about inflation are effective at immediately managing inflation…
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Underwater surfaces can get grimy as they accumulate dirt, algae and bacteria, a process scientists call “fouling.” But furry mammals like beavers and otters that spend most of their lives wet manage to avoid getting…
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© Reuters. An aerial view shows trees as the sun rises at the Amazon rainforest in Manaus, Amazonas State, Brazil October 26, 2022. REUTERS/Bruno Kelly/File Photo RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Brazil’s seaside city of…
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The invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 prompted the US Treasury Department to impose unprecedented sanctions on Russia, to hold it “accountable for its premeditated and unprovoked invasion”. The aim was to prevent Russia from…
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© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry speaks during a press conference, after a draft of a negotiation deal was released, at the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, United Arab…
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