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Can a wooden spoon really stop a pot from boiling over? Here’s the science

Can a wooden spoon really stop a pot from boiling over? Here’s the science

One moment, your spaghetti is happily bubbling away in the pot. A minute later, after busying yourself with something else, you turn around to find a hot mess all over your stove. Boiling liquid can…

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Oil steadies after falling to four-year lows in previous session

Oil steadies after falling to four-year lows in previous session

Oil steadies after falling to four-year lows in previous session by : Reuters Source link

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economic model finds the best funding mix for 10 African countries

economic model finds the best funding mix for 10 African countries

Africa faces challenges in reducing extreme poverty and inequality. In 2024, 8.5% of the global population was living in extreme poverty (that is, on less than US$2.15 a day). Nearly 67% of these people were…

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Marine fossil found in South Africa is one of a kind, thanks to unusual preservation

Marine fossil found in South Africa is one of a kind, thanks to unusual preservation

A fossilised creature found in a South African roadside quarry 25 years ago has finally got an official name. The small, segmented, crustacean-like creature, dated to 444 million years ago, can now be introduced as…

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Time to worry about Japanese debt?

Time to worry about Japanese debt?

Time to worry about Japanese debt? – Central Banking End of drawer navigation content Skip to main content The transition to positive rates means Japan may need to re-examine its huge public debt burden, argues…

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Oil prices drop as OPEC+ accelerates output hikes, surplus looms

Oil prices drop as OPEC+ accelerates output hikes, surplus looms

Oil prices drop as OPEC+ accelerates output hikes, surplus looms by : Reuters Source link

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A basic income support grant can address extreme poverty and inequality in South Africa

A basic income support grant can address extreme poverty and inequality in South Africa

South Africa remains one of the most unequal countries in the world. The country’s per-capita expenditure Gini coefficient, a measure of how spending from income is distributed, stands at 0.65. This puts it among countries…

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What is a ‘smart city’ and why should we care? It’s not just a buzzword

What is a ‘smart city’ and why should we care? It’s not just a buzzword

More than half of the world’s population currently lives in cities and this share is expected to rise to nearly 70% by 2050. It’s no wonder “smart cities” have become a buzzword in urban planning,…

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More than 15,000 USDA employees have taken Trump financial incentive to leave

More than 15,000 USDA employees have taken Trump financial incentive to leave

More than 15,000 USDA employees have taken Trump financial incentive to leave by : Reuters Source link

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why healthier ageing isn’t just about personal choices

why healthier ageing isn’t just about personal choices

We’ve all heard it before: eat your five-a-day, and try to get some exercise. It’s advice that’s simple in theory, yet in practice, not everyone is able to follow it. So what’s standing in the…

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