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the transformation that could see it overtake bitcoin

the transformation that could see it overtake bitcoin

The world’s second most valuable cryptocurrency, ether, has been touching all-time highs in price ahead of a major upgrade of its underlying platform, ethereum. Ether is currently worth in aggregate just shy of US$500 billion…

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reflections of a volcanologist as a science organisation faces charges in the wake of the 2019 Whakaari eruption

reflections of a volcanologist as a science organisation faces charges in the wake of the 2019 Whakaari eruption

This week, a case review hearing sought to set a trial date – now likely in 2023 – for 13 organisations and individuals facing charges in the wake of the Whakaari White Island eruption of…

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Mexican inflation rising rapidly, warns deputy governor

Mexican inflation rising rapidly, warns deputy governor

Mexico faces considerable inflationary pressure and possibly “inflationary inertia”, Jonathan Heath, a deputy governor and member of the Bank of Mexico board, said on October 13. Speaking on a podcast produced by Mexican banking group…

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U.S. appeals court hints at support for Rio’s Resolution copper mine By Reuters

U.S. appeals court hints at support for Rio’s Resolution copper mine By Reuters

© Reuters. A mine worker walks toward the mine shaft at the Resolution Copper exploratory mine shaft 10 facility in Superior, Arizona, U.S., March 30, 2021. Picture taken March 30, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin O’Hara/Files By Ernest…

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The future of work is hybrid – here’s an expert’s recommendations for success

The future of work is hybrid – here’s an expert’s recommendations for success

COVID-19 has changed the way we work. Even before the pandemic, the U.S. workforce increasingly relied on remote collaboration technologies like videoconferencing and Slack. The global crisis accelerated the adoption of these work tools and…

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why do we see the ‘sky’ during the day, but the galaxy at night?

why do we see the ‘sky’ during the day, but the galaxy at night?

Why do we see the sky during the day, but the galaxy at night? — Gary, age 9, Auckland Hi Gary! Thank you for this great question. To put it simply, the reason the sky…

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China coal prices mark worst week since May on government intervention By Reuters

China coal prices mark worst week since May on government intervention By Reuters

© Reuters. Men stand by a car near a coal-fired power plant in Shanghai, China October 21, 2021. REUTERS/Aly Song By Shivani Singh and Muyu Xu BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s thermal coal futures plunged on…

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The supply chain crisis has a silver lining – container ships should be decarbonised faster

The supply chain crisis has a silver lining – container ships should be decarbonised faster

Several months ago, I warned that the crisis in container ships could jeopardise Christmas by leaving retailers without enough goods on their shelves. Since then, there have been similar fears all over the media, not…

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Georgieva promises to learn lessons from ‘Doing Business’ controversy

Georgieva promises to learn lessons from ‘Doing Business’ controversy

Kristalina Georgieva speaks to World Bank president David Malpass International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva says the recent controversy around her actions at the World Bank underscores the importance of listening to staff concerns. Addressing…

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EU leaders lock horns over response to energy price spike By Reuters

EU leaders lock horns over response to energy price spike By Reuters

3/3 © Reuters. Flames from a gas burner are reflected on a cooker in a private home in Bad Honnef near Bonn, Germany, October 11, 2021. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay 2/3 By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) -EU…

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