Virgin birth – which involves the development of an unfertilised egg – has preoccupied humans for aeons. And although it can’t happen in mammals, it does seem to be possible in other animals with backbones…
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Central banks may need to “embrace failure” if they are to get ahead of new developments in the technology space, says Dominik Weh, a partner at Oliver Wyman. “You can only fulfill your mandate and…
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© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden leaves after delivering remarks on the October jobs report at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 5, 2021. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe…
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An expressway, currently being constructed through Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, is nearing completion. The Chinese-financed toll road starts near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in the east and ends on the western edge of the city. Urban…
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Clouds have been objects of reverie and wonder throughout human history, inspiring art and imagination, and of course warning of extreme weather events. Clouds are also central players in Earth’s climate. They move water around…
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5/5 © Reuters. Extinction Rebellion activists hold a koala funeral to mark climate change, in Melbourne, Australia November 6, 2021 in this picture obtained from social media. Courtesy of Extinction Rebellion Australia/via REUTERS 2/5 By…
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Nigeria, Africa’s biggest oil producer, has come under fire from the International Monetary Fund as well as World Bank for the heavy financial burden it carries in providing subsidies for fuel and kerosene. The criticism…
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BIS names Innovation Hub directors; Bundesbank sends representative to Madrid; and more by : Source link
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2/2 © Reuters. FILE PHOTO: The U.S Capitol seen at night from Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, U.S., October 24, 2021. REUTERS/Sarah Silbiger/File Photo 2/2 By Susan Cornwell, Makini Brice and Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President…
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After a lackluster jobs report in September 2021, the latest news on employment gives Americans plenty of cheer about ahead of the holiday season. In total, 531,000 jobs were added in October – outstripping the…
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