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Ukraine & Yemen: a Tale of Two Wars | Peter Oborne

“War is ok, something you can sing & dance about when it happens in Muslim countries, but deadly serious when it happens in Europe” Peter Oborne covered Yemen for Middle East Eye & writes a regular column for them Join the Future of Journalism: patreon.com/DoubleDownNews This video was selected by the editors of Corpaedia News CorepaediaNews

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Video: Who should get a COVID-19 vaccine first?

Production limits mean that not everyone can get access to a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it’s developed.. GIPhotoStock/Cultura via Getty Images Nicole Hassoun, Binghamton University, State University of New York A committee of The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine is readying a report with recommendations for equitable distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine. In this Q&A, bioethicist Dr. …

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KAUST Research: Rebuilding Marine Life

The ability of the ocean to support human wellbeing is at a crossroads. The ocean currently contributes 2.5% of the global GDP and provides employment to 1.5% of the global workforce, with an estimated output of US $1.5 trillion in 2010, expected to double by 2030. Yet, as attention focuses on the ocean as the last frontier to support further …

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KAUST Research: Corals pass on more than genes

KAUST Research: Corals pass on more than genes

Marine scientists at KAUST are studying the way corals respond to changing oceanic conditions. Findings show that corals can learn from their experiences, adapt, and then pass this information on to their offspring. These adaptations occur gradually over time. With ocean temperatures rising due to climate change, the scientists wondered: Could corals learn to adjust more quickly? By growing corals …

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KAUST Research: New research into 6G aims to bridge the digital divide

By the end of 2018, there were nearly 4 billion people without internet connectivity in the world. Almost 75 percent of the unconnected population is located in 20 countries and is concentrated in rural, low-income and low-literacy areas. Acknowledging its paramount importance, the United Nations now recognizes internet connectivity as an important and basic human need and includes “universal and …

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