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Why do some people struggle to make ‘healthy’ decisions, day after day?

Why do some people struggle to make ‘healthy’ decisions, day after day?

To navigate our way through the world, we constantly make choices. While we’ve all made our fair share of regrettable ones, most of us eventually learn from these – and we generally take this ability…

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Biden win would lift Mexico-U.S. ties but energy is ‘canary in the mine’ By Reuters

Biden win would lift Mexico-U.S. ties but energy is ‘canary in the mine’ By Reuters

© Reuters. Final 2020 U.S. presidential campaign debate in Nashville By Dave Graham (NYSE:) MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – A Joe Biden presidency would lower border tensions and raise pressure on Mexico to respect U.S. business…

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Four ways to rescue the economy from the pandemic

Four ways to rescue the economy from the pandemic

In many western countries, COVID-19 infection rates are rising again. For some like the UK, France and Spain, it appears that the second wave of the pandemic is already here. The science also tells us…

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We vibrated earthworms to learn about safely connecting human brains to computers

We vibrated earthworms to learn about safely connecting human brains to computers

This year, my colleague Andrey Pototsky and I were awarded the Ig Nobel Prize in Physics for our experimental work involving vibrating living earthworms. The Ig Nobel Prizes are awarded each year to recognise scientific…

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Gold Looks For Footing After Pause Button Hit on U.S. Stimulus By Investing.com

Gold Looks For Footing After Pause Button Hit on U.S. Stimulus By Investing.com

© Reuters. By Barani Krishnan Investing.com – Gold rose in Friday’s trade but settled down a second week in a row as the yellow metal tried to find a floor after the White House and…

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what UK government should learn from behavioural economists

what UK government should learn from behavioural economists

In recent days, Boris Johnson’s government has tightened lockdown restrictions in Greater Manchester despite the opposition of the city region’s elected mayor, Andy Burnham. One key point of contention was the financial support that Westminster…

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Putin Says Russia Open to Delaying Planned OPEC+ Output Hike By Bloomberg

Putin Says Russia Open to Delaying Planned OPEC+ Output Hike By Bloomberg

© Reuters. Putin Says Russia Open to Delaying Planned OPEC+ Output Hike (Bloomberg) — Russia doesn’t rule out delaying scheduled production hikes by the OPEC+ alliance, President Vladimir Putin said, the latest sign the cartel…

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Whistle-blowers in South Africa are treated as pariahs in spite of their moral courage

Whistle-blowers in South Africa are treated as pariahs in spite of their moral courage

Recent reports of the looting of relief funds meant for managing the COVID-19 pandemic have once again shone the spotlight on the abuse of power in South Africa. They beg the question as to how…

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How do we know statistics can be trusted? We talked to the humans behind the numbers to find out

How do we know statistics can be trusted? We talked to the humans behind the numbers to find out

In April, as the coronavirus pandemic was gathering force around the world, reporters asked Brendan Murphy, then Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, about international case numbers. In his answer, he made an interesting comment: The only…

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U.S. Supreme Court’s rightward move could benefit oil and gas interests By Reuters

U.S. Supreme Court’s rightward move could benefit oil and gas interests By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Senate holds confirmation hearing for Amy Coney Barrett to be Supreme Court Justice By Valerie Volcovici and Jessica Resnick-Ault WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – The addition of Amy Coney Barrett to the…

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