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We found more than 54,000 viruses in people’s poo — and 92% were previously unknown to science

We found more than 54,000 viruses in people’s poo — and 92% were previously unknown to science

Research published today in Nature Microbiology has identified 54,118 species of virus living in the human gut — 92% of which were previously unknown. But as we and our colleagues from the Joint Genome Institute…

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Argentine agricultural sector holds protest against export caps By Reuters

Argentine agricultural sector holds protest against export caps By Reuters

By Hugh Bronstein BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentine grain farmers and cattle ranchers protested on Friday in the town of San Nicolas in Buenos Aires province to voice complaints about export taxes and limits placed…

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Chinese takeover of UK’s leading chipmaker doesn’t need a security review – here’s why

Chinese takeover of UK’s leading chipmaker doesn’t need a security review – here’s why

Chinese state-backed conglomerate Wingtech Technology is taking full control of the UK’s largest semiconductor foundry, Newport Wafer Fab (NWF), for £63 million. Wingtech has been a majority shareholder in NWF, which specialises in making chips…

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as the billionaires get ready to blast into space, who’s got the better plan?

as the billionaires get ready to blast into space, who’s got the better plan?

Over the next fortnight, Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos and Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson will take off into space, because they can, on spaceships designed by their respective companies. It’s a big moment for…

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IMF draws links between transparency and debt accumulation

IMF draws links between transparency and debt accumulation

The International Monetary Fund has urged countries that receive low scores as part of the fund’s fiscal transparency evaluation (FTE) to open up their budget processes. In an article that focuses on the Middle East and central…

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Gold Has 3rd Weekly Gain With $1,800 Return; Outlook Stays Muddy By Investing.com

Gold Has 3rd Weekly Gain With $1,800 Return; Outlook Stays Muddy By Investing.com

By Barani Krishnan Investing.com – Gold posted a third straight weekly gain on Friday, returning to crucial $1,800 support. But outlook for the yellow metal’s fans remained muddy, with no certainty on how long it…

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3 billion people cannot afford a healthy diet

3 billion people cannot afford a healthy diet

CC BY-ND The COVID-19 pandemic has caused price spikes for corn, milk, beans and other commodities, but even before the pandemic about 3 billion people could not afford even the cheapest options for a healthy…

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Third-largest diamond found in June, then a bigger one days later. What’s behind the monster gem boom?

Third-largest diamond found in June, then a bigger one days later. What’s behind the monster gem boom?

A mega diamond of a staggering 1,174 carats was recently recovered from the Karowe mine in Botswana, making it one of the largest natural diamonds ever recovered. More remarkably, the stone was found alongside several…

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Europe’s carbon push stokes backlash fears By Reuters

Europe’s carbon push stokes backlash fears By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A firefighter pauses as he tries to extinguish a fire burning in the village of Mazi, near Corinth, Greece, May 20, 2021. REUTERS/Stelios Misinas/File Photo By Kate Abnett and Mark John…

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The UK car industry is speeding towards electric vehicles – but still relies too heavily on imports

The UK car industry is speeding towards electric vehicles – but still relies too heavily on imports

The road ahead is suddenly looking much clearer for British car making. Two companies, Nissan and Vauxhall owner Stellantis, have announced major investments in UK factories, mostly geared to electric vehicles. Nissan’s news includes spending…

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