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Places like Alaska without a COVID-19 outbreak could still be devastated

Alaska doesn’t have a single reported case of COVID-19, yet economically it may be at its mercy. That’s because seasonal tourism plays an outsized role in Alaska’s economy, representing as much as 1 in 10…

Oil falls a third day, Brent crude set for worst week since 1991 By Reuters

South Africa has huge ‘green fuels’ potential. But it needs to act now

South Africa needs to seriously start thinking about shifting its energy focus. This is for two reasons. The first is that the country’s important exports – coal and platinum – face potential collapse with the…

Goldman Sachs’ push for board diversity doesn’t go far enough

Several European countries – including Norway, Germany, Finland, France and Spain – have introduced quotas for women on company boards. Other countries have introduced voluntary targets and imposed penalties for failing to appoint women directors.…

Gold Holds Steady After Disruption From Virus Pandemic Spirals By Bloomberg

(Bloomberg) — Gold held its ground as the disruption to the global economy from the coronavirus pandemic intensified, with President Donald Trump restricting travel from Europe to the U.S. Investors shunned risk assets from equities…

Human gene editing: who decides the rules?

Gene editing technology allows scientists to make changes to an organism’s DNA. It has made it possible to create cattle without horns, tomatoes that ripen slowly over time, and even mosquitoes that are incapable of…

Customers hate tipping before they’re served – and asking makes them less likely to return

Imagine you’re in line at a coffee shop. You order your usual cappuccino and swipe your credit card to pay. Then the cashier swivels a little screen that prompts you for a tip – before…

teachers explain what they need to make it work better

At the start of each new year there’s a global flurry of excitement and attention around education’s new directions. Technology has become a key part of the discussion. Increased pressure on educators to improve student…

There’s plenty of toilet paper in the US – so why are people hoarding it?

The other day I went into Costco to buy some toilet paper. It came as a small shock when I couldn’t find a single roll. The new coronavirus is inspiring panic buying of a variety…