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Home Series Opinion EconoBriefs Menu Search Become a contributor Bookmark Econotimes Menu Mon, Feb 03, 2020 09 : 48 AM All times are UTC Edition : International 中国 Search Search Home Politics Economy Investing Companies Technology Law Health Life Nature Science Follow Series Digital Currency Revolution Climate Change Series Global Geopolitics Series US under Trump Series Blockchain Revolution Series Subscribe Login News Economy Central Banks Investing Research Roundups Digital Currency Insights Technical Analysis Technology Business Law Health Nature Fintech Science Topic Opinions EconoTimes PRO About us Advertise With Us Contribute Contact us Institutional Service Privacy Policy Terms of Service Disclaimer ©Elmin Media . All Rights Reserved. Featured Post We have the vaccine for climate disinformation – let's use it By Stephan Lewandowsky Et Al Australias recent bushfire crisis will be remembered for many things not least, the tragic loss of life, property and landscape. But one other factor made it remarkable: the deluge of disinformation spread by climate... Why we knock on wood By Rosemary V. Hathaway Ever said something like, Ive never gotten a speeding ticket and then quickly, for luck, rapped your knuckles on a wooden table or doorframe? Americans accompany this action by saying, Knock on wood. In Great Britain,... Warp factor: we've observed a spinning star that drags the very fabric of space and time By Matthew Bailes Et Al One of the predictions of Einsteins general theory of relativity is that any spinning body drags the very fabric of space-time in its vicinity around with it. This is known as frame-dragging. In everyday life,... As cities grow, the Internet of Things can help us get on top of the waste crisis By David Teh Et Al Total global waste is expected to double from nearly 2 billion tonnes in 2016 to an estimated 4 billion tonnes by 2050 as consumer-oriented urban populations grow. As population growth increases consumption and waste,... Britain's Brexit divorce is here – but the bickering over alimony payments and who gets the house is only beginning By Garret Martin On Jan. 31, 2020, the United Kingdom formally ceases to be a member of the European Union, 1,317 days after citizens of the U.K. narrowly voted to do so in their Brexit referendum. So what happens now? Does it mean the... Marketing, not medicine: Gwyneth Paltrow’s The Goop Lab whitewashes traditional health therapies for profit By Nadia Zainuddin In Gwyneth Paltrows new Netflix series, The Goop Lab, Paltrow explores a variety of wellness management approaches, from energy healing to psychedelic psychotherapy. Goop has long been criticised for making... How to cope with extreme heat days without racking up the aircon bills By Emma Power Et Al Summer in Australia is getting hotter. Extreme heat events, with daytime temperatures over 35 degrees Celsius, are becoming more common and we are getting more of these days in a row. We all need to prepare ourselves,... Seniors struggle with technology, and often their kids won't help By Bernardo Figueiredo Et Al Seniors may not enjoy the stereotype of struggling with technology, but undeniably many older people do have difficulty mastering their devices. A 2016-17 Deloitte survey of Australian consumers found 78% of seniors... Climate crisis: how to make space for 2 billion trees on a crowded island like the UK By Nick Atkinson The UKs official climate advisor, the Committee on Climate Change (CCC), recently published a report outlining how to reduce the 12% of greenhouse gas emissions that come from land use by two thirds by 2050. Alongside... The Paralympic Games fails to increase disabled people's participation in sport By Christopher Brown1 Tokyos 2020 Paralympics promises to be a sporting spectacle that thrills and excites, showcasing the very best in Paralympic sport. However, looking at the legacy of London 2012 it is unlikely to inspire more people to... UN ruling could be a game-changer for climate refugees and climate action By Yvonne Su The recent ruling by the United Nations that governments cannot return people to countries where their lives might be threatened by climate change is a potential game-changer not just for climate refugees, but also for... 'Technoference': why we should be worried about parents' screen time By Natalie Pearson Many young people spend significantly more time using screens than is recommended by health professionals. Excessive screen time has been blamed for several ills, including obesity and poor mental health. To mitigate these... How sensors and big data can help cut food wastage By Jean Frederic Isingizwe Nturambirw Et Al Modern farming has evolved by adopting technical advances such as machines for ploughing and harvesting, controlled irrigation, fertilisers, pesticides, crop breeding and genetics research. These have helped farmers to... When will there be a coronavirus vaccine? 5 questions answered By Aubree Gordon Et Al Editors note: The coronavirus that started in Wuhan has sickened more than 4,000 people and killed at least 100 in China as of Jan. 27, 2020. Thailand and Hong Kong each have reported eight confirmed cases, and five people... Americans on the right and left change their minds after hearing where Trump stands By John A. Tures During Americas health care debate in 2013, late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel got some laughs when he asked people whether they supported Obamacare or the Affordable Care Act. Both names refer to the exact same... Despite defeats, the Islamic State remains unbroken and defiant around the world By Brian Glyn Williams In a series of bloody campaigns from 2014 to 2019, a multinational military coalition drove the Islamic State group, often known as ISIS, out of much of the Iraqi and Syrian territory that the strict militant theocracy had... Puerto Rico earthquakes imperil island's indigenous heritage By Jorge L. Chinea Tremors and aftershocks are still rocking Puerto Rico, weeks after a magnitude 6.4 earthquake toppled buildings, killed at least one person and injured another eight on Jan. 7. Families have begun leaving the island... Is workplace rudeness on the rise? By Shannon G. Taylor You dont have to look hard to see uncivil behavior these days, whether in political discourse, in college classrooms or on airplanes. One study found that rudeness is even contagious, like the common cold. The... Young California ranchers are finding new ways to raise livestock and improve the land By Kate Munden-Dixon Et Al As California contends with drought, wildfires and other impacts of climate change, a small yet passionate group of residents are attempting to lessen these effects and reduce the states carbon emissions. They are ranchers... Why we should be wary of blaming 'overpopulation' for the climate crisis By Heather Alberro The annual World Economic Forum in Davos brought together representatives from government and business to deliberate how to solve the worsening climate and ecological crisis. The meeting came just as devastating bush fires... Perspectives from Kenya and Ghana on coronavirus preparations By Abdhalah Ziraba Et Al Chinese officials have identified a novel coronavirus which belongs to a family of viruses that cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases. Countries across the world have heightened their disease... Could psychedelics help us resolve the climate crisis? By Matthew Adams In recent years there has been a resurgent scientific interest in the psychological effects of psychedelic drugs. Consider the example of recent trials in which psilocybin was administered to people diagnosed with... How contagious is the Wuhan coronavirus and can you spread it before symptoms start? By C Raina MacIntyre Cases of the Wuhan coronavirus have increased dramatically over the past week, prompting concerns about how contagious the virus is and how it spreads. According the World Health Organisation, 16-21% of people wi...