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    Agriculture

    Rising incomes do environment more harm than population growth

    The number of people on the planet more than tripled since 1950 and could reach nearly 11 billion by the end of the century,...
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    Civil society

    If security council fails, violation of UN charter should go before international court of justice

    The UN security council faces the threat of a double veto by Russia and China against any possible sanctions or resolutions condemning Russia for...
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    News

    MIT astronomers reveal “Hot Jupiter’s” dark side

    The planet’s night side likely hosts iron clouds, titanium rain, and winds that dwarf Earth’s jetstream. Jennifer Chu     |     MIT News Office MIT astronomers...
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    Climate change

    The new world wonder: a 100 million hectares wall to protect Africa

    The ambition is to restore 100 million hectares of currently degraded land and sequester 250 million tons of carbon by 2030. By Baher Kamal  / ...
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    Early childhood development

    Over half of parents and pregnant women exposed to aggressive formula milk marketing: WHO, UNICEF

    A new report details exploitative practices employed by the US$55 billion formula industry, compromising child nutrition, violating international commitments. More than half of parents and...
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    Climate change

    Accelerating melt rate makes Greenland ice sheet world’s largest ‘dam’

    Researchers estimate the power produced by the falling water during peak melt periods was comparable to the power produced by the Three Gorges Dam...
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    Civil society

    Ukraine crisis: the stakes are high

    Around 1.5 million Ukrainians have been forced from their homes since fighting in the far east of the country began in 2014. The UN...
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    Features

    On a mission to alleviate chronic pain

    MIT scientist Fan Wang’s studies of how the brain controls pain may one day lead to new treatments that could help millions, giving people...
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    Accountability

    India Sets 15-Day Deadline for Rural Job Scheme Complaints Under New VB-G RAM G Rules

    The Ministry of Rural Development has stated that the rules seek to institutionalise a citizen-centric, accessible and time-bound framework, thereby reinforcing the rights and entitlements of rural households under the scheme. 
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    US Startup Claims Breakthrough in Turning Mercury into Gold Using Nuclear Fusion

    Whether the process ever supplies meaningful quantities of gold will depend on breakthroughs still to come in fusion engineering and materials science.
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    South Asia Democracy Conference Opens in Colombo Amid Regional Democratic Challenges

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    US Startup Claims Breakthrough in Turning Mercury into Gold Using Nuclear Fusion

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