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Environment“Spend Now, Save Later” – Countries Should Start Fighting Climate Floods
A new global online tool has shown how investments in flood protection could save a lot of money and lives in the long term, so researchers are urging high-risk regions to invest now in dikes and other protective measures.
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Society USAWorld’s Last Underwater Lab Helps Astronauts Prepare for Space
The Aquarius Reef Base in Florida, USA is the last working underwater lab on Earth helping aquanauts conduct critical environmental research. But that’s not all the challenging and remote environment is ideal for: it’s also suited to train astronauts!
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Society USAWant to Attend the Biggest Film Festivals on Earth? They Are Now Just a Few Clicks Away…
With film festivals around the world cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, YouTube set up to launch a digital version that features programming from 20 of the top film festivals in the world – and it’s completely free!
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Animals New CaledoniaSeven Grandmas Swim with Venomous Sea Snakes – for the Sake of Science!
A group of seven “Fantastic Grandmothers” have been swimming with venomous sea snakes in New Caledonia in the Pacific Ocean. Their purpose: collecting photos and information that help researchers better understand how the sea snakes impact the ecosystem.
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Society United KingdomSock Puppets and Caution: How Social Enterprises Care for the Elderly in Lockdown
The United Kingdom’s coronavirus lockdown has prevented social enterprises from visiting the elderly and organizing group sessions, but this has not stopped them from finding new ways to make seniors feel taken care of.
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SocietyIdeas for Better Cities; Born in Corona Crisis, There to Stay Beyond
The coronavirus lockdowns have led countries to rethink urban planning in order to become more self-reliant, with improved food security, sustainability and living standards – and many have already begun implementing measures that will likely last well beyond the pandemic.
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