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Why the world’s tallest trees could be even bigger than we thought
Redwoods are the world’s oldest and biggest trees They capture more CO2 than any other species. Now scientists have discovered they are even bigger than we thought.
COVID-19
People were asked about communal living – this is what they say is the biggest benefit
A new survey looks at attitudes to co-living, which could help many people find friendly, affordable places to live as city-dwelling soars.
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COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 1 March
Top stories: New lockdown in Auckland, New Zealand; WHO calls for vaccine supply and distribution to be accelerated; Vaccination programmes continue around the world.
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COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 26 February
Top stories: EU 'will have to live with virus'; Brazil passes 250,000 confirmed deaths; South Korea begins vaccination programme.
Education and Skills
How COVID-19 has changed the way we educate children
COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in worldwide school closures and children falling behind. Digital learning has proven to be an essential tool in education.
COVID-19
UNICEF calls on supply chain and transport industry to take COVID-19 vaccines to the world
UNICEF and WEF call on logistics firms with international and local footprint who want to be a part of the global collective vaccine distribution effort.
Africa
The first COVAX vaccines have been delivered to Africa. Here's why it matters
The first COVAX vaccines have been delivered to Africa in Accra, Ghana. The shipment contains 600,000 doses of the AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccination
COVID-19: The $4 trillion cost of not vaccinating everyone
It is in developed countries’ economic interest to ensure that vaccines are equally distributed to developing countries, writes an economist.
Infrastructure
There aren’t enough computer chips to power modern cars
Some cars run on petrol. Some run on electricity. But they all run on silicon and a shortage of computer chips is causing problems.
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COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 25 February
Tops stories: 'Green pass' opens music concert to vaccinated Israelis; Angela Merkel warns on COVID-19 variants; Single-shot COVID-19 vaccine effective and safe, say US regulators.
Arts and Culture
This opera company is helping people in their recovery from COVID-19
The English National Opera is helping sufferers use singing to manage their symptoms – as arts companies worldwide are hit hard by the pandemic.
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This is why you need that second COVID-19 vaccine dose, says WHO’s Chief Scientist
More than 150 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered around the world. A 12-week gap between some doses has pushed protection rates to 82%.
COVID-19
How lack of internet access has limited vaccine availability for racial and ethnic minorities
Racial minority communities that lack internet access are being left behind in the race to get a COVID-19 vaccine, according to research.
Gender Parity
World Bank: COVID-19 school closures threaten women's economic future
Girls are currently at risk due to issues such as domestic violence, with UNESCO predicting that 11 million will not be returning to school post-pandemic.
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3 ways to make any partnership successful
What are the critical pillars that can set up any partnership for success? Think diverse expertise, local knowledge and a means to share your learnings