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COVID-19
6 months on from declaring ‘a public health emergency’, WHO says COVID-19’s future is up to us
The Director-General calls for ongoing vigilance and preventative measures as the virus continues to accelerate.
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¿Qué significa "exceso de muertes" y puede dar una idea más clara del número de muertes por coronavirus?
Cada país registra las muertes de manera ligeramente diferente, por lo que la medida del exceso de mortalidad suaviza algunas de estas discrepancias y nos ayuda a comparar los países con ...
COVID-19
What does ‘excess deaths’ mean – and can it give a clearer picture of the number of coronavirus fatalities?
Each country records deaths slightly differently, so the excess mortality measure smoothes out some of these discrepancies and helps us compare countries more accurately.
Systemic Racism
Football commentary has a racial bias problem, a new study says
An analysis of games across four top leagues found comments about players with darker skin tones were more likely to focus on physical characteristics or athletic abilities.
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Peace, poverty and race: here are some of Nelson Mandela’s wisest words
With Nelson Mandela International Day on 18 July, here are some of his best quotes on important issues that people still face all over the world.
COVID-19
China’s air pollution has overshot pre-pandemic levels as life begins to return to normal
Air pollution in China dropped dramatically during lockdown, but now signs suggest a significant rebound in activity.
COVID-19
Asintomático, presintomático, sintomático: ¿cuál es la diferencia?
No está claro el número de personas con coronavirus que no muestran síntomas, pero muchos podrían ser infecciosos sin saberlo.
COVID-19
Asymptomatic, pre-symptomatic, symptomatic: what is the difference?
The number of people with coronavirus who display no symptoms is unclear - but many could be infectious without knowing it.
Biodiversity
Italian divers just rescued a whale caught in ‘ghost’ fishing nets
Clean-up operations are taking place around the world, and it’s hoped education and cooperation across the seafood supply chain will help curb ocean litter.
Leadership
米歇尔·奥巴马为今年的毕业生上的3堂人生课
与大多数毕业班相比，2020年毕业的学生正步入一个不确定的世界。在新冠肺炎疫情以及乔治·弗洛伊德逝世后持续动荡的背景下，米歇尔·奥巴马在线上毕业典礼向听众发表演讲，承认现在很多学生可能会感到恐惧、困惑、愤怒或“不知所措”。
Sustainable Development
This is how we can make a global green recovery – that also boosts the economy
A new report by the IEA discusses measures governments around the world need to take if they are to support a sustainable recovery from COVID-19.
Leadership
Michelle Obama’s 3 life lessons for students graduating right now
It may not have been the ceremony they were hoping for, but the class of 2020 benefited from some words of wisdom in a virtual speech by the former US First Lady.
COVID-19
What is an immunity passport and could it work?
The document would identify someone who recently recovered from the virus. But with uncertainties over how immune people become - and for how long - make the idea controversial.
Russian Federation
Siberia’s weather is weird – and it’s causing problems
Unseasonably warm weather is melting Siberia’s permafrost layer and has led to a massive oil spill, as well as wildfires and floods.
COVID-19
How face masks, gloves and other coronavirus waste is polluting our ocean
The coronavirus pandemic is driving us towards more single-use products and the environment is already seeing the impact.