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Iran: US policy of ‘maximum pressure’ has failed – why the west needs to re-engage Tehran
Amid all the sound and fury accompanying US domestic politics – and particularly the recent attack on the Capitol in Washington, two developments in the Persian Gulf have highlighted one of the major foreign policy issues facing president-elect, Joe Biden, when he takes office on January 20: how to dealContinue Reading
Nurses report PTSD symptoms due to the pandemic – here’s why
Nurses have been putting themselves in harm’s way every day since the pandemic began. But as coronavirus spreads rapidly in the UK, it has become clear that those in intensive care units are now under more pressure than others. Hospitals are nearing capacity in many parts of the country, andContinue Reading
How government spending goes to certain voters – and shapes inequality
Governments face pressure in the years ahead to ramp up social security payments to help people affected by the coronavirus pandemic. However, in the UK, it has historically been voters who support the parties of government who get the money. My research, outlined in a paper awaiting full review, showsContinue Reading
How to avoid scams when buying a pet online
Buying puppies online can be a dangerous activity. from www.shutterstock.com For many people, the pandemic has been a lonely experience. Because of this, it might be tempting to go on the internet and look for a new animal companion. Whether it is a puppy, kitten or even an exotic bird,Continue Reading
Wormholes may be lurking in the universe – and new studies are proposing ways of finding them
Could we travel to other universes using wormholes? ktsdesign/Shutterstock Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity profoundly changed our thinking about fundamental concepts in physics, such as space and time. But it also left us with some deep mysteries. One was black holes, which were only unequivocally detected over the pastContinue Reading
Sri Lanka vs England: Galle Rain Keeps England’s Joe Root Guessing On Sri Lanka Selection | Cricket News
Dark clouds and the threat of rain caused doubts for England captain Joe Root in choosing his side for the opening Test in Sri Lanka starting on Thursday. The southern coastal city has seen several days of wet weather and more is predicted for the first of the two TestsContinue Reading
Oxford scientists: how we developed our COVID-19 vaccine in record time
Jenner BloodProcessing The pandemic is only a year old, but we already have multiple vaccines available to fight COVID-19 – including the vaccine developed by the team we’re part of at the University of Oxford. With our partner AstraZeneca, we have submitted both interim efficacy data and safety data forContinue Reading
AUS vs IND: Team India Regroup In Brisbane After “Epic Fightback” In Sydney. See Pics | Cricket News
Ravi Shastri was seen having a word with the team ahead of the fourth Test in Brisbane.© Twitter Indian team, after showing grit and determination to secure a well-fought draw at the Sydney Cricket Ground in the third Test against Australia, hit the ground running on Wednesday in Brisbane aheadContinue Reading
AUS vs IND: Steve Smith Denies Scuffing Rishabh Pant’s Gaurd Mark, Says Controversy Overshadowing India’s Great Batting Display | Cricket News
AUS vs IND: Steve Smith during the third Test match against India.© AFP Australia’s premier batsman Steve Smith is “shocked and disappointed” at the controversy created by the allegations levelled against him for a purported video where he is seen scuffing up the guard mark of Indian batsman Rishabh PantContinue Reading
Giant firms have a hidden borrowing advantage that has helped keep them on top for decades – new research
Ladders for us, snakes for you. Ratthaphong Ekariyasap When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, it seemed like the day of reckoning for over-stretched corporate borrowers was finally at hand. For years, pundits and policymakers had been warning about a dangerous build-up of the debt of “non-financial firms”, meaning all thoseContinue Reading