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Difference Between Mitigation and Adaptation
The terms “mitigation” and “adaptation” often tag along in conversations or discourses related to threat evaluation or risk assessment, disaster management, and the ongoing climate […]
U.S. CDC Ends Successful “Tips From Former Smokers” Campaign After 13 Years
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will soon close one of its longest-running and most recognizable public health efforts. The Tips From Former […]
Human Development Index: Three Indicators
The Human Development Index or HDI is a statistic composite used to measure the overall achievement of a country based on its social and economic […]
From Abundance to Dependence: How the U.K. Became Reliant on Imported Seafood
For more than a century, the United Kingdom has witnessed a dramatic transformation in how it secures seafood. In 1900, domestic waters supplied almost all […]
How Does Tesla Avoid Paying Taxes?
Tesla is one of the most valuable companies in the world, and it has retained its trillion-dollar status since 2021. It is also one of […]
Prebunking False Claims Can Increase Public Trust in Elections
An international investigation, headed by Jason Reifler of the University of Southampton, and published on 29 August 2025 in Science Advances, has revealed that providing […]
Science vs Politics: Understanding the Removal of Susan Monarez as CDC Director
The sudden but somewhat expected removal of Susan Monarez as Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on 27 August 2025 has […]
Why Did Donald Trump Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook?
Lisa Cook is an American economist who was sworn in as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in 2022. This made her […]
The Factors Driving the Record Economic Growth of Spain
Since the end of the coronavirus pandemic, the economies of southern Europe have generally outpaced the rest of the euro area. Spain particularly stands out […]