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energy companies make false claims about sustainability – they should be held to account

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here. Companies implement corporate social responsibility (CSR) as a way to present an environmentally responsible image and therefore gain legitimacy in the eyes of their stakeholders. But some companies don’t actually live up to their claims. Some businesses claim…

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Wastewater is a valuable source of information

Wastewater is a valuable source of information

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here. People often think of wastewater as serving no purpose. But it can be a valuable source of information. Wastewater is increasingly recognised as a significant environmental reservoir for antimicrobial resistance – a growing global public health threat. Antimicrobials…

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Rhythmically stimulating the brain with electrical currents could boost cognitive function, according to analysis of over 100 studies

Rhythmically stimulating the brain with electrical currents could boost cognitive function, according to analysis of over 100 studies

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here. Figuring out how to enhance a person’s mental capabilities has been of considerable interest to psychology and neuroscience researchers like me for decades. From improving attention in high-stakes environments, like air traffic management, to reviving memory in people…

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Payments System Board Update: May 2023 Meeting

Source link – Reserve Bank of Australia At its meeting today, the Payments System Board discussed a number of issues, including: The Bank’s targeted assessment of Australia’s real-time gross settlement system – the Reserve Bank Information and Transfer System (RITS) – against the relevant international standards. The Board approved the assessment. The Board also considered…

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how the pandemic inspired building designers

how the pandemic inspired building designers

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here. Walking during lockdowns, following protocols and restrictions, city dwellers witnessed the birth of a new architectural aesthetic. Concern with infection began gradually redefining the space of cities and the social choreography of daily urban life. This has led…

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From Indiana Jones to Netflix’s Beef – how ‘collectors’ of cultural artefacts have gone from heroic figures to villainous thieves

From Indiana Jones to Netflix's Beef – how 'collectors' of cultural artefacts have gone from heroic figures to villainous thieves

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here. Warning: the following article contains spoilers for Beef. Created by Korean director Lee Sung Jin and starring a predominantly Asian cast, Netflix drama Beef has won plaudits for its gritty yet humorous portrayal of Asian American life. The…

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