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The ramifications of the Republic of Trumpistan

The new Trump administration is bad news for American civil and human rights and brings uncertainty for the rest of the world




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Transforming Africa with the Power of Education

Africa Youth Day Statement by Education Cannot Wait Executive Director Yasmine Sherif




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COP29: Making Space Applications Work for Women in Agriculture

When the first woman in space, Valentina Tereshkova, orbited the Earth in 1963, there were only three active Earth observation satellites. Today, the number is 114 times greater. With more and better satellites, the impacts of advances in the space sector are particularly evident in agriculture, where space data improves insights into the individual components […]




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Asian Impact Webinar 79: Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2024 Launch

Uncovering crucial gaps in climate change data systems reveals how these deficiencies hamper our understanding of climate impacts on vulnerable populations in developing Asia. How can we empower national statistical systems in collecting and analyzing data they need to effectively tackle climate change?




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Replicating ADB Projects from the People's Republic of China

This video introduces a new publication presenting five case studies of projects in the People's Republic of China that illustrate how effective solutions to environmental and social problems have been applied in different contexts.




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Senior Administration and Communications Assistant

ADB has a vacancy for the position of Senior Administration and Communications Assistant in the Strategy, Policy and Partnerships Department. The deadline for submitting applications is on 26-NOV-2024.




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Colorado voters reject Proposition 127 ban on hunting of mountain lions, bobcats

Coloradans have rejected a proposed ban on mountain lion and bobcat hunting -- a hit for wildlife advocates who have worked to outlaw or change the practice for years.




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Number of Children and Their Education in Philippine Households

This paper examines the impact of family size on children's education in the Philippines.



  • Publications/Papers and Briefs

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Prospects of India–Bangladesh Economic Cooperation: Implications for South Asian Regional Cooperation

Bangladesh and India should pursue bilateral economic cooperation to enhance South Asian regional cooperation.



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Corporate Governance in the Republic of Korea and Its Implications for Firm Performance

This paper is part of a cross-country study on corporate governance in Asia. A consensus has yet to be reached about exactly what factors were behind the crisis of 1998 and how these factors interacted in bringing about the crisis.



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young people communicate a cuban perspective

young people communicate a cuban perspective




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university paper application

university paper application




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81134a performance verification user guide

81134a performance verification user guide




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summercatalogue

summercatalogue




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to write a high school scholarship application letter

to write a high school scholarship application letter




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Cambodia’s Economic Diversification: A Country Diagnostic Study

This study outlines actions Cambodia can take to diversify its economy and shows how cutting business costs, tackling human capital deficits, and reducing vulnerability to external shocks can help drive sustainable, inclusive growth.




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Secondary Education for Human Capital Competitiveness Project

The Secondary Education for Human Capital Competitiveness Project will support priorities of phase 2 of Cambodia's Secondary Education Blueprint 2030. The project's impact is aligned with the vision of the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport (MOEYS) and the government's strategy, which highlight the importance of high-quality human resources to develop a knowledge-based society.2 The outcome will be effectiveness of a gender-inclusive upper secondary education system improved.




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Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2024: Data for Climate Action

This publication provides updated statistics on a comprehensive set of economic, financial, social, and environmental measures as well as select indicators for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).




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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in Secondary Education Project

1. Output 1: Quality of STEM education with support of technology improved.




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Climate Resilient Urban Services Project – Tham Luong Ben Cat

The project will support Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee and their government to finance sound wastewater and drainage system in the remaining catchments, thereby strengthening its foundation as the socioeconomic growth pole of southern Viet Nam. The impact of the project will be improved surface water quality and drainage capacity in HCMC. The outcome will be increased wastewater and drainage collection and treatment capacity in key catchments in HCMC.




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Promoting Energy Exports Diversification Project

The TA is proposed to develop Bhutan's overall power dispatch options and strategies for domestic electricity consumption and international power trade. It will look into strategic views to maximize power export from various potential energy sources of hydropower, solar power, and wind power while meeting growing domestic electricity consumption.




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Spiders use fireflies as flashing lures to catch more prey

Male fireflies caught in an orb-weaver spider’s web start flashing in an unusual pattern, a deadly deception that seems to attract additional victims for the spider




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Close-up photographs of seeds show their intricate beauty

These images are taken from a new book, Seeds: Time capsules of life, which explores how plant life has flourished in the past 360 million years




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Cats have brain activity recorded with the help of crocheted hats

Custom-made wool caps have enabled scientists to record electroencephalograms in awake cats for the first time, which could help assess their pain levels




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Octopuses and fish hunt as a team to catch more prey

An octopus will work with several different species of fish to find and catch prey - and punch those that aren't helping




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Why our location in the Milky Way is perfect for finding alien life

Our arm of the Milky Way is filled with older, metal-rich stars. New research suggests these might provide the best conditions for life to form on their planets




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How climate change has pushed our oceans to the brink of catastrophe

For decades, the oceans have absorbed much of the excess heat caused by greenhouse gases. The latest observations suggest they are reaching their limits, so how worried should we be?




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How a new kind of vaccine could lead to the eradication of Alzheimer’s

Promising new vaccines are designed to be given to patients at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. If they perform well in clinical trials, they have the potential to one day rid society of dementia




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Liquid crystals could improve quantum communication devices

Quantum light is key to futuristic quantum technologies, but researchers have been creating it in the same way for 60 years – now liquid crystals offer an easier way to produce it




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Quantum 'Schrödinger's cat' survives for a stunning 23 minutes

A typically fragile quantum superposition has been made to last exceptionally long, and could eventually be used as a probe for discovering new physics




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GPS could predict earthquakes two hours ahead, but there's a catch

An analysis of GPS data has revealed a slow and otherwise undetectable slip of tectonic plates that begins two hours before an earthquake - but detecting this in advance would require more accurate sensors




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Popocatépetl: Predicting Mexico's most dangerous volcano

Few volcanos come with more risk than Mexico's Popocatépetl, situated near Mexico City.  To mitigate danger, volcanologist Chiara Maria Petrone is trying to predict its next eruption




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Quantum 'Schrödinger's cat' survives for a stunning 23 minutes

A typically fragile quantum superposition has been made to last exceptionally long, and could eventually be used as a probe for discovering new physics




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Are we really ready for genuine communication with animals through AI?

Thanks to artificial intelligence, understanding animals may be closer than we think. But we may not like what they are going to tell us, says RSPCA chief executive Chris Sherwood




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Why do we burn more coal and wood than ever, asks a provocative book

In More and More and More, Jean-Baptiste Fressoz argues that tackling climate change means rethinking our history of energy consumption – and exposing the green transition as a fiction




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Mammoth carcass was scavenged by ancient humans and sabre-toothed cats

A southern mammoth skeleton found in Spain bears cut marks from stone tools and bite marks from carnivore teeth, suggesting that both hominins and felids feasted on its meat




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Evidence of consciousness in newborns has implications for their care

Babies cannot tell us what they are experiencing, so it is hard to know what they are conscious of. But new research suggesting they perceive the world consciously could change how we care for them, says Claudia Passos-Ferreira




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You Can Drink Coffee With Your Thyroid Medication: Study

Title: You Can Drink Coffee With Your Thyroid Medication: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 6/13/2022 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/13/2022 12:00:00 AM




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Vitamins May Lower Risk of Birth Complication

Title: Vitamins May Lower Risk of Birth Complication
Category: Health News
Created: 8/20/2011 11:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/22/2011 12:00:00 AM




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Statin Use Tied to Possible Boost in Cataract Risk

Title: Statin Use Tied to Possible Boost in Cataract Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 8/24/2012 2:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2012 12:00:00 AM




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Most Medications OK During Breast-Feeding, Report Says

Title: Most Medications OK During Breast-Feeding, Report Says
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2013 9:35:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2013 12:00:00 AM




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Neutering Project Curbed Feral Cat Population

Title: Neutering Project Curbed Feral Cat Population
Category: Health News
Created: 8/22/2014 2:36:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2014 12:00:00 AM




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FDA Approves Second Drug in New Class of Cholesterol-Lowering Medications

Title: FDA Approves Second Drug in New Class of Cholesterol-Lowering Medications
Category: Health News
Created: 8/28/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/28/2015 12:00:00 AM




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How Reliable Are Medical Studies? Half of Findings Couldn't Be Replicated

Title: How Reliable Are Medical Studies? Half of Findings Couldn't Be Replicated
Category: Health News
Created: 8/27/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/28/2015 12:00:00 AM




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More Americans Can Afford Medications Under Obamacare: Study

Title: More Americans Can Afford Medications Under Obamacare: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2016 12:00:00 AM




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Take a Vacation, Your Heart Will Thank You

Title: Take a Vacation, Your Heart Will Thank You
Category: Health News
Created: 8/28/2018 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/28/2018 12:00:00 AM




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Malaria Eradication Not Currently Possible: WHO

Title: Malaria Eradication Not Currently Possible: WHO
Category: Health News
Created: 8/23/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2019 12:00:00 AM




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Health Tip: Dislocation First Aid

Title: Health Tip: Dislocation First Aid
Category: Health News
Created: 8/27/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2019 12:00:00 AM




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Polio Eradicated in Africa: WHO

Title: Polio Eradicated in Africa: WHO
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2020 12:00:00 AM




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'Vacation PrEP': Short-Term HIV Prevention a Viable Option

Title: 'Vacation PrEP': Short-Term HIV Prevention a Viable Option
Category: Health News
Created: 8/27/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/28/2020 12:00:00 AM