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Living walls can reduce heat lost from buildings by over 30% November 24, 2021
Retrofitting existing masonry cavity walled buildings with a green or living wall could be a game-changer in helping countries achieve net-zero commitments.
Collapse of ancient Liangzhu culture caused by climate change November 24, 2021
Referred to as 'China's Venice of the Stone Age', the Liangzhu excavation site in eastern China is considered one of the most significant testimonies of early Chinese advanced civilization. More than 5000 years ago, the city already had an elaborate water management system. Until now, it has been controversial what led to the sudden collapse. […]
How eating less in early life could help with reproduction later on November 24, 2021
New research shows how switching from a restricted diet to eating as much as you like could be beneficial for reproduction in later life. Researchers studied the eating and mating habits of the small fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster. They found that those that switched from a restricted diet to unlimited food, started mating and reproducing […]
Ultrashort-pulse lasers kill bacterial superbugs, spores November 23, 2021
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that multidrug-resistant bacteria and bacterial spores can be killed by ultrashort-pulse lasers. The findings could lead to new ways to sterilize wounds and blood products without damaging human cells.
Microbes can provide sustainable hydrocarbons for the petrochemical industry November 23, 2021
The petrochemical industry turns oil and gas into precursors used to synthesize lubricants and other critical products. Chemists show that bacteria can be metabolically engineered to generate similar precursors, providing a sustainable replacement for fossil fuels and using less energy. The microbes need only glucose. The medium-chain hydrocarbons they produce can be broken down into […]
Latte lovers rejoice! Study reveals drinking coffee could lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease November 23, 2021
Good news for those of us who can't face the day without their morning flat white: a long-term study has revealed drinking higher amounts of coffee may make you less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease.
Prehistoric mums may have cared for kids better than we thought November 23, 2021
A new study has revealed the death rate of babies in ancient societies is not a reflection of poor healthcare, disease and other factors, but instead is an indication of the number of babies born in that era.

Why Reparations Are Always About More Than Money

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Why Reparations Are Always About More Than Money

By Cowry News on July 23, 2021

By Kerry Whigham | The Conversation Between 1904 and 1908, German soldiers and settler colonists killed about half of all Nama people and over 80% of the Herero ethnic group.…

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