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Press Release
CEPI and WHO urge broader research strategy for countries to prepare for the next pandemic
1 August 2024 – Geneva — The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and the World Health Organization (WHO) today called on researchers and governments to strengthen and accelerate global…
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Editor's Choice
What’s inflation – and how exactly do we measure it?
If the price of a cup of coffee goes up, coffee drinkers are worse off if their income doesn’t increase by at least the same amount – they have less…
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Editor's Choice
Babies infected with syphilis are part of a growing tragedy – one that could be easily prevented
Data just published online shows a worrying increase in infectious syphilis cases in women living in Australia aged 15–44 (referred to as “reproductive age”) and a subsequent rise in transmission…
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Editor's Choice
Indigenous suicide and incarceration are increasing, according to latest Closing the Gap report
The rate of suicide among Indigenous Australians is increasing, as is the rate of children in out-of-home care, according to the latest Closing the Gap report released by the Productivity…
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World History
Switzerland National Day and its Significance
Switzerland National Day, also known as Swiss National Day or Bundesfeier (German for "Federal Celebration"), is celebrated on August 1st each year.
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Today in History
Unveiling the Legacy: Tadeusz Reichstein’s Trailblazing Journey in Science
Tadeusz Reichstein (20 July 1897 – 1 August 1996) was a Polish-Swiss chemist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1950. Life and Career He was…
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1 August
Writing the Human Condition: Stanley Middleton’s Journey Through Pages
Stanley Middleton (1 August 1919 – 25 July 2009) was a British novelist. In 1974, Stanley Middleton’s novel “Holiday” was shortlisted for the Booker Prize. Life and Career Stanley Middleton…
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Indian History
Bal Gangadhar Tilak: The Lion of India’s Freedom Struggle
Bal Gangadhar Tilak (23 July 1856 – 1 August 1920) was a scholar, mathematician, philosopher, and radical nationalist who laid the foundation of India’s independence.
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World History
World Wide Web Day: History, Theme, and Significance
1 August is observed annually as World Wide Web Day. A day to appreciate web browsing, the online activity that puts the world at your fingertips.
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World History
Remembering Gerda Taro: Pioneering Photojournalist and War Correspondent
Gerda Taro (1 August 1910 – 26 July 1937) was a German war photographer active during the Spanish Civil War.
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World History
Celebrating Benin Independence Day
Benin Independence Day is not just a date on the calendar; it’s a celebration of resilience, heritage, and the vibrant tapestry of Beninese culture. In this comprehensive guide, we delve…
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World History
Exploring the Literary Legacy of Comtesse de Ségur: A Journey into Tales of Childhood and Morality
Comtesse de Ségur (1 August 1799 – 8 February 1874) was the pen name of Sophie Rostopchine, a French writer known for her children's books and novels.
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World History
Celebrating the Legacy of Maria Mitchell
Maria Mitchell (1 August 1818 – 28 June 1889) was an American astronomer, librarian, naturalist, and educator.
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Today in History
Richard Kuhn: A Pioneer in Chemistry’s Evolution
Richard Kuhn (3 December 1900 – 1 August 1967) was a renowned scientist who made significant contributions to the fields of biochemistry and chemistry. Life and Career Richard Kuhn was…
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Today in History
Douglas Osheroff: Unraveling the Mysteries of Superfluidity
Douglas Osheroff is an American physicist. Douglas Osheroff received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1996. Life and Career Douglas Osheroff was born on 1 August 1945, in Aberdeen, Washington,…
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