The risks of the event go beyond public health. Mount Rushmore has not seen fireworks in 10 years because the area’s ecology makes it easily susceptible to wildfires. The surrounding area, the Black Hills National Forest, contains large populations of Ponderosa pines. The ponderosas are suffering from an infestation of …
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While celebrating better-than-expected economic figures at the White House on Thursday, President Trump admitted that the coronavirus outbreak was not over, but insisted “we are putting out the fires.” It is more like a wildfire. The president appears to be in denial as the country accumulates a record number of …
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The Hong Kong Exchange Building. Vincent Isore | IP3 | fake pictures Initial public offerings (IPOs) in Greater China increased in the first half of this year, offsetting declines seen elsewhere due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. In the first six months, listings in Greater China increased by …
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By Tom Bergin and Robin Respaut (Reuters) – Biotech company Moderna Inc could earn tens of billions of dollars in sales and stock appreciation if it wins the race for a COVID-19 vaccine. If you lose, the value of the early stage business could collapse. Meanwhile, the company’s chief executive …
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ALMA and Hubble captured star cluster G286.21 + 0.17 in the act of formation. ALMA (ESO / NAOJ / NRAO), Y. Cheng et al.; NRAO / AUI / NSF, S. Dagnello; NASA / ESA Hubble The G286.21 + 0.17 star cluster, an active stellar birthplace, may not have a charming …
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