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| The ethics of digital technology in the food sector – the future of data sharing Posted: 12 Nov 2021 09:15 AM PST Imagine a world in which smart packaging for supermarket ready meals updates you in real-time to tell you about carbon footprints, gives live warnings on product recalls, and instant safety alerts because allergens were detected unexpectedly in the factory. But how much extra energy would be used powering such a system? And what if an accidental alert meant you were told to throw away your food for no reason? |
| Students who repeat a grade experience more bullying, study finds Posted: 11 Nov 2021 12:42 PM PST Students who have repeated a grade have higher risks of being victims of bullying in countries around the world, according to a new study of nearly half a million students. |
| Unstable housing, homelessness associated with COVID-19 re-infection Posted: 11 Nov 2021 10:04 AM PST New study results demonstrate that unstable housing and homelessness is associated with a two-fold greater chance of being re-infected with SARS-CoV-2 compared to those who are securely housed. The research indicates that unstable housing was the only demographical factor associated with re-infection despite the presence of antibodies from the first infection. |
| Mangrove restoration has ecological and economic benefits Posted: 09 Nov 2021 09:03 AM PST Funding to restore mangrove forests is money well spent, according to a new meta-analysis by ecological economists. For every dollar spent to restore mangroves, the ecosystem will yield $6.83 to $10.50 in returns over the next 20 years. The range reflects different economic projections of how much immediate costs are worth compared to future benefits and reflects the significant ecological benefits that degraded habitats receive from mangrove restoration. |
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