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Sanctions rarely achieve their goals. Here’s why they failed in Russia and Myanmar

Sanctions rarely achieve their goals. Here’s why they failed in Russia and Myanmar

Sanctions are, according to research, effective less than 10% of the time if success is defined as the complete compliance of a sanctioned regime with the imposed external pressure. Taking a more lenient view, which includes partial concessions or negotiated settlements, the success rate rises to 35% at most. Sanctions are, according to research, effective less…

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Discovery reveals giant flying squirrel once soared over Southern Appalachia

Discovery reveals giant flying squirrel once soared over Southern Appalachia

A giant flying squirrel—about the size of today’s house cats—once soared through the skies over what is now Southern Appalachia, gliding above rhinos, mastodons and red pandas. A giant flying squirrel—about the size of today’s house cats—once soared through the skies over what is now Southern Appalachia, gliding above rhinos, mastodons and red pandas. Evolution Paleontology &…

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NASA’s oldest active astronaut shares gravity-defying way of wearing pants in space; intenet left amazed – The Economic Times

NASA’s oldest active astronaut shares gravity-defying way of wearing pants in space; intenet left amazed  The Economic Times NASA Astronaut Shows How He Wears His Pants In Space: “Two Legs At A Time”  NDTV NASA astronaut’s unique way of wearing pants in space delights internet: ‘That’s so smooth’  Hindustan Times NASA astronaut shares hilarious way to wear pants…

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River Thames study: Climate change limits cleanup efforts by accelerating algal growth

River Thames study: Climate change limits cleanup efforts by accelerating algal growth

A study led by a University of Waterloo researcher has learned that climate change is increasing the potential for algal blooms in the United Kingdom’s River Thames despite a four-decade-long decline in phosphorus loads. The study, published in Communications Earth & Environment, completed a detailed analysis of the river’s 150-year water quality record to learn…

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