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SPECIAL REPORT: Why Nigeria’s electricity woes will remain despite Siemens’ 23,000MW target
In July last year, the mood of Nigerians was livened up, then some fresh hope followed. President Muhammadu Buhari had…
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Teacher stuns her class by donning bodysuit showing images of internal organs to teach them about anatomy in Spanish school
A teacher found an innovative way to teach her students anatomy by donning a bodysuit showing where organs are placed. …
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Why action on climate change gets stuck and what to do about it
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Google claims to have invented a quantum computer, but IBM begs to differ
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Universities should stand up for integrity and public trust in university teaching
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