These days it's necessary to have at least a basic level of English proficiency in most research contexts. But at the same time, our collective emphasis on English places a significant burden on scientists who speak a different first language. Tatsuya Amano Senior lecturer, The University of Queensland In research published today in PLOS Biology , my colleagues and I reveal the enormity of the language barrier faced by scientists who are non-native English speakers. English has become essential in academic life Scientists need to know English to extract knowledge from others' work, publish their findings, attend international conferences, and collaborate with their peers from around the world.

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Virginia Commonwealth's Zeb Jackson, left, fights for control of the ball with Saint Louis' Jake Forrester during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament, Saturday, March 11, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

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Renovation works at the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of EuropeA cable rests on top of a stele of the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe in Berlin, Germany, 09 August 2023. Construction works are going on at the so called Holocaust Memorial in the center of Berlin, on the occasion of the renovation of the stele field lighting. EPA/CLEMENS BILAN

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Achain ( ACT ) traded down 9.8% against the US dollar during the 1-day period ending at 15:00 PM E.T. on April 21st. Over the last seven days, Achain has traded 20.8% lower against the US dollar. Achain has a market cap of $1.13 million and $30,365.18 worth of Achain was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. One Achain coin can now be bought for about $0.0011 or 0.00000004 BTC on popular exchanges. Here is how related cryptocurrencies have performed over the last 24 hours: Belrium (BEL) traded down 1.

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Elise StefanikFILE - Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC 2023, March 4, 2023, at National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Md. Top Republicans, including some of former President Donald Trump's potential rivals for the party's nomination, rushed to his defense on Saturday after Trump said he is bracing for possible arrest. Stefanik, the House Republican Conference Chair and an early Trump endorser, called potential action 'unAmerican.' (AP Photo/Alex Bra

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Colombia's Leicy Santos is celebrated by her team after she scored the opening goal during the Women's World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between England and Colombia at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

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Tertiary education has shed almost one in five jobs, with the federal government urged to boost funding amid warnings things are getting worse.

https://thenewdaily.com.au/life/education/2021/09/13/covid-universities-jobs/

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Thunder Brawl ( THB ) traded up 15.3% against the US dollar during the 1 day period ending at 19:00 PM Eastern on August 19th. Thunder Brawl has a total market capitalization of $40,737.54 and approximately $72,944.95 worth of Thunder Brawl was traded on exchanges in the last day. In the last week, Thunder Brawl has traded down 51.5% against the US dollar. One Thunder Brawl token can now be bought for approximately $0.0002 or 0.00000001 BTC on major cryptocurrency exchanges. Here is how similar cryptocurrencies have performed in the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 1.

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Three UN agencies on Thursday appealed for greater access to safe and regular pathways for migration and asylum in the European Union after another deadly shipwreck claimed dozens of lives in the Mediterranean. The International Organization for Migration ( IOM ); the UN refugee agency, UNCHR; and the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) also called for coordinated search and rescue mechanisms. The tragedy occurred between Thursday 3 August and Friday 4 August, and to date, only four survivors have been rescued - all by a merchant vessel.

https://www.miragenews.com/un-agencies-appeal-to-save-lives-following-1063587/

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An exhibition featuring photographs, poetry and interactive sculpture, exploring the neighbourhoods of Wagga Wagga and Cootamundra, where the artist grew up, opens at Wagga Wagga Art Gallery this Friday. Windows of Wondering is a solo exhibition from Wagga Wagga artist Brittany Hefren, who is part of Wagga Wagga Art Gallery's 2023 Regional Artist Development (RAD) Program. The program promotes the development and mentoring opportunities for artists across the Riverina region. In 2022, Hefren was part of a previous artist in residence program at Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, where she developed her photographic practice under the guidance of Art Gallery staff and F.

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The New America High Income Fund Inc. ( NYSE:HYB – Get Free Report ) announced a dividend on Saturday, September 9th, investing.com reports. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 15th will be paid a dividend of 0.04 per share by the investment management company on Friday, September 29th. This represents a dividend yield of 7.11%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, September 14th. The New America High Income Fund has decreased its dividend payment by an average of 3.

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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) supports the establishment of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament in the Australian Constitution. RACGP President Dr Nicole Higgins announced the RACGP's official position today. " The Voice to Parliament will help drive changes to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and address the inequity in our health system," she said. " The RACGP's position on the Voice builds on our previous advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' health, including our endorsement of the Uluru Statement from the Heart recommendations, and our commitment to close the gap in health inequality.

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Beverly Hills Private Wealth LLC bought a new position in The Travelers Companies, Inc. ( NYSE:TRV – Get Rating ) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 2,128 shares of the insurance provider's stock, valued at approximately $399,000. Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of TRV. Fairfield Bush & CO. bought a new position in Travelers Companies in the first quarter worth $160,000.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/09/2128-shares-in-the-travelers-companies-inc-nysetrv-bought-by-beverly-hills-private-wealth-llc.html

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David Warner has thrown his support behind Matt Renshaw as his opening replacement but squashed talk that will be as soon as the end of the Ashes.

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/breaking-news/david-warner-isnt-retiring-in-england-but-has-named-a-favoured-replacement/news-story/1429bdedbf56bdab028f52972a25f981

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The incarceration of former president Jacob Zuma, according to the Nelson Mandela Foundation, was merely a trigger for the built-up rage caused by a number of s...

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Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Co grew its position in Deere & Company ( NYSE:DE – Get Rating ) by 29.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 4,821 shares of the industrial products company's stock after purchasing an additional 1,108 shares during the quarter. Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Co's holdings in Deere & Company were worth $1,610,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in DE.

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The puck goes airborne as Buffalo Sabres' Ilya Lyubushkin (46) and goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) defend against New York Islanders' Casey Cizikas (53) and Matt Martin (17) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)

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Sui ( SUI ) traded down 3.3% against the dollar during the 24-hour period ending at 18:00 PM E.T. on May 7th. In the last week, Sui has traded 71.7% lower against the dollar. Sui has a market capitalization of $676.37 million and $261.33 million worth of Sui was traded on exchanges in the last day. One Sui token can currently be bought for $1.28 or 0.00004440 BTC on major cryptocurrency exchanges. Here's how other cryptocurrencies have performed in the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded up 3.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/07/sui-sui-trading-down-71-7-over-last-7-days.html

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MCF Advisors LLC increased its holdings in NIKE, Inc. ( NYSE:NKE – Get Rating ) by 10.2% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 8,302 shares of the footwear maker's stock after purchasing an additional 768 shares during the period. MCF Advisors LLC's holdings in NIKE were worth $971,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of NKE. BCK Partners Inc. bought a new stake in NIKE in the first quarter worth $2,839,000.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/13/mcf-advisors-llc-acquires-768-shares-of-nike-inc-nysenke.html

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When wars end, most people ask a simple question: Who won? But the real question is: Who emerged stronger? The recent conflict involving the United...

https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260626/uncomfortable-lessons-of-iran-war

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