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Is big pharma advancing or stalling medical innovation? Former NEJM editor Marcia Angell, M.D. weighs in - Algorithms for Innovation

Is big pharma advancing or stalling medical innovation? Former NEJM editor Marcia Angell, M.D. weighs in - Algorithms for Innovation | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
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The Pharmaceutical Industry’s Role in U.S. Medical Education » in-Training, the online peer-reviewed publication for medical students

The Pharmaceutical Industry’s Role in U.S. Medical Education » in-Training, the online peer-reviewed publication for medical students | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
Medical students are subjected to a barrage of advertising that inevitably leads to a physician-industry connection that can be harmful to our health care system. Medical students’ exposure to pharmaceutical marketing begins early, growing in frequency throughout their training.
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The Periodic Table of Commodity Price Returns (2021 Edition)

The Periodic Table of Commodity Price Returns (2021 Edition) | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
Which commodity had the best returns in 2020? From gold to oil, we show how commodity price performance stacks up over the last decade.
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RCEP: Agreement Signed to Form Massive Free Trade Area (Map) - Political Geography Now

RCEP: Agreement Signed to Form Massive Free Trade Area (Map) - Political Geography Now | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
Is the RCEP is the world's biggest free trade area? Which countries are and aren't included?
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How England became the 'sweetshop of Europe'

How England became the 'sweetshop of Europe' | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
The story of the growth of Britain's sugar trade can tell us a lot about the development of capitalism and the slave trade.
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Visualizing the Psychological Pitfalls of a Typical Market Cycle

Visualizing the Psychological Pitfalls of a Typical Market Cycle | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
Market cycles can often send investors on an emotional roller coaster. We illustrate the herd mentality with this chart on investor sentiment.
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Global Shutdown: Visualizing Commuter Activity in the World's Cities

Global Shutdown: Visualizing Commuter Activity in the World's Cities | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, cities are dramatically slowing down. Today's chart demonstrates the impact of lockdowns on commuter activity worldwide.
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Mapping the Oldest Existing Companies in Every Country

Mapping the Oldest Existing Companies in Every Country | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
Which companies have stood the test of time? This detailed map highlights the oldest company in every country that is still in business.
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Visualizing the Scale of Plastic Bottle Waste Against Major Landmarks

Visualizing the Scale of Plastic Bottle Waste Against Major Landmarks | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
Today's stunning visualization depicts the incredible scale of plastic bottle waste accumulated globally in each hour, day, month, year, and decade.
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Mapped: How Chinese Financing is Fueling the World's Megaprojects

Mapped: How Chinese Financing is Fueling the World's Megaprojects | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
A look at how Chinese diplomacy spending is fueling global megaprojects, as well as growing the country's influence on the world stage.
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How Peru’s potato museum could stave off world food crisis | Environment | The Guardian

How Peru’s potato museum could stave off world food crisis | Environment | The Guardian | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
Agri-park high in the Andes preserves the expertise to breed strains fit for a changing climate
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A Network Map of the World's Air Traffic Connections

A Network Map of the World's Air Traffic Connections | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
This unique network map of 3,200 air traffic hubs is a new way to visualize connectivity between the world's population centers.
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Prediction Consensus: What the Experts See Coming in 2020

Prediction Consensus: What the Experts See Coming in 2020 | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
We analyzed 100+ articles, whitepapers, and interviews to answer the question: Is there a consensus on what we can expect in 2020? Here are the results.
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Is Drug-Company Money Tainting Medical Education? - TIME

Is Drug-Company Money Tainting Medical Education? - TIME | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
Harvard gets a failing grade in its potentially troubling links between Big Pharma and medical schools
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'Big concerns' over Gates foundation's potential to become largest WHO donor

'Big concerns' over Gates foundation's potential to become largest WHO donor | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
A U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organization would elevate the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to top donor, prompting questions about what such influence from a single private foundation could mean.
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The Top 20 Visualizations of 2020, by

The Top 20 Visualizations of 2020, by | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
In a complex world, the combined forces of data and visual communication take on new importance. See our top 20 visualizations for 2020.
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Artist Redesigns Famous Brand Logos To Reflect Social Distancing. –

Artist Redesigns Famous Brand Logos To Reflect Social Distancing. – | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
Social distancing is our best bet to combat the pandemic and stop the spread of the virus. And it seems to be working. We’ve seen all sorts of campaigns that promote social distancing, and so…
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How Oil Prices Went Subzero: Explaining the COVID-19 Oil Crash

How Oil Prices Went Subzero: Explaining the COVID-19 Oil Crash | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
How oil prices went negative: this explainer shows how a collapse in demand, a Saudi-Russia price war, and oversupply led to futures prices going wonky.
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How China May Foreshadow the Economic Impact of COVID-19

How China May Foreshadow the Economic Impact of COVID-19 | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
China has seen a severe economic impact from COVID-19, and it may be a preview of what's to come for countries in the early stages of the outbreak.
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The Pandemic Economy: Which Stocks are Weathering the Storm?

The Pandemic Economy: Which Stocks are Weathering the Storm? | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
In the pandemic economy, the soup, toilet paper, and bleach companies are reigning supreme. See the stocks that have avoided the bug.
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Infographic: How Much Data is Generated Each Day?

Infographic: How Much Data is Generated Each Day? | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
By 2020, there will be 40x more bytes of data than there are stars in the observable universe. See how much data gets added to the mix each and every day.
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Infographic: The World's Projected Energy Mix, 2018-2040

Infographic: The World's Projected Energy Mix, 2018-2040 | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
See how the world's future energy mix is expected to change by 2040, using projections based on two different policy scenarios.
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Access Abundance For All | Official Release

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.
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Sustainability in the 2020s Will Depend on a Circular Fashion Economy That Makes New Clothes Out of Old Ones

Sustainability in the 2020s Will Depend on a Circular Fashion Economy That Makes New Clothes Out of Old Ones | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
In the next decade, designers and consumers will need to radically shift their perspectives on value and commit to a circular economy based on recycling, upcycling, and repurposing what already exists.
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Mapped: The World's Top Countries by Tourist Spending

Mapped: The World's Top Countries by Tourist Spending | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
How much do your vacations contribute to your destination of choice? This visualization shows the countries that receive the most tourist spending.
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