New ITU standards to boost Fibre to the Home from 10G to 50G
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The next generation of “PON” technologies, first standardized by ITU in 2018, will provide for speeds of 50 Gbit/s per wavelength, up from the 10 Gbit/s of its predecessor. ITU’s pioneering technology is currently used by over 600 million users worldwide, and they are targeting completion before the end of the year.
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© ITU
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One in 100 deaths is by suicide: WHO steps up action to sustain countries’ efforts
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While the global suicide rate is decreasing, the World Health Organization estimates that suicide remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. To this end, the Organization has released comprehensive new guidance to support national efforts in suicide prevention and care.
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© WHO
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ILO teams with J.P Morgan to support women entrepreneurs
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A new initiative launched by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and JPMorgan Chase Foundation provides support for female entrepreneurs in Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand, that were affected by the pandemic and are seeking ways to build long-term business resilience.
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GAIN and WWF team up to improve food systems
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The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), will jointly deliver food systems through shared expertise, collaborative research and resource mobilisation, to benefit the health of both people and our planet.
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© Jonathan Caramanus / Green Renaissance / WWF-UK
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CERN study paves the way for novel electron-based cancer therapy
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A study conducted at CERN’s CLEAR test facility demonstrates how high-energy electron beams can be focused onto deep-seated cancerous tumors. This new irradiation technique is the direct outcome of advances in the linear acceleration technology established by CERN researchers. The results will widen the field of possibilities for cancer treatment.
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