Recent advances in science and technology:
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•AI in healthcare: New advances in artificial intelligence are improving diagnostic tools, and algorithms are now able to detect diseases such as cancer through medical imaging more accurately than some radiologists.
•Quantum Computing Milestones: Researchers have made significant progress in quantum computing, demonstrating error-correction techniques that could pave the way for more stable and practical quantum systems.
•Space Exploration: NASA's Artemis program is moving forward toward returning humans to the Moon, and recent tests have confirmed that the Orion spacecraft is ready for future crewed missions.
Coral reefs
•Biodiversity Hotspots: Coral reefs are home to about 25% of all marine species and provide habitat and food for a wide variety of fish, invertebrates and other marine life.
•Threat to survival: Coral reefs face significant threats from climate change, including ocean warming and acidification, leading to increased coral bleaching and mortality.
•Economic Significance: Coral reefs contribute billions of dollars to the global economy through tourism, fisheries and coastal protection, making their conservation vital to both ecosystems and survival.
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
•Financial assistance: The IMF provides loans to countries facing balance of payments problems, often accompanied by economic reform programs aimed at stabilizing the economy and restoring growth.
•Surveillance role: The IMF monitors the economic and financial development of its member countries, providing assessments and recommendations to promote sound economic policies and prevent crises.
•Global Governance: As a major player in international finance, the IMF, working with other institutions (such as the World Bank), plays a key role in shaping global economic policy and responding to financial crises.