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All that glitters is not gold
Singaporeans are shocked by talk of the “poor in Singapore.” The world loves the efficiency, fast cars and luxurious houses of the island-state. In return, Singaporeans are proud of their high...
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China’s massive cleaning bill: estimated $817 billion for better air
Beijing’s Municipal Bureau of Environmental Protection has announced that it would cost $817 billion to combat China’s air pollution problem. $163 billion will have to come from the capital alone,...
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The little sailboat that could
A new cargo ship design uses wind to power the backbone of Earth’s supply chain. B9 Shipping claims that with propulsion coming mainly from wind caught by the stories-tall sails, its prototype has...
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Researchers store energy in rocks. Yes, rocks.
Steel rods conduct heat energy from solar panels into layers of concrete. The concrete warms up and retains the energy for extraction later. It is highly efficient and cheap when compared to current...
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Bearing out the statistics
There was a big surprise for passersby in London’s Potter’s Field on Tuesday, where 3,400 teddy bears had stopped to picnic in the sun by Tower Bridge. The installation, organised by Novartis Vaccines...
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The art of protesting
Tired of government corruption and the lack of response to citizens’ demands, people in Latin America are finding new and creative ways to protest. A group of São Paulo artists gathered to take action...
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“Gas be gone”—states to boost incentives for green vehicles
Eight states, which collectively generate 25% of US auto sales, have agreed to incentivize the purchase and facilitate the use of alternative energy vehicles. The states’ goal is to increase the...
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A personal appeal to help the Philippines
On 9 November, Supertyphoon Haiyan or Yolanda slammed into some of the poorest parts of my home country, the Philippines. Despite my countrymen’s best efforts to prepare for what some have called the...
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Democracy 2.0
“We vote for ideas, not politicians.” The Net Party (Partido de la Red) is a new initiative created by a group of young Argentinians who want to use the internet to create a hybrid between direct...
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By the power of Thor(ium)!
Thorium is finally starting to receive the credit it deserves as an alternative nuclear energy source to uranium. This month, CERN held the Thorium Energy Conference 2013, where a Nobel Physics...
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Corporate giants no match for girl power
As the post-Millennial generation enters the marketplace, companies are learning that today’s young people are not content just to buy what’s being sold. Instead, they’re using technology to increase...
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Visual Insights: December 2013 Infographic
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Mannequins modeled after the disabled in new Pro Infirmis PSA
Pro Infirmis, a European advocacy organization for the disabled, recently released a new public service announcement based on the call to action: “Because who is perfect? Get closer.” Disabled models...
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India and the politics of love
In 2009, a Delhi High Court repealed India’s Section 377, which criminalized homosexual behavior. However, in December 2013, India’s Supreme Court overruled the repeal. Homosexuality is once again...
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Does having a celebrity attached to your charity actually bring in the dollars?
The Daily Beast’s list of 2013’s most charitable celebrities contained few surprises. What’s more interesting is what a new study found about the actual monetary impact of celebrity endorsements on...
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India’s politics all set to change
In the December 2013 state elections, India’s incumbent Congress Party faced devastating losses in all four states that held elections. Many are saying that this reflects the weakening power of the...
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Businesses can’t wait for the day after tomorrow to work on sustainability
The Day After Tomorrow is a 2004 American science fiction disaster film about a pollution-driven global super-storm that brings on the second ice age. Goodbye woolly mammoth and Yankee Stadium....
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India’s “Menstrual Man”
A number of female Buzzfeed users have declared that Arunachalam Muruganantham is a “true feminist” while some male users “admire the blazes out of him.” All of this because this humble school-dropout...
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TOMS to tread new grounds
Credit: Emilio Flores for the New York Times At SXSW this year, TOMS founder Blake Mycoskie announced that his company will now sell coffee as an extension to their famous one-for-one model. Each bag...
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Inclusivity and compassion increase in healthcare
The UK Blood and Transplant Service recently decided to include alcoholics on the liver transplant waiting list, signalling a far more compassionate approach to the complexities of personal health. In...
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