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How Asia transformed from the poorest continent in the world into a global economic powerhouse As a hugely diverse continent, one thing has united Asia in the last 50 years: economic development.
How Asia transformed from the poorest continent in the world into a global economic powerhouse As a hugely diverse continent, one thing has united Asia in the last 50 years: economic development.
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How much do you need to retire? £10,200 a year at a minimum That's to meet your basic needs and have a little leftover for fun.
How much do you need to retire? £10,200 a year at a minimum That's to meet your basic needs and have a little leftover for fun. The Conversation ● 
Lab-grown mini brains shed light on how humans split from great apes What makes us human? Scientists are starting to work out the specific evolutionary genetic changes that enabled the large and complex brains of humans.
Lab-grown mini brains shed light on how humans split from great apes What makes us human? Scientists are starting to work out the specific evolutionary genetic changes that enabled the large and complex brains of humans. The Conversation ● 
Syria: why the Kurds had little option but to do a deal with Bashar al-Assad Russia left as the main power broker as the Turkish invasion of northeastern Syria continues.
Syria: why the Kurds had little option but to do a deal with Bashar al-Assad Russia left as the main power broker as the Turkish invasion of northeastern Syria continues. The Conversation ● 
Five hurdles blockchain faces to revolutionise banking A lot of banks started experimenting with blockchain in 2015 but they've made little progress.
Five hurdles blockchain faces to revolutionise banking A lot of banks started experimenting with blockchain in 2015 but they've made little progress. The Conversation ● 
Dyson car: electrifying transport needs a lot more than another high-end vehicle Electrifying transport needs bigger changes than another high-end electric car.
Dyson car: electrifying transport needs a lot more than another high-end vehicle Electrifying transport needs bigger changes than another high-end electric car. The Conversation ● 
Pregnant in prison: 'I told them the baby was coming and ended up giving birth in my cell' Research offers an insight into the experiences of pregnant women left to give birth in their cells without midwives
Pregnant in prison: 'I told them the baby was coming and ended up giving birth in my cell' Research offers an insight into the experiences of pregnant women left to give birth in their cells without midwives The Conversation ● 
What makes us happy? We analysed 200 years of written text to find the answer Of the countries we looked at, all have seen an increase in subjective happiness since the 1970s.
What makes us happy? We analysed 200 years of written text to find the answer Of the countries we looked at, all have seen an increase in subjective happiness since the 1970s. The Conversation ● 
True crime: it's time to start questioning the ethics of tuning in Sky’s true crime channel is feeding a ‘desktop detective’ culture.
True crime: it's time to start questioning the ethics of tuning in Sky’s true crime channel is feeding a ‘desktop detective’ culture. The Conversation ● 
Tunisia's new president Kais Saied has a big job to wrestle the country back from its political elites Parts of Tunisia's political discourse look a lot like its colonial past.
Tunisia's new president Kais Saied has a big job to wrestle the country back from its political elites Parts of Tunisia's political discourse look a lot like its colonial past. The Conversation ● 
Extinction Rebellion's car-free streets showcase the possibility of a beautiful, safe and green future We need to create a transport system that is zero carbon – and socially just – in only a few years. We just need to...
Extinction Rebellion's car-free streets showcase the possibility of a beautiful, safe and green future We need to create a transport system that is zero carbon – and socially just – in only a few years. We just need to... The Conversation ● 
Why Google's latest launch is more about the brand than the tech Tech companies use product launches to position themselves as the heroes of the digital revolution.
Why Google's latest launch is more about the brand than the tech Tech companies use product launches to position themselves as the heroes of the digital revolution. The Conversation ● 
US green economy growth dwarfs Donald Trump's highest hopes for the fossil fuel industry The US President pledged ambitious growth in the fossil fuel industry on his 2016 campaign trail – but new data shows that the green...
US green economy growth dwarfs Donald Trump's highest hopes for the fossil fuel industry The US President pledged ambitious growth in the fossil fuel industry on his 2016 campaign trail – but new data shows that the green... The Conversation ● 
How tiny creatures are reshaping the very rivers they live in Rivers are shaped by storms, floods, humans and... aquatic invertebrates.
How tiny creatures are reshaping the very rivers they live in Rivers are shaped by storms, floods, humans and... aquatic invertebrates. The Conversation ● 
Western states must repatriate IS fighters and their families before more escape Syrian camps Turkey’s invasion of northern Syria may force Western states to finally address what to do with adherents of Islamic State. Here are ...
Western states must repatriate IS fighters and their families before more escape Syrian camps Turkey’s invasion of northern Syria may force Western states to finally address what to do with adherents of Islamic State. Here are ... The Conversation ● 
Mayors of 94 cities are taking the Green New Deal global, as states fail to act on climate crisis Cities represent an increasingly powerful force in global politics – but they're still constrained by the agendas of...
Mayors of 94 cities are taking the Green New Deal global, as states fail to act on climate crisis Cities represent an increasingly powerful force in global politics – but they're still constrained by the agendas of... The Conversation ● 
Black and minority ethnic academics less likely to hold top jobs at UK universities Black and minority ethnic staff in universities are paid less than their white colleagues.
Black and minority ethnic academics less likely to hold top jobs at UK universities Black and minority ethnic staff in universities are paid less than their white colleagues. The Conversation ● 
Some people benefit from being naturally mentally tough, but it can be taught to those who aren't The benefits of being 'mentally tough' are many. Why let just those who are lucky to be naturally resilient benefit,...
Some people benefit from being naturally mentally tough, but it can be taught to those who aren't The benefits of being 'mentally tough' are many. Why let just those who are lucky to be naturally resilient benefit,... The Conversation ● 
Dog theft on the rise: how in danger is your pet and what can be done about it Pet theft can devastate families and cause animals significant distress – the law needs to change.
Dog theft on the rise: how in danger is your pet and what can be done about it Pet theft can devastate families and cause animals significant distress – the law needs to change. The Conversation ● 
Economics Nobel 2019: why Banerjee, Duflo and Kremer won Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer win the Nobel Prize for Economics 'for their experimental approach to alleviating global poverty'.
Economics Nobel 2019: why Banerjee, Duflo and Kremer won Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer win the Nobel Prize for Economics 'for their experimental approach to alleviating global poverty'. The Conversation ● 
Curious Kids: how can we see what we are imagining as well as what's in front of us? Your brain balances messages coming from lots of different places to help you see, imagine, remember and dream.
Curious Kids: how can we see what we are imagining as well as what's in front of us? Your brain balances messages coming from lots of different places to help you see, imagine, remember and dream. The Conversation ● 
The digital revolution could unlock a green transformation of the global economy Innovation in digital technology is accelerating – it has massive untapped potential for tackling the climate crisis.
The digital revolution could unlock a green transformation of the global economy Innovation in digital technology is accelerating – it has massive untapped potential for tackling the climate crisis. The Conversation 