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The hidden secrets of insect poop
Insect defecation may not seem like one of the pressing scientific inquiries of our time, but in fac...
Facing disasters: lessons from a Bangladeshi island
The death toll of Bangladesh’s brutal monsoon season keeps growing. Authorities estimate that floodi...
Populism is still a threat to Europe — here’s how to contain it
Has the populist tide sweeping Europe crested?Six months ago, many European leaders worried that the...
China’s ‘sponge cities’ aim to re
Asian cities are struggling to accommodate rapid urban migration, and development is encroaching on...
Climate and the G20 summit: some progress in greening economies, but more needs to be done
On July 7, G20 leaders will gather in Hamburg for their annual meeting. One likely outcome: another...
How open data can help the Global South, from disaster relief to voter turnout
The modern era is marked by growing faith in the power of data. “Big data”, “open data”, and “eviden...
Has the EU really solved its refugee crisis?
Less than two years after the European Union was confronted with an unprecedented influx of refugees...
Understanding the root causes of natural disasters
Every year disasters take lives, cause significant damage, inhibit development and contribute to con...
Minority histories of the Indian national flag
This week, India celebrates 70 years of independence. The tricolour flag, perhaps the most tangible...