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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...
Understanding the amazing complexity of sign language
Most people are familiar with sign language, the system that deaf people use to communicate. What fe...
Why seismologists didn’t see Mexico’s deadly earthquake coming
Mexico has a long seismic history, so any given earthquake here does not necessarily come as a surpr...
‘Cow economics’ are killing India’s working class
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian parliament for the first time in June 2014, h...
Open soil science: technology is helping us discover the mysteries under our feet
Have you ever taken the time to stop and consider the dirt under your feet? Leonardo da Vinci said:...
Muslim ‘instant divorce’ law divides India
In India, if you are a Muslim man, you can divorce your wife via a simple SMS. Or through online ser...