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Dealing with Damaging Institutional Inertia

Deeply rooted, credible, accountable, and effective institutions have long been deemed crucial for a society’s lasting wellbeing and prosperity. They shield countries from frequent and unsettling volatility, be it economic, political, or social, and they reduce the risk of costly shocks. But, nowadays, key political and economic institutions are being pressured by unusual fluidity in their operating environments and the effects of a cumulative loss of trust on the part of their constituencies

31 октября 2017 0 5822

NASA Says Dwarf Planet Ceres Likely Harbors Salty Mud

Ceres - the enigmatic dwarf planet that lies between Mars and Jupiter --- likely harbors briny mud at the base of its crust, or some 40 kilometers beneath its surface, says NASA

30 октября 2017 0 5031

America's Top Givers Of 2016

It’s easy to promise generosity, but harder to follow through with the money

27 октября 2017 3 мин. 6808

Ask Three Questions Before You Jump Into That Hot ICO

ICOs are the new, new, new hot thing. They are powered by blockchain technology. Entrepreneurs are teeing up offers, money is flowing, and some early investors have made a killing. Should you jump in? Here are three questions of consider before you click to invest

26 октября 2017 0 8322

5 Awesome Things Scientists Do With Lasers

You’ve probably seen lasers used as pointers at a talk, or you may even have your own laser pointer at home that you play around with because, put simply, lasers are COOL. But did you know that lasers are actually really useful for science too? Here are five incredible things that scientists can do with lasers

25 октября 2017 0 7370

Keep Hong Kong Free

Visiting Hong Kong is a true pleasure. With its modern architecture towering around the busy harbor, that great and exciting city must rank among the world’s most enjoyable urban destinations. But Hong Kong is now under stress, as it finds itself at the center of a number of issues and challenges – including how best to balance economic and political freedom and how to engage with an increasingly assertive and ambitious China – that will define its prospects in the century ahead

24 октября 2017 0 6434

The Hard Truth About Good Leadership

If you think back to your childhood and the unique dynamic of playground politics, you’ll probably remember everyone jockeying to be “the leader”

23 октября 2017 0 5688

Inside the Mind of the Mass Shooter

Stephen Paddock opened fire on a country music festival in Las Vegas, Nevada, from an overlooking hotel, killing at least 59 people and injuring more than 500 others. Paddock, a 64-year-old former accountant with no criminal record, was ultimately found in his hotel room, dead, with some 23 guns, including more than ten assault weapons. Police later found an additional 19 firearms, explosives, and several thousands of rounds of ammunition in Paddock’s home. What the authorities have not yet found, however, is a motive