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Avoiding Asteroids
We’re getting better at spotting Earth-bound space rocks – but how safe are we?
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Renewable capacity has surpassed that of coal – is this good news?
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The survey by the Indian PM that breaks all the polling rules.
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Life, Death and Data
Improving data to target help for the world's poorest people
Does Sweden Really Have a Six Hour Day?
Can you reduce working hours without affecting productivity?
Should we really be drinking eight glasses of water a day?
How much water do we need and how much is too much?
Christian Martyrs
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Counting Crowds
How many went to celebrate – and how many to protest – the Trump inauguration?
Is Democracy Failing in America?
Does North Carolina really rank alongside North Korea if you measure electoral integrity?
Hans Rosling - the Extraordinary Life of a Statistical Guru
A tribute to Hans Rosling, a master communicator with a passion for global development.
Hidden Figures: The Real Story
African American women's part in the space race of the '50s and '60s
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Why are Hollywood Actresses Paid Less than Men?
The Hollywood gender pay gap is big. Charlotte McDonald asks why.
The Attention Span of a Goldfish
Are our attention spans now shorter than a goldfish's?
The Concrete Facts about Trump’s Wall and China
Did China use more concrete in three years than the US in the 20th Century?
Baby Boxes – Are they Really Saving Infants' Lives?
They have become a bit of a phenomenon but what is the evidence that they work?
Will One in Four People Develop a Mental Health Problem?
Is there evidence that one in four people will develop a mental health problem?
Could North Korea Wipe out 90% of Americans?
Experts warn that North Korea could wipe out most Americans in one go
The Ignorance Test
How much do you know about the world?
The Death Rate of White Americans
Are middle-aged white Americans dying younger than other groups?