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Why is vanilla so expensive? | The Economist

2019-05-15

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In recent years, natural vanilla has sometimes been more expensive than silver by weight. Vanilla farmers in Madagascar are cashing in—but violence, theft and volatile markets are threatening their prospects. Read more here: https://econ.st/2W5qwNB Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy From ice cream to cakes and even perfume, vanilla is the …

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Why is Alzheimer’s still a medical mystery? | The Economist

2019-05-11

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Decades of scientific research into Alzheimer’s have failed to find a cure. Little is known about the degenerative brain disease—but this may be about to change. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy As populations have aged, dementia has soared to become the fifth leading cause of death worldwide. Alzheimer’s disease, a …

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Are monarchies a thing of the past? | The Economist

2019-05-03

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are celebrating the birth of their baby boy. A new emperor has ascended to the throne in Japan. And Thailand is crowning its new king. Around the world monarchies are holding up surprisingly well. What is the secret to their success? Read more here: https://econ.st/2LoxqcC Click here to subscribe to …

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Mandela’s legacy: 25 years on | The Economist

2019-04-27

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Nelson Mandela is one of the great icons of the 20th century. Yet many of South Africa’s “born free” generation—those born after the end of apartheid—are conflicted about his legacy. https://econ.st/2GJ7OCX Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s full video catalogue: …

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This is the most over-fished sea in the world | The Economist

2019-04-26

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The Mediterranean supports countries in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa—but its fish stocks are almost completely collapsed. Meet the man who is leading attempts to revive its marine habitats. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy This is the extraordinary story of one man’s dream to save the most over-fished …

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How to defeat malaria | The Economist

2019-04-25

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Malaria still kills around 400,000 people a year. Efforts to eradicate the disease have stalled because of drug resistance—but pioneering gene-editing technology might offer a new solution Read more here: https://econ.st/2XHVIiY Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s full video catalogue: …

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Who will be Britain’s next prime minister? | The Economist

2019-04-16

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The race is already on to replace Theresa May as Britain’s prime minister. Adrian Wooldridge, our political editor, assesses the chances of five leading Conservative politicians hoping to take the top job. To read more, click this link: https://econ.st/2GjzNYA Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy For more from Economist Films visit: …

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Is private education good for society? | The Economist

2019-04-11

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Across the world private education is booming. Though private schools and tuition promote inequality, Emma Duncan, our social policy editor, explains why governments should embrace the private sector’s rise Read more here: https://econ.st/2X4ODsm Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy There is a big boom in private education all over the world. …

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The truth about lies | The Economist

2019-04-04

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From little fibs to big fat whoppers, lying is part of human nature. Lane Greene, our language guru, examines the difference between lies, falsehoods and plain nonsense. To read more about why the press should call out politicians when they lie click here: https://econ.st/2FRdmJS Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy For …

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The hunt for oceans in space | The Economist

2019-04-02

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Scientists believe there are oceans buried under thick crusts of ice on the moons of Saturn and Jupiter. Sampling them would raise hope of life beyond Earth https://econ.st/2WDdEe5 Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The …

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Trump’s post-Mueller victory spin | The Economist

2019-03-29

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The summary of Robert Mueller’s report appears to have cleared President Trump of collusion with Russia in the 2016 election campaign—though it did not exonerate him of obstructing justice. Kal, our cartoonist, contemplates “spinmeister” Trump’s joyous vindication. https://econ.st/2HNleQ8 Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy For more from Economist Films visit:...

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Why is chicken so cheap? | The Economist

2019-03-28

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People eat 65 billion chickens every year. It is the fastest-growing meat product. Yet pound for pound the price of chicken has fallen sharply. How has this happened? Read more about Chickenomics here: https://econ.st/2Wtp04o Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Chickens are the most populous bird on the planet. There are …

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How happy is your country? | The Economist

2019-03-27

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Money doesn’t buy happiness—or does it? In both India and China people have become richer in the past decade, but global data reveal that greater wealth does not necessarily lead to greater happiness Economic growth does not guarantee rising happiness. Read more here: https://econ.st/2HIlxLT Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy The …

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Why calories are a con | The Economist

2019-03-21

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Calorie-counting has been central to people’s understanding of weight loss for over a century. Given that the great majority of diets fail—could the calorie be one of the biggest delusions in dietary history? Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy For decades people who want to control their weight have been told …

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Are lab-grown diamonds the future? | The Economist

2019-03-19

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Scientists now have the technology to make synthetic diamonds in a laboratory. They are far cheaper than mined stones, but can they replace the real thing? Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy It’s the biggest disrupter the diamond industry has faced. Machines are now growing diamonds in a matter of weeks …

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What’s the point of NATO? | The Economist

2019-03-18

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NATO was set up in 1949 to counter the Soviet threat. Its North American and European members must continue to change the alliance if it is to remain relevant in the 21st century. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s full …

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Why St Patrick’s Day went global | The Economist

2019-03-16

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St Patrick’s Day is celebrated by 149m people in America alone. How did Ireland’s saint’s day become a global event? Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist/ Follow The Economist on …...

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Is this the future of health? | The Economist

2019-03-12

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Artificial intelligence is already shaping the world, from driverless cars to dating. But according to Dr Eric Topol, a pioneer in digital medicine, perhaps its greatest impact will be on people’s health. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s full video …

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The new scramble for Africa | The Economist

2019-03-08

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The past decade has seen a big surge of foreign interest in Africa—involving China, India and Russia. If the continent handles this new “scramble” wisely, the main winners will be Africans themselves. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s full video …

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What if women ruled the world? | The Economist

2019-03-07

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Only 6.3% of all international leaders are women. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former Liberian president and Africa’s first elected female head of state, suggests ways to redress the balance. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The …

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