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Tim Berners-Lee explains what it will take to make the internet more accessible | The Economist

2017-04-13

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The internet is inaccessible to 60% of the world’s population. Tim Berners-Lee, the web’s inventor, has decided to change this. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 60% of the world’s people are still not connected to the internet. The majority of these are women and people living in poverty. In July …

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Why China has become the world leader in renewable energy

2017-04-11

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China is the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases, using fossil fuels to drive rapid industrialisation. So why is it now investing billions of dollars in green technology? Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 China is the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases. Its water, air and soil are heavily polluted. …

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Life on the frontline of Ukraine’s war | The Economist

2017-04-07

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War has raged in eastern Ukraine for the past three years between Ukraine’s army and Russian-backed separatists. Two residents discuss how they live their lives under a constant fear of shelling and whether they see an end in sight to fighting. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Since 2014, Russian-backed rebels …

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Brexit: Hope vs reality. A cartoon by Kal

2017-04-04

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British Prime Minister Theresa May is determined to make Brexit happen, regardless of the outcome. Our cartoonist Kal gives his take. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films every day of the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s full video …

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The aquanauts who journey to the bottom of the ocean

2017-03-28

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Ever wondered what it is like to descend in a submersible into the deepest ocean? Check out Economist Films: 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 Twitter: https://twitter.com/theeconomist Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeconomist/ Follow us on LINE: http://econ.st/1WXkOo6...

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Diving down to the deep ocean

2017-03-27

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Even in the perpetual darkness of the deepest ocean, scientists discover the discarded rubbish of modern life. Check out Economist Films: 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 Twitter: https://twitter.com/theeconomist Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeconomist/ Follow us on...

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What could threaten Amazon’s empire? | The Economist

2017-03-24

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Amazon accounts for more than half of every dollar spent online in America and is the world’s leading provider of cloud computing. But can the company avoid the attention of the regulators? Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 This week we put Amazon on the cover. Amazon is a remarkable company …

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The deep ocean is the final frontier on planet Earth | The Economist

2017-03-23

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Watch the latest in the Ocean series – How to stop plastics getting into the ocean: https://youtu.be/D7EdgCxFZ8Q The ocean covers 70% of our planet. The deep-sea floor is a realm that is largely unexplored, but cutting-edge technology is enabling a new generation of aquanauts to go deeper than ever before. Click here to subscribe to …

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What’s the most common method of contraception? | The Economist

2017-03-17

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Almost a century ago Dr Marie Stopes opened the first birth control clinic. We go out on the streets to ask which are the most common methods of contraception worldwide today. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films every day of the working week. For more from …

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The fragmentation of Dutch politics

2017-03-15

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Old divisions between right and left are breaking down, scattering voters in all directions. This will make governing the Netherlands particularly difficult. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films every day of the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s full …

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Kal draws… how do you solve a problem like North Korea?

2017-03-14

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Will US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson be able to find a solution to one of Asia’s most pressing issues? Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films every day of the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s full video catalogue: …

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Gene editing and the future of doping in sport | The Economist

2017-03-13

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What if you could hack your DNA to run faster, jump higher or become stronger? Gene doping is an advanced medical technology that could help athletes recover from injuries, but could also be used by drug cheats to beat the competition. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short …

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Quantum technology opens up a world of possibilities | The Economist

2017-03-10

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After a century confined to the laboratory, the quantum realm is turning its theoretical promise into practical opportunities. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films every day of the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like …

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Why are people choosing smaller dogs? | The Economist

2017-03-09

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Small dogs are becoming increasingly popular around the world. Why are people choosing little pooches? Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Smaller, cheaper, cuter. Why are our dogs shrinking? In Britain the average weight of a dog has fallen by 12% since 2006. In America, small dogs are the most popular …

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Ocean: A 360-degree tour of the mysterious, magical corals of Palau | The Economist

2017-03-08

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Palau’s vibrant corals are thriving, despite some of the warmest and most acidic waters in the world. In this virtual reality experience, Lukas Isall from the Palau International Research Centre explains how unlocking the mystery of Palau’s corals might help in the fight against climate change. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: …

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How to succeed as a woman in politics

2017-03-08

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Be confident and don’t succumb to “imposter syndrome”. Bangladeshi-born British member of Parliament Rushanara Ali offers her advice on International Women’s Day. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Rushanara Ali was first elected to Parliament in 2010. She is only of only three female Muslim members of Parliament in the United …

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The European Union is facing a threat to its very existence | The Economist

2017-03-06

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The Treaty of Rome was signed 60 years ago this month. But can European leaders make the EU appealing to a new generation of more sceptical voters? Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films every day of the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ …

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How do animals change their colour? | The Economist

2017-03-03

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Take a look at the science behind the kaleidoscopic animals that can adopt new colours at will. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Chameleons aren’t the only animals that can change colour. Some primates can blush. How do animals change colour? 1. Brain signals: The colours of the environment, a rival, …

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What to expect from Donald Trump’s address to Congress

2017-02-28

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The White House press secretary, Sean Spicer, says the theme of Donald Trump’s address to Congress will be “the renewal of the American spirit”. What are the chances the president will turn the rhetoric into reality? Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films every day of the …

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The coral Noah’s Ark

2017-02-27

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In Hawaii, a group of scientists is creating the world’s only bank of coral sperm. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 The world’s OCEANS cover 70% of our planet, are the frontline in the battle against climate change, and yet are relatively unknown. Dive down to their deepest depths to discover …

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