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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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Corals are fighting back

2017-02-27

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In Palau, corals are thriving despite climate change. What’s their secret? 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 how scientists are using …

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Where have all the fish gone?

2017-02-24

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The death of corals is already affecting the human communities that depend on the ocean for survival. 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 …

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The dirty secret of clean energy | The Economist

2017-02-24

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The road to a future with an unlimited supply of clean energy is a rocky one. Ed Carr, our deputy editor, explains why energy features on the cover of this week’s The Economist. 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 …

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Corals: the largest organism on the planet

2017-02-23

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From providing much of the oxygen we breathe to hosting myriad forms of life, corals are a critical part of our planet’s eco-system. But they are dying. 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 …

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Rex Tillerson: America’s new chief emissary | The Economist

2017-02-23

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Rex Tillerson, America’s secretary of state, will need all his nimble diplomacy when he meets Mexico’s president Enrique Pena Nieto to discuss trade and security. But any calming reassurance could be undermined the next time President Trump tweets. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films every day …

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Saving corals from the effects of climate change

2017-02-22

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With the world’s corals threatened with extinction, scientists are using cutting edge technology to help these planetary treasures make a comeback. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 It covers more than 70% of the earths surface. The ocean is the planet’s lifeblood but its being transformed by climate change. Colonies of …

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How Donald Trump plans to approach Iran | The Economist

2017-02-21

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How much tougher is Trump than Obama when it comes to Iran? Matthew Symonds, our defence and diplomatic editor, explains. 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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How Robert Mugabe wrecked Zimbabwe

2017-02-20

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President Mugabe’s economic mismanagement of Zimbabwe has brought the country poverty and malnutrition. After 36 years in charge, he’s looking to extend his rule by 5 more years. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Robert Mugabe has ruled for 36 years, but this despot’s country is on its knees. Zimbabwe is …

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Donald Trump’s controversial pick for US ambassador to Israel | The Economist

2017-02-16

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David Friedman, President Trump’s nominee for US ambassador to Israel has no diplomatic experience and is known for making inflammatory comments. His right-wing views are out of step with years of American diplomacy. 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 …

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The world if robots take our jobs | The Economist

2017-02-15

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Computers are taking on increasingly sophisticated tasks, a trend which will cost many people their jobs. With so much automation to come, how many humans will still be needed? 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 …

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How South Korea should deal with Kim Jong Un | The Economist

2017-02-14

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North Korea and its leader Kim Jong Un continue to unsettle world leaders by testing nuclear weapons and long-range rockets. South Korea—with a new caretaker president after an impeachment scandal—could use some tips on how to handle its northern neighbour from hell. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching …

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What makes financial bubbles burst? | The Economist

2017-02-13

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Financial bubbles have popped up throughout modern history—from Dutch tulip mania to the more recent sub prime lending boom. Our cartoonist Kal illustrates what makes them burst. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 When the price of an asset rises faster than can be explained by economic fundamentals it creates a …

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How Iranians use music to protest against the regime | The Economist

2017-02-10

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This week in 1979 the world ’s first Islamic Revolution toppled the ruling dynasty of Shah Reza Pahlavi in Iran. The intertwining of religion and state has been tough for some Iranians, but they are increasingly using culture as a means to protest against the regime. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: …

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