A Europe of Citizens by Ana Palacio|Project Syndicate
Food for thought. It’s the kind of discussion we should be having at all levels, instead of lurching from “throw the baby with the bathwater” eurosceptic approach, to … no…
Chattering classes|The Economist
The rules for verbal exchanges are surprisingly enduring Source: Chattering classes
How newsroom pressure is letting fake stories on to the web|The Guardian
The push for traffic means that clicks rule – even if the facts don’t check out Source: How newsroom pressure is letting fake stories on to the web
The Librarian Who Saved Timbuktu’s Cultural Treasures From al Qaeda
For once, a positive story about Africa. A middle-aged book collector in Mali helped keep the fabled city’s libraries, books and manuscripts safe from occupying jihadists. Source: The Librarian Who…
Clouds gather over solar power after golden years of success | Environment | The Guardian
After a day in which Britain generated more power from the sun than from coal for the first time, the industry should be rejoicing. But the mood is fearful Source:…
ONU: l’obsession anti-israélienne | Causeur
Source: ONU: l’obsession anti-israélienne | Causeur
How did Google halve the drop-out rate of new mothers? | World Economic Forum
Google managed to cut the rate at which new mothers quit by 50% thanks to a simply policy change. Source: How did Google halve the drop-out rate of new mothers?…
Tim Harford — Article — Three pieces of Brexit Bullshit
A referendum on UK membership of the European Union is scheduled for June 23: dodgy statistics ahoy. “Ten Commandments — 179 words. Gettysburg address — 286 words. US Declaration of…
What are the true risks of taking cannabis? | Science | The Guardian
Can I get addicted, what are the short- and long-term effects and what can make cannabis harmful? Key questions answered Source: What are the true risks of taking cannabis? |…