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How free electricity would change the world
Imagine if heating and powering homes became free in the next decade. What would that mean for the world?
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Romania's last orphanages
Over 100,000 children were abandoned in Romania's orphanages during the communist dictatorship of Nicolae Ceausescu. Nearly 30 years on Romania, like most other countries, is closing down the last of them.
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How much sunlight would equal the world’s yearly power consumption?
We ask people on the streets of London to guess how many hours of sunlight would be needed to power the world for a year, if we could capture all that hits the Earth.
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The next global arms race?
America and Russia have pulled out of the INF, a cold war-era weapons treaty. Why is this significant and what does this mean for global stability?
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Joe Biden wins: what next for America?
Joe Biden has won the race to become America’s next president. Our experts answer your questions on potential court battles, a divided country and the future of America.
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Congo: how to stop the killing
More people were killed in a recent civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo than in conflicts in Vietnam, Syria, Iraq and Korea combined. The African country may be sliding back in to war, but one man is hoping a message of peace...
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Capital punishment is still practised in one European country. Which is it?
Capital punishment is still practised in one European country, but which is it? We asked people on the streets of Oslo
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Covid-19: your questions about coronavirus, answered
The novel coronavirus has killed thousands of people and is devastating the global economy. Ed Carr, The Economist's deputy editor, and Alok Jha, our science correspondent, answer your questions on covid-19. Find all of The Economist's...
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Can a cure for diabetes be found through surgery?
Diabetes is the fastest growing health crisis of our time. Could a common surgical procedure bolster hopes of finding a cure?
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Why Europe's nationalist parties all sound alike
Nationalist parties in the European Union are gaining momentum. At a time when the EU is increasingly fractured, they are united on many issues. What are they?
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Life after Trump: what’s the future of the Republican Party?
Donald Trump has finally accepted that a presidential transition from his administration to Joe Biden’s should begin. We answer your questions on what the Republican Party could look like in a post-Trump world.
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Mars: when will humans get there?
Sending astronauts to Mars is a daunting prospect. But this will not deter NASA and private companies from trying to put humans on the red planet.
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Will robots replace human workers?
Demand for industrial robots is increasing, so we asked different people to guess how many jobs are held by robots, not humans.
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The search for new planets
A new space telescope could discover thousands of planets. But will they support life? TESS may reveal the next clues to finding out
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How to win a bid to host the Olympics
The London Olympics is regarded as one of the best Olympic games ever. Olympic minister Tessa Jowell shares her tips on how to win the race to stage the greatest show on earth.
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Illegal ivory: where does it come from, where does it go?
The illegal ivory trade is big business. A single shipment can be worth up to $1.3m. The vast majority of ivory poached in Africa ends up in China
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Covid-19: what the world has learned during lockdown
Lockdowns appear to have slowed the spread of covid-19. But what has the world learned about the virus during this time? Ed Carr, The Economist's deputy editor, and Callum Williams, our senior economics correspondent, answer your questions.
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Colombo, Sri Lanka: An Insiders Guide
If you want to discover the hidden secrets of any city, ask the locals. Here are some top tips for experiencing Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo.
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Who is going to win the US mid-term elections?
Can the Democrats take back the House of Representatives from the Republicans? In what is perhaps the most significant mid-terms ever, The Economist's Data Editor gives our prediction on who is going to win.
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Jean-Marie Guéhenno’s talking points on running a UN peacekeeping mission
The United Nations deploys over 100,000 personnel across 16 peacekeeping operations. On the International Day of UN peacekeepers, Jean-Marie Guéhenno, a former head of UN peacekeeping, on how to run a successful mission.
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Why Mosul matters
Mosul is about to be recaptured from Islamic State, but what happens after that is uncertain. With several parties jostling for control fragile alliances could break, increasing the likelihood of sectarian conflict.
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Which countries allow an option other than male or female on passports?
Eight countries allow citizens to apply for a passport without choosing a specific gender. Can you guess which?
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Zimbabwe is free of Robert Mugabe, should the world celebrate?
Zimbabwe may be free of Robert Mugabe, who has been deposed in an apparent military coup, but the celebrations occurring in the country's capital will be short-lived. Emmerson Mnangagwa, the man who may end up in charge, is every bit as...
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How Africa could one day rival China
Africa is changing so fast, it is becoming hard to ignore. In the short term the continent faces many problems, including covid-19, but in the long term it could rival China's economic might.