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The EU is taking a lot of criticism mostly from the U.S.A. and England. If the critics would take a closer look at the accomplishments between science, technology and education they might see a different picture. Often their assumptions forget to include, quality of life, in their equation.
India's rural poor are still waiting after over six decades of independence for their share of the pie. The way things look, this won't happen anytime soon, and they will continue to scratch a meagre living from the soil unless some dramatic big idea thinking is done - and implemented.
In today's Science, the team behind the Phoenix Lander mission published four studies giving an assessment of their data since the lander died on the Martin surface last November. The […]
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A conversation with the author and Senior Editor of Harper’s Magazine.
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Writers, take note of the venues that keep the craft alive.
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These are the reasons print media is here to stay.
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Electronic media builds communities but also distracts us relentlessly.
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American society’s Internet addiction is natural and avoiding it is nearly impossible.
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Conformity in hipster culture knows no bounds.
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The Harper’s editor explains the evolution of a very original kind of performance art.
Why is it that people don't get to choose their own healthcare? Why are employers involved? Why are governments involved? Why can't people buy straight from companies?
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Prospective students should really do some soul searching before they pursue an advanced degree.
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An interview with Robert Dolan, Dean of the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business.
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A focus on his own individual growth has guided the dean throughout his career.
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The dean describes the role of ethics in a complicated business world.
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Having educated today’s Wall Street, business schools have a lesson to learn.
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Universities must cope with the financial sector fallout too.
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The dean explains how he shaped the Ross School of Business.
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The shift to digital will revolutionize television.
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A conversation with the contributing editor at Wired Magazine.