Sociology
How a Massive Bomb Came Together in Beirut’s Port
An investigation by a team of New York Times reporters who conducted dozens of interviews with port, customs and security officials, shipping agents and other maritime trade professionals revealed how a corrupt and dysfunctional system failed to respond to the threat while enriching the country’s political leaders through bribery and smuggling. Previously undisclosed documents lay…
Read MoreThis is what decades of research tells us about the difference between men’s and women’s brains
Researchers have been looking for differences in the brains of men and women for over 100 years.However, neuroscientists are still unable to identify any major or consistent differences.The current largest and most consistent difference in brains for men and women is the hypothalamus, a small structure that regulates reproductive physiology and behavior. So it’s not…
Read MoreGermany is set to trial a Universal Basic Income scheme
Starting this week, 120 Germans will receive a form of universal basic income every month for three years.The volunteers will get monthly payments of €1,200, or about $1,400, as part of a study testing a universal basic income. The study will compare the experiences of the 120 volunteers with 1,380 people who do not receive…
Read MoreResetting the way we teach science is vital for all our futures
The pressures that individuals, organizations and societies face in this crisis are accelerating the Fourth Industrial Revolution, blurring the boundaries between the physical, digital and biological worlds.Are we encouraging students to think critically about how science, technology and innovation can help address – or aggravate – economic, geopolitical, environmental or societal challenges? In many industries…
Read More11 cognitive biases that influence politics
When looking to make informed decisions about politics and voting, our own cognitive biases often get in the way. To help you avoid these mental pitfalls, this infographic lists common cognitive biases that influence people in the realm of politics. Click here to read the full article.
Read MoreHow Powerful Was The Explosion In Beirut?
Using videos and photographs that emerged in the aftermath of the incident, a team from the University of Sheffield estimated the strength of the explosion to be around 1.5 kilotons in TNT equivalent. That would make it one of the most powerful non-nuclear explosions in history at around one tenth the strength of the atomic…
Read MoreHow to read more books
Spend time thinking about why you want to read more books. The more motivation you have, the more likely you are to succeed. Start out reading books you enjoy, and don’t be afraid to quit books you don’t like. Lay the groundwork for your new reading habit by making books salient in the physical…
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