People who moved away from Britain’s coal-mining areas have genetic profiles linked to higher educational attainment and better health than those who stayed.
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A study looked at fines in 93 California cities. Cities with more black residents and more disproportionately white police forces tended to rely the most on fines.
For high school students, e-learning is best introduced in face-to-face classes where teachers can meet a greater range of learning needs – not as a completely online experience.
Climate journalism can play an important role in painting the picture of a post-carbon economy. It should start by encouraging collective action and a sense of empowerment for everyday people.
We live in a society in which inequality is deepening – in this context, our words can have real and pernicious effects.
Crony capitalism became firmly embedded under Ben Ali, benefiting his family and close friends.
Governments around the world lose about US$125 billion in revenues every year because of profit shifting to tax havens.
Inequality has reached untenable levels – public spending and wealth taxes are needed.
South Africa has a low number of male teachers in the foundation phase. Why this must change.
The most likely explanation for the unrest lies not in Beijing’s influence over the city, but rather the nature of Hong Kong government and society itself.
The South African Broadcasting Corporation, like South Africa itself, is a symbol of contradictions. While there are bad people who work for it, there are also many good ones.
Why a spontaneous popular movement emerged in Hong Kong.
Studies suggest that marriage improves your health. But bisexuals don’t seem to reap those benefits.
Foreign universities can provide quality education while also opening avenues for global research. However, initiatives must be put in place to make sure they are accessible to all Indonesians.
The key to arresting galloping inequality in Australia comes down to housing policy and reversing spiralling housing costs.
Germany’s rising inequality shows what happens when consumers and companies don’t widely embrace innovation.
Single parents and unmarried parents who live together spend less on their children than married parents.
Women’s football has made great strides, but when it comes it comes to media coverage, governance or funding, female athletes still suffer greatly from gender bias.
The Institute for Health and Welfare issued an “errata” to correct statements about inequality that were perfectly correct.
South Africa and Nigeria need to lead policy debates on long term measures to address migration in Africa.
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