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From armadillo to origami: Why can’t we all live in Bartlett Street?
What Houston’s lack of planning laws tells us about housing markets, human ingenuity and traffic sprawl …
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Madagascar after the coup: Is there hope?
Can the recent military takeover of the world’s 5th poorest country improve life for its hardworking citizens?
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The age of unSpiritual Machines …
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Women are not small men – and it matters for our health
As scientists learn more about human physiology and health, subtle differences between male and female bodies are coming to light. They can be vital … from treating pain and disease to the impact of lockdowns
September 17, 2025
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Are we living in a Usurocracy?
How the digital world is putting us all on a subscription leash
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Singapore for beginners
Last December, I walked the length and breadth of Singapore. Here’s what I learned.
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How did Man beat Horse in 2025?
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| Being Human
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