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Guest: Tarik Cyril Amar is an Assistant Professor of History at Columbia University specializing in the Soviet Union, Russia, and Ukraine. He’s the author of The Paradox of Ukrainian Lviv. A Borderland City between Nazis, Stalinists, and Nationalists. Music: Danger Doom, “Space Ho’s,” The Mouse and the Mask, 2005.

Evidence from academic institutions and international organizations shows dramatic improvements in human well-being. These improvements are especially striking in the developing world. Unfortunately, there is often a wide gap between the reality and public perception, including that of many policymakers, scholars in unrelated fields, and intelligent lay persons. To make matters worse, the media emphasizes bad news, while ignoring many positive long-term trends. To help correct popular misperceptions regarding the actual state of humanity... Читать дальше...

The gifts mums-to-be will really thank you for…

Kinetic sculptor Theo Jansen brings his mesmerizing wind-powered creatures made of PVC-pipe to the San Francisco Exploratorium.

Physics and Icelandic sagas, evaluating outreach, and the EU referendum and UK physics

The NBA is undergoing a radical shift based on the Moreyball approach and an obsession with Points Per Possession. We take a deeper look at the trend with actual cut-up construction paper.

The NBA is undergoing a radical shift based on the Moreyball approach and an obsession with Points Per Possession. We take a deeper look at the trend with actual cut-up construction paper.

Why do we get so much pleasure from satin sheets or a cashmere blanket?

The thought of swimming with them might scare you, but there’s more to these deep-sea predators than meets the eye.

Families of accused to demand cops to book Akhlaq's family for cow slaughter after report emerges saying that they consumed beef and not goat meat

For those looking for the ultimate coastal hideaway, this family home within a decommissioned reservoir could be the perfect retreat.

First of all, let me reassure you that this post has nothing at all to do with Donald Trump. The billionaire in question is not the presidential candidate but Nathan Myhrvold, the former chief technology officer at Microsoft. The doomsday I'm talking about is not political but physical. And the dust-up comes down to a contentious but ultimately quantifiable issue: What is the real risk from asteroid impacts? In a recent paper, Myhrvold charges that NASA scientists have made some serious error

Maya Moore continues her hot shooting with this beautiful jumper.

Maya Moore drills an absolutely absurd shot - FanSided - FanSided - Sports News, Entertainment, Lifestyle & Technology - 300+ Sites

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Mayor Edwin M. Lee today announced an agreement with the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) and San Francisco Police Officers Association (SFPOA) on the use of body worn cameras. The deployment of the devices is designed to ensure transparency and accountability in officers’ engagement with the public, help rebuild trust with the community and protect members from unfounded complaints.

“We are making critical investments in funding police department reform... Читать дальше...

Here's a bit of news that will make you want to visit your MySpace account right now: The social media network was hacked and now a 33-GB file is floating around the Internet with the emails, usernames and passwords for more than 360 million MySpace accounts.

SO MUCH handwriting envy.

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I'm low-key obsessed.

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