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Discover the planet’s last few ‘naturally quiet’ places From Taiwan to Washington state, peaceful places remind us that quiet has the power to heal, especially in these pandemic times. JUNE 17, 2020 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Quiet may be making a comeback. … Continue reading →

Too hot to live: Millions worldwide will face unbearable temperatures A warming climate is likely to push entire regions out of their comfort zones—and make staying cool a matter of survival. DASHT-E LUT, IRAN. A morning traveler surveys what might be … Continue reading →

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A Dictator dies – Chad’s strongman president, Idriss Deby, is killed by rebels. His demise after 30 years in power may lead to instability at home and across the Sahel April 22, 2021 Economist His Presidency started with a rebellion. … Continue reading →

The medicine is the message Covid-19 vaccines have alerted the world to the power of RNA therapies And the molecule has many more tricks up its sleeve Mar 27th 2021 ECONOMIST Molecular biology is not a popularity contest. But if it … Continue reading →

After a flying start Testing and tracing could have worked better against covid-19 Many countries did not use the technology to its utmost MAY 23, 2021 The first outbreak of a novel disease is the opening scene of a whodunnit. … Continue reading →

After living in British Columbia for 45 years, I have had many adventures from the Rocky Mountains to the west coast of Vancouver Island and Haida Gwaii. These are the few still on my list. Vancouver Island 1. Nootka Island … Continue reading →

Experiences Experience Varzesh-e Bastani training Listen to Iraqi Maqam music Taste Masqouf Witness people’s pilgrimage to Karbala Currency. Iraq Dinar (IQD). Exchange rates (December 2019). 1US$ = 1200 IQD. 1 € = 1,316 IQD. There is no black market for … Continue reading →

Brahmins v Merchants Educated Voters leftward shift is surprisingly old and international. A new paper by Thomas Piketty makes the rise of right-wing populism look like a historical inevitability May 29, 2021 Economist You could fill a small library with books … Continue reading →

The real reasons some languages are harder to learn They slice up the messy reality of life differently from your own. May 27 2021 Economist When considering which foreign languages to study, some people shy away from those that use … Continue reading →