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Pointless Jobs

The people paid to do nothing at work, and the damage it can do to their health.

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The Antibiotics Problem

The mounting problem of antimicrobial resistance, and what can be done about it.

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The Death of Traditional Advertising

How do brands survive in an era of big data, social media, and consumer cynicism?

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Europe's Data D-Day

Could the EU's GDPR rules, coming into force today, spell the end of spam mail?

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Racist AI

Can artificial intelligence and face recognition technology be racist?

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Ecstasy on Prescription

MDMA, found in the illegal party drug ecstasy, may soon be approved as a medicine

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Rebranding Africa

African companies don鈥檛 have the same profile as western brands, even at home. How come?

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Being Watched at Work

Why we are being watched by technology, including in the workplace

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Who is Elon Musk?

He鈥檚 had a few outbursts recently. Is he a genius, behaving like a bully, or both?

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When the Bitcoin Miners Come to Town

The real-world impact of the cryptocurrency business.

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Hidden Disabilities

How can cities adapt to meet the needs of a sixth of the world's population?

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Do We Really Decide for Ourselves?

Why do we behave the way we do in a group setting? And does the memory play tricks on us?

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Zimbabwe's Mineral Wealth

Zimbabwe is "open for business" but can it finally put its natural resources to good use?

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Tackling Trump in Trade Talks

Pro-wrestling tips for G7 countries on how to fight off the US President's steel tariffs

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Economics v Politics

Why a once harmonious relationship is looking increasingly rocky

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Unconscious Bias

The hidden forces affecting how we treat others, and how businesses are tackling them.

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Dirty Money in Zimbabwe

People queue all night to get filthy notes in a country which is running out of cash

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Mongolian Yoghurt and the World Cup

The usual western sponsors in the World Cup have been replaced by Asian brands. Why?

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Shades of Privilege

Colourism harms the work and love prospects of darker skinned people around the world

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Imagining an Open North Korea

Would you invest in North Korea? If you would, you'd be a frontier investor.

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What Can We Do About Fake Reviews?

As online shopping grows, reviews gain more and more importance. Including false ones.

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Turkey: Rising Prices, Hard Choices

The Turkish lira slides ahead of snap elections - but are voters even paying attention?

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The Kidnapping Business

Is kidnapping really that lucrative, and why is Mexico plagued by the crime?

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Trump's Conflicts of Interest

Does the US President mix his business with his politics? And is this anything unusual?

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How to Give

What is the most effective way to give to charity?

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The Business Case for Sleep

How lack of sleep is damaging productivity

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Turkey's Refugee Workforce

Millions of Syrians, including children, work long hours for low pay in Turkey

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Trump's Trade War

The US businesses and jobs being hammered by the escalating tariffs spat

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Is Germany Losing its Mojo?

Does Germany's loss of confidence on the football pitch mirror economic angst back home?

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Inside the Hair Salon

Why do hairdressers love their jobs?

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