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Christopher Dickey

Articles by Christopher Dickey

World

In Memory of Ron Moreau, Newsweek Foreign Correspondent and Daily Beast Writer

“Ron was one of the last great foreign correspondents of a great generation,” writes Christopher Dickey

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Why Popular Science Canceled Its Comments Sections

A prominent magazine takes a stand against online commenters.

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Geometric Intuition Likely Comes Hardwired in Humans

Humans are born with an innate understanding of geometry and symbolism.

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Social Change Through Soap Operas

Can soap operas make the world a better place?

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When Elite Universities Give Everyone Good Grades, the Rich Get Richer

Elite colleges are grading too leniently—and that exacerbates inequality.

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Will Carbon Nanotube Transistors Revolutionize Computing?

New transistors could lead to laptops that don’t burn your lap.

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Microbial Batteries Use Microbes to Create Electricity

Muck-dwelling microbes can actually be a source of power.

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Education

The Surprising Connection Between Rhythm and Reading

How music could help kids be stronger readers.

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Steven Pinker and the Global Decline of Violence

The world is becoming safer. But why?

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The Disappointing Performance of the BRIC Countries

Are the BRIC nations not all they’re cracked up to be?

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With Chipmunk Vision, There’s More Than Meets the Eye

What chipmunk vision can teach us about our own eyesight.

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This Survey Gives a Wonderful, Virtual Tour of Coral Reefs

A project captures the wonder of coral reefs—before they disappear.

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Why Children Need Parents Who Provide Guidance

A new study reminds us of the profound importance of engaged parenting.

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The Surprising Similarities Between Drug Use and Overeating

Should overeaters be given the same treatment that drug addicts receive?

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Crowdsourcing Has Revolutionized the Ways We Report Earthquakes

Twitter has shaken up how we detect earthquakes.

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Why Getting Enough Sleep Is Vitally Important

If you think you can get by with less shut-eye, think again.

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In Modern Era, Paranoia Takes on New Forms

How our delusions change with new technologies.

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Is It Right to Change Memories?

Now that memories can be manipulated, we must remember to stop and think first.

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To Be Globally Competitive, Europe Must Be Inclusive

Europe must embrace multiculturalism if it wants to be strong.

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How a Water Bottle Can Bring Light to Dark Shacks

Sometimes the best ideas are the simplest.

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To Keep Our Cities Safe, We Need to Reimagine Their Landscapes

Landscape architecture on a grand scale is essential for our survival.

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