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Another wave of migrants drown in the Mediterranean

Apr 20, 2015
Many are trying to enter Europe to escape violence and find job opportunities.

Ahead of a close election, Israel's Netanyahu buys bread

Mar 16, 2015
Israel's incumbent prime minister is changing tactics a bit late in the game.

Drones have still got a long way to go

Mar 11, 2015
A Swiss company is looking to the air to cut transportation costs in Africa.

How do you make a better life, and what does it mean?

When the global economy collides with real life, what happens?

Russia is facing a 'full-blown economic crisis'

Dec 23, 2014
Adriene Hill talks to BBC Moscow correspondent Steve Rosenberg.

Silicon: Imagine life without glass

Sep 29, 2014
The BBC's Justin Rowlatt looks at the economics behind chemical elements.

Tungsten: just try and smash it

Sep 23, 2014
The element that is behind lighting and writing.

For public good, not for profit.

Scotland says no to independence. Now what?

Sep 19, 2014
The "no's" have it: the United Kingdom is still united as a kingdom.

Scotland's oil...or is it?

Sep 16, 2014
Scottish independence advocates are banking on the country's oil resources.

Italy's Fiat speeds Alfa Romeo's US return

Sep 1, 2014
Fiat is re-launching the sporty Alfa Romeo brand in the United States.