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More than a thousand Macintosh computer screens light up 42's open work spaces where students are given assignments.

At France’s new school for coders, there’s hot tech, little teaching, no grades or tuition — and loud critics

Environment

A founder of the school for coders says France is behind in the digital economy, so he’s out to change that with a radical approach that finds the best minds, teaches them to collaborate and let’s them loose on problems. They’ve already solved one for Apple.

As Congress debates transportation bill, construction companies wait and hope

Global Politics

Comedian Lewis Black on religion

Lifestyle & Belief

The history of Iraqi Kurds

Is Sweden’s Gender Neutrality Going Too Far?

Lifestyle & Belief

Nettle’s ‘El Resplandor’ Inspired by Stephen King’s ‘The Shining’

Arts, Culture & Media

El Resplandor is a fictional resort in Dubai, not unlike the hotel in the Stephen King thriller, “The Shining.” Band Nettle’s Jace Clayton dreamed up the music inspired by King’s creepy novel and the movie of the same name.

Can the Moose of Summer Take the Heat?

The dog days of summer make moose miserable as they confront numerous challenges.

Do you ‘plank?’ Why the Internet Trend is Gaining Popularity

What is this woman doing? “Planking,” of course. It’s a new global craze that involves, well, lying face down and then sharing a photo of the event on various social networks. Find out where its popular, and more importantly why on the latest edition of our weekly Technology Podcast.

Susan Freinkel and our Plastic-Filled Lives

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What does all this new — and sometimes life-saving, or at least life-altering — material mean for how we live our lives? And what are the consequences of a single-use culture? We talk with Susan Freinkel about her new book.

Susan Freinkel And Our Plastic-Filled Lives

Until reading the first chapter of Susan Freinkel’s new book, you might not realize just how many things in your life are made of plastic, from your gym clothes to your refrigerator. But what does all this new  – and sometimes life-saving, or at least life-altering  – material mean for how we live our lives? And what […]