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Australia's Koalas Have Chlamydia. Now There's Hope for a Vaccine

The population of Australia's iconic—and sexually voracious—marsupials has been threatened by the sexually transmitted disease.

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Energy

Four Reasons Europe Is Stuck Buying Gas From Putin
Although Europe would like to end its reliance on Russian gas, alternative sources are either too expensive or not abundant enough
U.S. economy

The Hawaiian Tropic Effect: Why the Fed's Quantitative Easing Isn't Over
Or how purchases of suntan lotion help explain the effect of Federal Reserve policy on the U.S. economy
Science & Research

Australia's Koalas Have Chlamydia. Now There's Hope for a Vaccine
The population of Australia's iconic—and sexually voracious—marsupials is threatened by chlamydia, a sexually transmitted disease
Investing

A New Twist in the Argentine Debt Saga
Bondholder Kenneth Dart, after staying quiet, says he wants full payment—just like Paul Singer
Banks

Ex-IMF Chief Strauss-Kahn's Foray Into Money Management Ends
Dominique Strauss-Kahn acquired a 20 percent stake in a Luxembourg finance firm last year, but quit his chairmanship on Oct. 20. His ex-partner…
China

China Tries to Track the Corrupt Officials Fleeing Abroad
China's tally of corrupt officials on the run ranges from 4,000 to 18,000 people
China

Another Reason Not to Trust China's Economic Data
There are large discrepancies between what China says it exports and what its trading partners say they are importing from China
Europe

An ABBA Star's Campaign for a 100% Cash-Free Sweden
ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus loves money, money, money—as long as it's virtual
Architecture

Inside Frank Gehry's Spectacular Louis Vuitton Foundation
Behind the making of Paris's new monumental museum
U.S. economy

What's a 'Living Wage' in Wisconsin?
A century-old law requires the minimum wage in Wisconsin to be a 'living' wage, but it doesn't offers specifics
U.S. economy

Are Americans Saving Too Much and Spending Too Little?
Income inequality may lead to less spending, which could hurt economic growth. But redistributing wealth isn't the answer
Health Care

Australia's CSL Wants to Make Your Flu Shots
Melbourne's CSL, a major supplier of flu vaccine in Australia, is buying Novartis's flu vaccine business for $275 million. The deal makes CSL the…
China

Coursera's Plan for Online Education: Expansion in China
One of the top platforms for massive online courses sees the Asian country as its next big opportunity
Does More Education Lead to Less Religion?
A new paper suggests that's the case, but recent global values research suggests it's not that simple

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U.S. economy

The Hawaiian Tropic Effect: Why the Fed's Quantitative Easing Isn't Over
Or how purchases of suntan lotion help explain the effect of Federal Reserve policy on the U.S. economy
Investing

A New Twist in the Argentine Debt Saga
Bondholder Kenneth Dart, after staying quiet, says he wants full payment—just like Paul Singer
Energy

Four Reasons Europe Is Stuck Buying Gas From Putin
Although Europe would like to end its reliance on Russian gas, alternative sources are either too expensive or not abundant enough
Science & Research

Australia's Koalas Have Chlamydia. Now There's Hope for a Vaccine
The population of Australia's iconic—and sexually voracious—marsupials is threatened by chlamydia, a sexually transmitted disease
China

China Embraces a Russia Cut off From Western Capital
Russia's economic problems make it more dependent on China
China

Another Reason Not to Trust China's Economic Data
There are large discrepancies between what China says it exports and what its trading partners say they are importing from China
Does More Education Lead to Less Religion?
A new paper suggests that's the case, but recent global values research suggests it's not that simple
Energy

A Mysterious Oil Tanker Might Hold the Key to Kurdish Independence
Iraqi Kurds seek independence through shady oil sales
Europe

An ABBA Star's Campaign for a 100% Cash-Free Sweden
ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus loves money, money, money—as long as it's virtual
Europe

Has Putin Already Won in Ukraine? Sure Looks That Way
Here's what some veteran Kremlin-watchers have to say
Energy

Oil Prices Fall, and the Global Economy Wins
Lower oil prices will transfer economic growth from oil producers to consumers
Asia

Drowning Kiribati
An entire country is about to be wiped out by climate change. It won't be the last
Energy

Saudi Arabia's Risky Oil-Price Play
By boosting production and lowering prices, Saudi Arabia has helped create a bear market in oil
China

China Tries to Track the Corrupt Officials Fleeing Abroad
China's tally of corrupt officials on the run ranges from 4,000 to 18,000 people
Politicians Really Can't Create Jobs
Voters around the world say unemployment and the economy are their top concerns, but research shows that elected leaders have little to no…

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Investing

A New Twist in the Argentine Debt Saga
Bondholder Kenneth Dart, after staying quiet, says he wants full payment—just like Paul Singer
U.S. economy

The Hawaiian Tropic Effect: Why the Fed's Quantitative Easing Isn't Over
Or how purchases of suntan lotion help explain the effect of Federal Reserve policy on the U.S. economy
China

Another Reason Not to Trust China's Economic Data
There are large discrepancies between what China says it exports and what its trading partners say they are importing from China
Does More Education Lead to Less Religion?
A new paper suggests that's the case, but recent global values research suggests it's not that simple
Europe

An ABBA Star's Campaign for a 100% Cash-Free Sweden
ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus loves money, money, money—as long as it's virtual
Politicians Really Can't Create Jobs
Voters around the world say unemployment and the economy are their top concerns, but research shows that elected leaders have little to no…
Science & Research

Australia's Koalas Have Chlamydia. Now There's Hope for a Vaccine
The population of Australia's iconic—and sexually voracious—marsupials is threatened by chlamydia, a sexually transmitted disease
Europe

The Chemical Weapons Ukrainian Separatists Didn't Get
How an American environmentalist's efforts to clean up a decaying Soviet-era TNT factory helped save the region from disaster
China

China Tries to Track the Corrupt Officials Fleeing Abroad
China's tally of corrupt officials on the run ranges from 4,000 to 18,000 people
Energy

Four Reasons Europe Is Stuck Buying Gas From Putin
Although Europe would like to end its reliance on Russian gas, alternative sources are either too expensive or not abundant enough
Energy

Saudi Arabia's Risky Oil-Price Play
By boosting production and lowering prices, Saudi Arabia has helped create a bear market in oil
education

Child Labor Is Still Prevalent Around the World. Here's How to Eliminate It
Laws banning children from working are often counterproductive. A better approach is to give parents incentives to send their kids to school
Manufacturing

China's Rising Wages and the 'Made in USA' Revival
China's still cheap, but it's nowhere near what it was just a few years ago
Energy

A Mysterious Oil Tanker Might Hold the Key to Kurdish Independence
Iraqi Kurds seek independence through shady oil sales
Energy

Clean-Air Rules Revive Demand for Dirty Coal
While mines close in Appalachia, Illinois is reviving its coal industry

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Does More Education Lead to Less Religion?
A new paper suggests that's the case, but recent global values research suggests it's not that simple
Energy

Four Reasons Europe Is Stuck Buying Gas From Putin
Although Europe would like to end its reliance on Russian gas, alternative sources are either too expensive or not abundant enough
Investing

A New Twist in the Argentine Debt Saga
Bondholder Kenneth Dart, after staying quiet, says he wants full payment—just like Paul Singer
Europe

Has Putin Already Won in Ukraine? Sure Looks That Way
Here's what some veteran Kremlin-watchers have to say
U.S. economy

The Hawaiian Tropic Effect: Why the Fed's Quantitative Easing Isn't Over
Or how purchases of suntan lotion help explain the effect of Federal Reserve policy on the U.S. economy
China

Another Reason Not to Trust China's Economic Data
There are large discrepancies between what China says it exports and what its trading partners say they are importing from China
Europe

An ABBA Star's Campaign for a 100% Cash-Free Sweden
ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus loves money, money, money—as long as it's virtual
Politicians Really Can't Create Jobs
Voters around the world say unemployment and the economy are their top concerns, but research shows that elected leaders have little to no…
Europe

Ukraine's Second City, Kharkiv, Eludes Rebel Hands
Thanks to a strong governor, Ukraine has held on to the city
Science & Research

Australia's Koalas Have Chlamydia. Now There's Hope for a Vaccine
The population of Australia's iconic—and sexually voracious—marsupials is threatened by chlamydia, a sexually transmitted disease
China

China Tries to Track the Corrupt Officials Fleeing Abroad
China's tally of corrupt officials on the run ranges from 4,000 to 18,000 people
education

Child Labor Is Still Prevalent Around the World. Here's How to Eliminate It
Laws banning children from working are often counterproductive. A better approach is to give parents incentives to send their kids to school
China

China Embraces a Russia Cut off From Western Capital
Russia's economic problems make it more dependent on China
Health

Why the Fracking Boom Probably Won’t Slow Global Warming
The analysts who have assumed that surging shale gas usage will also be a boon for curbing climate change are likely wrong
Policy

Why Sweden's Borders Concern Europe
The gains of an ultraright-wing party are a bad omen for immigration