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  Aug 17, 2019

  How Mountbatten's monumental errors during Partition still inform the bitter relationship between India and Pakistan

  The context for a bloody partition was set with the decision to sever Bengal in the east and Punjab in the west in half – giving Jinnah what he called a “moth-eaten Pakistan.” That killed any hopes of a federated India, which was Jinnah’s preference, if it allowed for power sharing and autonomy to Muslim majority provinces.
  India Pakistan Britain World War II Winston Churchill Saadat Hasan Manto William Darlymple Lord Mountbatten partition Indian Independence FWeekend 1947 Cyril Radcliffe
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  Aug 16, 2019

  Fake news detection: This lab is using NLP and linguistics to identify misinformation

  The technology behind the internet and social media have enabled this spread of misinformation; maybe it’s time to ask what this technology has to offer in addressing the problem.
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  Aug 16, 2019

  Flat-Earther 'Mad' Mike Hughes prepares to launch himself into space, again

  Hughes has been given money by the Flat Earth Society for his research to prove the flatness of the Earth.
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  Aug 15, 2019

  Tough to regulate Facebook, Google and Amazon given their bewildering complexity

  If you’re still thinking about digital technologies as tools – implying that you, the user, are in full control – you need to think again.
  social media facebook Google Apple social media platforms Amazon regulation data privacy platforms Data Security
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  Aug 14, 2019

  IPCC Land Use report: Clearing, farming land contribute third of greenhouse emissions

  The report found there is no way to keep under the 2℃ without reductions in land sector emissions.
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  Aug 13, 2019

  Tracking technology is giving new insights into the behavior of migrating birds

  Birds can spend long periods travelling with the same individuals, rejoining with them after separations.
  Migratory birds Bird migrating birds migratory patterns of birds bird tracking
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  Aug 13, 2019

  Hundreds of archaeologists exiled from Syria mourn the war's effects on artifacts

  Syrians in exile participate in initiatives to protect artifacts, keep the culture alive in the diaspora.
  Syria Middle East Culture Archaeology Syrian War Syrian revolution Syrian culture Syrian heritage
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  Aug 13, 2019

  What The Lion King teaches us about children’s grief, and their emotional responses to the death of a parent

  For more than 20 years, since a 1994 version of the film, and now with a new remake, The Lion King has taught children lessons about the circle of life, the importance of following your dreams and the possibility of learning from mistakes.
  BuzzPatrol Hollywood Films Buzz Patrol DIsney Simba grief FWeekend The Lion King
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  Aug 10, 2019

  World Lion Day 2019: Why do lion still attack porcupines when they suffer consequences?

  Lions with embedded porcupine quills, in the paws or face need to be treated before they become problem animals.
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  Aug 09, 2019

  Groundwater reserves in Africa maybe more resilient to climate change than thought

  The WHO estimated in 2015 that 319m people in sub-Saharan Africa still lacked access to safe water.
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