The ones who need little sleep
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Short sleepers cruise by on four to six hours a night and don’t seem to suffer ill effects. Turns out they’re genetically built to require less sleep than the rest of us
Alejandro Puyana: ‘We are already seeing the catastrophe that the Trump administration represents for Venezuelans’
The author of ‘Freedom is a Feast’ tackles the political evolution of Venezuela through a fast-paced narrative, aiming to reconcile his personal connection with his homeland
Cohousing projects to ease Spain’s real estate crisis
This formula offers lower prices than those found on the market and is sometimes aimed at specific groups like seniors because of the social benefits they bring
Tiny Desk, what a concept: 15 performances that will ignite your love of music
Concerts at a U.S. public radio station have become the music industry’s secret weapon, launching careers and lending a touch of realness to big acts
Five days under house arrest for selling books on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict
Mahmud and Ahmed Muna, who run the Jerusalem establishment that police raided in search of copies that ‘incited violence,’ say they felt humiliated
The hidden backroom of Mexican coffee
An investigation conducted by the NGOs Empower and Coffee Watch has traced the origins of Nestlé and Starbucks products. The report reveals the firms’ abusive relationship with small producers, the pressures that farmers are subjected to, as well as the environmental impact of the coffee industry
Designed by men, for men: Why sex with robots does not have appeal among women
The growing market for sex technology is overlooking certain factors that could condemn robosexuality to objectification
Even if they won’t admit it, parents do indeed have a favorite child
According to scientific evidence, more than 70% of progenitors display preferential treatment towards one of their kids — though only 10% admit to having a descendant of choice
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