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René Burri on photography: Larger than life
May 17th 2012, 1:25 from Prospero
AS HIS solo show opens in London, the internationally acclaimed photographer discusses his career and some of his most iconic work(1)
The paintings of Turner and Claude: Landscapes of light
Apr 25th 2012, 10:53 from Prospero
OVER a century separates the careers of Claude and Turner. An exhibition in London shows that Turner was unafraid to be hung beside one of his key influences. In fact, he requested it(2)
Printable pets: The joke lives on
Apr 20th 2012, 3:10 from Schumpeter
Printable pets: the joke lives on(3)
Brains at the Wellcome Collection: Squishy, weird, remarkable
Apr 19th 2012, 2:21 from Prospero
An exhibition about our most astounding and mystifying organ(2)
Ageing architecture: Saving St Bride's
Apr 4th 2012, 4:39 from Prospero
JUST off Fleet Street, St Bride's is one of a handful of London churches designed by Christopher Wren. But with its famous spire falling into disrepair, the "journalists' church" is facing closure(9)
This week's caption competition: Caption competition 21
Mar 26th 2012, 5:55 from Newsbook (889)
Marketing start-ups: Geeks aren't known for their social skills
Mar 21st 2012, 4:05 from Schumpeter (10)
This week's caption competition: Caption competition 20
Feb 27th 2012, 6:33 from Newsbook (908)
Crowd dynamics: Walk this way
Jan 31st 2012, 11:07 from Babbage
Urban planners are increasingly putting the needs of pedestrians before those of motorists(49)
A top ten of business ideas: First the coffee, then the bill
Jan 19th 2012, 4:53 from Cassandra
Plenty of predictions are simply wacky; others are obvious (for example, that London will put on a big show for the Queen’s jubilee celebrations).(3)
The Richard Casement internship
Jan 19th 2012, 4:07 from Print edition(0)
The Richard Casement internship
Jan 12th 2012, 4:04 from Print edition(0)
Leonardo da Vinci in London: Yes, it's worth it
Jan 5th 2012, 11:35 from Prospero
The crowds are remarkable, but so is the reason to brave them(8)
The Economist Books of the Year festival
Dec 8th 2011, 4:17 from Print edition(0)
This week's caption competition: Caption competition 17
Nov 28th 2011, 5:16 from Newsbook (420)
The Q&A: Björk, musician: Still solving riddles
Nov 22nd 2011, 6:34 from Prospero
On nature, modal patterns, Icelandic sonic traditions and her new album, "Biophilia"(3)
This week's caption competition: Caption competition 16
Nov 14th 2011, 5:05 from Newsbook (733)
Diana Athill’s letters: Dear Edward
Nov 9th 2011, 8:33 from Print edition
Missives about everything, including the kitchen sink(0)
This week's caption competition: Caption competition 15
Oct 31st 2011, 6:34 from Newsbook (539)
Religion and economics: Holy relevance
Oct 26th 2011, 8:03 from Print edition
Faith can influence economic behaviour—but not always directly(55)
Facial monitoring: The all-telling eye
Oct 19th 2011, 6:18 from Print edition
Webcams can now spot which ads catch your gaze, read your mood and check your vital signs(152)
Medical archaeology: The birth of the Black Death
Oct 12th 2011, 6:03 from Babbage
The genetics of a medieval pestilence(45)
This week's caption competition: Caption competition 14
Sep 19th 2011, 5:02 from Newsbook (494)
Open House London: If you build it, they will come
Sep 14th 2011, 9:28 from Prospero
Some top picks for this weekend's Open House London(5)
London after the riots (2): Judge dreads
Aug 25th 2011, 9:02 from Print edition
The courts have been quick, and tough, in responding to the riots(4)