The Ancient Architecture that Defies Earthquakes Stone buildings in northern India reveal secrets of old structures that could save lives.

This year, going to try to get back to posting info about evidence-backed, often non-obvious stuff that could make people’s lives better

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The Evidence Effect With fewer resources available, the bar is even higher for deciding which social sector and development programs to invest in. Evidence can help governments, funders, and implementing organizations na...

The Evidence Effect: via the #MIT Poverty Action Lab
"In past decades, the world has made important gains in reducing poverty & creating opportunities for people and families to thrive. Today, hard-won progress is at risk."
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The enchanted car park: how a ruined multi-storey became a garden paradise loved by lizards and dog-walkers Once a hangout for sex workers and drug addicts, a parking lot in Medellín, Colombia, has been reborn as a green haven for all. We meet the ‘social urbanists’ credited with reducing crime – and even t...

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Georgia's Experience Raises Red Flags for Medicaid Work Requirement Nationwide Applicants and beneficiaries have faced technical glitches

Work requirements for health care do only one thing well: Ensure that fewer people get health care.
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Nutrition warning labels work - but not because they influence consumers. They work because they influence food companies. h/t @statnews.com
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"Participants who read the short article [on misinformation tactics] saw the longest effects — lasting around 1 month. . . . [After] receiving a “booster” or reminder . . . at the 4-week mark, the effects could last months, according to the study." #whatreallyworks

This psychological ‘booster’ could help people resist misinformation, a new study finds | CNN Misinformation is everywhere, and it can be hard to detect false claims. But consistent training could help people avoid fake news traps, new research shows.

"Participants who read the short article [on misinformation tactics] saw the longest effects — lasting around 1 month. . . . [After] receiving a “booster” or reminder . . . at the 4-week mark, the effects could last months, according to the study." #whatreallyworks
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You want homeless people off the streets? This is how you do it. #whatreallyworks

#SetupGatherings #FindCommonGround Maybe it's time to take a step back for a moment . Breathe ...Perhaps, have a "HIVE"mind sessions.. #WhatReallyWorks.. Focus With Clarity
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