The Meaning of Allahu Akbar
A phrase many have heard, but perhaps fewer understand. The author writes about what it means to her in this lyrical piece.
Cocaine, Tug Boats and Tip Offs
A detailed account of how “the largest drugs bust in UK history” played out. http://www.bit.ly/wired-cocaine
Gold Rush: Inside British Cycling’s Medal Factory
A look at the Great Britain cycling team – hugely successful, but increasingly embattled.
Is it Ruth Davidson’s destiny to save the Union?
A profile of the leader of the Conservative Party in Scotland.
How the CIA Hoodwinked Hollywood
How the CIA seeks to use the film industry to project its desired image.
Let’s Go Take Back Our Country
A look inside a 2014 attempt to take power in the Gambia. http://www.bit.ly/atlantic-gambia
Inside the Delightfully Quirky, Absolutely Fabulous, and Utterly Exhausting World of Cruise Performers
A warm and fittingly entertaining look at the world of cruise ship entertainers.
Crispr Can Speed Up Nature – and Change How We Grow Food
A look at the advances being made in the gene editing of food and the opportunities, and challenges, created by this potentially transformative technology.
How Britain let Russia hide its dirty money
A piece looking at the influx of Russian money into the UK.
Welcome to the Center of the Universe
A look at the work of the Deep Space Network, the nerve center for all communications between Earth and its “its robotic emissaries in deep space – anything from the moon and beyond”.