Behind the Lines
An extraordinary feat of on the ground reporting, looking in gripping detail at America’s involvement in the Syrian conflict from its beginnings to the present.
Inside the Cultish Dreamworld of Augusta National
Behind the scenes at the sickly-sweet confection that is Augusta National Golf Club, home to The Masters. As one reader puts it, the author’s press pass will certainly not be renewed.
The Spycraft Revolution
A story examining the changing nature of spycraft in a world where carefully developed back stories can be torn apart with a few database queries, and where geolocation data spewed out by mobile devices makes dead-letter boxes instantly obsolete.
Save Our Food. Free the Seed.
An opinion piece calling out the monopolistic nature of the global seed ownership, where 60% of sales are generated by just four multinational companies. Seed stewardship is integral to humanity’s ability to feed itself.
Blood Feasts and Roach Vacuums: The Life of an Urban Pest Scientist
A look at the work of scientists on the front lines of the battle to contain bed bugs and cockroaches.
The Man Who Told America the Truth About D-Day
The story of Ernie Pyle, the war reporter who told the story of D-Day and the ordinary soldiers of World War Two.
Doublethink Is Stronger Than Orwell Imagined
A reflection on 1984 in the context of our political moment.
Church vs. State
The role the church is playing, and having to play, in response to Philippine President Rodrige Duterte’s brutally violent war on drugs.
Exploring the Link Between Menopause and Alzheimer’s
An interview examining evidence linking menopause and Alzheimer’s. The discussion broadens into how healthcare research is funded based on gender, and the ways our bodies respond to different foods and behaviours.
Towing an Iceberg: One Captain’s Plan to Bring Drinking Water to 4 Million People
The story of Nicholas Sloane, a marine-salvage master from South Africa, who is planning to solve his city’s water crisis by sailing an Antarctic iceberg 1000m long by 500m wide across the world.