The murder of a young woman caused huge upset in a country where entire years sometimes pass without any taking place. This story traces the detective’s hunt for the killer, and the response from the community as a whole.
A look at the trees that escape the loggers’ attentions, the epic journeys they sometimes undertake, and their importance to numerous natural ecosystems.
A cartographer produces a deep dive into the extraordinary level of detail being built into Google Maps and the methodology behind it. The piece provides a valuable insight into cartography in the digital age and its impact on technology.
A piece assessing the waning fortunes of South Africa’s far right organisations.
An investigative piece focusing on the UAE’s ambassador to Washington, Yousef Al Otaiba.
A detailed look at the birth and early childhood of the personal computer. http://www.bit.ly/arstechnica-ibm
A profile of a group of Polish climbers planning to summit the deadly giant K2 in winter, following in the footsteps of a celebrated older generation.
The author relays the shocking story of the treatment she received during her year working as an engineer at Uber.
The transcript from a Steve Bannon lecture, delivered to the Vatican in 2014.
The Darien Gap between Colombia and Panama is a treacherous stretch of jungle filled with drug smuggling gangs that’s almost impassable. It is also a major route for migrants trying to reach the USA.