Does an Octopus Have a Soul?
A blackhat hacker operated on both sides of the fence, working with both the FBI and the criminals they were trying to stop.
A blackhat hacker operated on both sides of the fence, working with both the FBI and the criminals they were trying to stop.
The story of Astrid Holleeder, star witness at the trial of “the Nose”, a man who is one of the Netherlands’ most notorious gangsters, and also her brother.
As Donald Trump announces plans for a “Space Force” this article explains why space is the latest area marked for conflict.
A conversation with 13 “architects” of the internet as it is today, with employment histories at Google, Facebook, Uber and other tech leviathans. The piece explores, in 15 steps, how apparently idealistic intentions resulted in today’s messy state of affairs.
A piece examining how military drones actually work and interact with both their operators and so-called “customers” (soldiers on the ground).
The story of what happened when Britain’s colonial administrators sought to record the dreams of subjects across the empire.
A look at the scientists working to identify the endless stream of synthetic designer drugs that have flooded the market in recent years.
A look at the recent history of Kabul through the story of an enduringly popular restaurant.
The story of how Chechnya’s ruler Ramzan Kadyrov uses sport to project and consolidate his power. Stunts include organising a mixed martial arts bout for children featuring his own sons, aged between eight and eleven.