The Last of the Iron Lungs
A profile of three of the last polio sufferers in the US using an iron lung. The piece examines what life is like spent in one of these contraptions, used in a medical context for nearly 100 years.
Art by algorithm
An article looking at the impact of computational advances on art and aesthetics, and the potential for a future of bland, algorithmically-driven perfection. The piece also considers a more appealing path for art, exemplified by changes in chess since Gary Kasparov was defeated by the Deep Blue supercomputer, where human and computer now unite to elevate and evolve the game into something altogether different.
Steve Bannon, Unrepentant
The piece that may have precipitated Steve Bannon’s dismissal from Donald Trump’s White House – a Scaramucci-style candid call to a journalist – on the record.
How An Entire Nation Became Russia’s Test Lab for Cyberwar
A piece examining the extent of Russian cyber warfare in the Ukraine.
Women aren’t meant to talk about miscarriage. But I’ve never been able to keep a secret The Guardian
A fine piece of writing about the author’s experience of miscarriage.
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.