Independent Analysis and Reportage
With the declining power of financial sanctions, many countries are now physically boarding ships to enforce scattershot rules of trade, conflict and commerce.
Pope Leo is following in his predecessor’s footsteps by placing migrants in the focus of his pontificate.
There’s no neutral, universal standard for judging whether a joke crosses the line from comedy into discrimination.
In mountainous environments, logging can hasten snowmelt, leading to larger floods.
If many countries take the stance that ‘we’re only contributing 1% of global emissions’, responsibility dwindles and action stalls.
Deep oceans contain microbes with yet-to-be-discovered properties that could drive future innovations in biotechnology.
The decision to change the rules because of pressure from the White House will destroy all trust in football’s governing body.
Britain has some limited experience with community sponsorship.
The science behind Europe’s extreme heat is clear. The response isn’t.
What began as a symbol of status has become a complex technological challenge.
The Vikings are big draw for tourists and museums struggle to balance the real history.
A group of researchers examine the communication barriers impacting social science professionals’ credibility and how people make sense of their expertise.