News in Brief Viewfinder: A Nest of Trash in Denmark A swan sits in its nest in a lake near Queen Louise's Bridge in central Copenhagen, Denmark, on April 17th, 2018. Pacific Standard Staff
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Environment Something’s Hot in the State of Denmark An 18-year survey hints at how global warming may be changing the face of Danish bugs. Alisa Opar
Social Justice Are the Fitness Benefits of Riding Your Bike Worth the Risk of an Accident? Lesley Evans Ogden takes a tour of seven cities on two wheels. Lesley Evans Ogden