Viewfinder: Sloganeering Against the Islamic State in Herat
Afghan protesters shout against the Islamic State group following a mosque attack that killed 33 people in Herat on August 2nd, 2017.
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Humid Heat Waves Will Top Limits of Human Survivability
By the end of the century, deadly heat waves could become an annual occurrence in South Asia.
More Undocumented Immigrants, Fewer DUIs
A study finds fewer drug and drunk-driving arrests as the immigrant population increases.
There’s a Name for That: The Emotional Seesaw
According to a recent research, law enforcement often leverages a powerful psychological susceptibility—the "emotional seesaw effect"—that potentially has widespread application.
Viewfinder: Smoking as a Sign of Protest in Colombia
Activists smoke joints during a protest against the imposing of fines for smoking marijuana by police according to their new code, in Bogota, on August 1st, 2017.
Positive News Coverage Bolsters Support for Science
News of a vaccine against the Zika virus boosted Americans' confidence in science—for a short time. How to make it last?
Letter From the Editor: Concrete Results
Introducing Pacific Standard's August/September 2017 issue.
Viewfinder: Gearing Up for a Presidential Election in Rwanda
Incumbent Rwandan President Paul Kagame (L) greets a crowd of supporters as he arrives for a campaign rally on July 31, 2017.
A Little Extra Ice Is Helping This Year’s Catch for Polar Bears
Ice gathered on Hudson Bay's western edge is helping some bears hunt seals longer into the summer than they normally would.
Real Americans Eat Too Much
New research finds people of Asian ancestry are viewed as more American if they are overweight.