Viewfinder: Firefighting Near Carros, France
A fire-fighting Canadair aircraft flies to drop water over a fire near Carros, southeastern France, on July 24th, 2017.
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How Money Can Buy Happiness
The best use of spare cash is to purchase devices or services that save you time.
Viewfinder: A Blessing at the Vatican
Pope Francis blesses the crowd attending the Angelus prayer in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on July 23rd, 2017.
The Week in Photos: From Campaign Rallies in Dili to Heat Waves in New York
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
How a Small Island Nation Is Working to Protect Its Ocean in the Face of Climate Change
The Cook Islands just created a marine preserve that's 7,000 times its land size.
Are Babies Born Biased?
Two new studies add to the evidence that we make the distinction between members of our group and outsiders very early in life.
Viewfinder: Drug Crackdowns in the Philippines
The body of an alleged drug dealer is seen inside a Jeepney after a large-scale anti-drug raid by the police at a slum community in Manila, the Philippines, on July 20th, 2017.
How Close Are We to Finding a Treatment for Alzheimer’s?
Countries around the world set a goal to find a treatment for Alzheimer's disease by 2025. But that objective seems increasingly less attainable.
Seeing Yourself as Lazy Is Hazardous to Your Health
People who perceive themselves as less active than their peers are at greater risk of death—whether they're accurate or not.
Viewfinder: An Election Rally in East Timor
Fretilin party supporters participate in an election campaign rally in Dili, East Timor, on July 19th, 2017.