Viewfinder: Election Results in Kenya
Protesters gather around a burning barricade in the Mathare slums in Nairobi, Kenya, on October 30th, 2017, during demonstrations following the announcements of the presidential election results.
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How to Give Back to the Earth in Death
Conservation burials are one step beyond green burials, and may set aside a couple of square miles for wildlife a year.
Breastfeeding Produces More Sensitive Mothers
A new study finds moms who spent more months breastfeeding are more responsive to their child's needs.
Viewfinder: A Republic Day March in Turkey
People hold torches and posters of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey, during a march marking the 94th anniversary of Republic Day on October 29th, 2017, in Istanbul.
The Week in Photos: From a Protest in Jerusalem to a Flower Harvest in Corsica
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
A Hands-on Approach to the Trolley Problem
New research finds our moral impulses may vary considerably depending on whether we're thinking about them, or acting on them.
Viewfinder: Iraqi Forces Clash With Kurds
A member of the Iraqi forces covers his ears as he fires a mortar against Kurdish Peshmerga positions near the Turkish and Syrian borders in the Iraqi Kurdish autonomous region on October 26th, 2017.
Musicians Have Superior Memories
A new meta-study finds they out-perform non-musicians on memory tasks, including the critical ability to retain and process information.
Viewfinder: A Philippine City in Ruins
A government soldier watches as journalists tour the ruins of what was the main battle area in Marawi on the southern island of Mindanao on October 25th, 2017.
Could LSD Lessen Lawlessness?
In a new study, use of psychedelic drugs is linked to lower rates of criminal behavior.