Brexit Is About Taking a Country ‘Back’
It’s not hard to find parallels to Donald Trump’s campaign. By Elena Gooray (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) The…
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After the Brexit Vote, Here’s What You Can Expect to Happen Next
Legally speaking, the actual process of withdrawal will take some time—and things will get complicated. By Gavin Barrett…
Is Academic Research in the U.K. About to Die Off?
New rules that go into effect in May could prevent scientists from discussing their work with Parliament, public-health researchers say.
A World Tour of Dishonesty
A new survey finds a connection between honesty and economic growth—and how wrong our expectations about other countries' trustworthiness are.
The Emotions That Prosecutors Elicit to Make Jurors Vote Guilty
Jurors experiencing “moral outrage” will be more likely to convict, and changes in technology are making this a bigger factor.
The Gun Club
The history of citizen ownership of firearms isn’t just about protection against tyranny; it’s also about forcing subjects to defend tyranny.
Talking With the President of the International Guild of Knot Tyers
Noah Davis spoke to Colin Byfleet about knots and tying up Harry Houdini.
Fighting the Child-Porn Problem With Digital Technology
Governments and tech companies experiment with filters to protect kids from exposure and exploitation.