admin Google Just Torched the Credibility of Its Satellite Images
Google Earth was a boon for researchers—and then came the deepfakes.
The Incoherence of the Iran Hawks
If bombing has limited, reversible effects, then it will have to continue indefinitely.
Anthony Fauci Is Not the Villain in This Story
The doctor was thrust into his pandemic-leadership role because of Trump’s deadly dereliction of duty.
Migration Is Splitting Europe Apart
The Ceuta crisis is undermining an agreement designed to foster “solidarity.”
Kafka’s Most Entertaining Stories
The animal narrators in these works teach us something funny about human beings.
The Weird State of the Influencer
Social-media creators have never been more important, or more hated.
Galaxy Brain: Behind the Curtain at Google
A look inside Silicon Valley’s vibe shift
This May Be Trump’s Biggest Error in the Iran War
Success requires knowing what motivates your enemy.
Trump Is Choosing His Slush Fund Over Todd Blanche
The president seems less willing to let go of $1.8 billion than his pick for attorney general.
Climate Change Is Destabilizing the Ground Beneath Our Feet
Mountains are shifting, permafrost is melting, and the risk of landslides is rising.