While the magazine has closed, its living archive endures—open to all and preserving the many ideas, voices, and discoveries that deepen our understanding of what it means to be human.
Mobile phones and social media can help create a better society. They can also be used to surveil, deceive, threaten, and incite violence.
Natural Disasters Are Less Natural Than You ThinkIt’s become apparent that “natural” disasters are largely human creations. So why do we keep creating them?
In Deforestation’s Wake, Wild Animals Turn TroublesomeThe destruction wrought by the expansion of large-scale oil palm plantations in West Papua is transforming once-wild animals into problematic pets.
Will GMOs Put an End to Hunger? Ask the HungryScientists and activists battle over the pros and cons of genetically modified organisms. In the midst of this heated debate, important voices have been lost.
The Birth of Indonesia’s Cyber VillageA small neighborhood in the developing world built fame and fortune through their connection to the internet. Can the lessons it offers help wire the world?
The Flipside of Counterfeit GoodsWhile imitation electronics bearing brand names like Apple are often illegal, partaking in these forbidden fruits may not be as sinful as it appears.
