What Happens When Ukraine's Foreign Fighters Return
Neither governments nor families know quite what to do with the returning soldiers.
Periscope
Despite the dangers of the European winter, refugees are still coming, and many will die.
Amphetamines Fuel Both Sides of the Syrian War
Combatants in Syria's civil war, civilians in the battle-weary region and the wealthy citizens of the Gulf countries all have a growing appetite for hard drugs.
Two Numbers: Bacon Is Carcinogenic, but So Is the Air You Breathe
And despite what you may have read, neither is nearly as bad for you as smoking cigarettes.
Horizons
Kind of like the T-1000 from "Terminator 2."
The Law Can't Keep Up With Technology…and That's a Very Good Thing
New technologies spread instantly through the cloud, and take hold with almost no legal oversight.
Aging Trans People Are Systematically Locked Out of the Health Care System
Widespread discrimination and a history of abuse are keeping a key group of seniors from getting the care they need.
Downtime
"Fallout 4" will be one of the most artistic video games ever made. Whether that makes it art is up for debate.
R.L. Stine, Master of '90s Kid Horror, Enjoys an Unexpected Renaissance
The 72-year-old author missed killing off teenagers too much to stop forever.
Revisiting American Journalism's Ballsier Days
There's a new movie trend in which journalists are portrayed—sometimes correctly—as heroes.