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January 15, 2016 Issue

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The Big Melt: The Last Antarctic Explorers Seek Answers

After eons of change measured in geologic time, Antarctica is now rapidly transforming—and sitting on a treacherous ledge.

Amateur Afghan Astronomy Is Risky Business

Despite danger and superstition, astronomers in a perpetual war zone find joy in the night skies.

In Focus

Middle East Rift

Tehran, Iran—Women gather on January 4 during a protest at Imam Hossein Square condemning Saudi Arabia for the execution of prominent Shiite Muslim cleric Nimr al-Nimr, a vocal critic of Saudi Arabia’s ruling royal family who was among 47 prisoners executed on terrorism charges. Saudi Arabia and its Sunni Gulf allies cut diplomatic ties with Tehran after protesters stormed the Saudi Embassy in Tehran and set it on fire. The Saudis responded by giving Iran’s ambassador 48 hours to leave the country.

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Periscope

Russia Braces for a Possible Springtime of Discontent

As the country's economy worsens the Kremlin prepares for a wave of potential unrest.

Burundi Is Burning—Again

The African country with a bloody history of ethnic conflict risks descending into chaos in the wake of escalating political tensions.

Two Numbers: Feeling the Burn of an Overcrowded Gym

Your gym might be packed in January, but the crowds will soon thin out.

Germany at War

As Germany's global influence grows, politicians are more willing to deploy the military overseas in spite of voter wariness.

Compensation for State-Sponsored Terrorism Victims

More than two decades of dogged legal work finally paid off.

Horizons

Robots Will Soon Be Teaching Refugee Kids German

Developed in France, the robots are expected to enter classrooms within 18 months.

Smartphones Are Getting Outsmarted

Phones are where laptops were about 10 years ago.

When Doctors Become Patients of Their Research

Researchers who become patients can quickly lose sight of the neutrality they've developed.

Crushing Crypto, a Deadly, Neglected Disease

Cryptococcal meningitis kills 300,000 people a year. So why does the WHO's crypto team have only one person on the case?

Downtime

The Perfect Wine Crime

Can't afford that $4k bottle of Château Lafite-Rothschild Pauillac? No problem.

Gay Talese on Journalism's Woes

The veteran journalist discusses the art of listening and the terror of voice recorders.

The Sad Fate of Sidewalk Newspaper Boxes

Manufacturers of newspaper boxes are scaling back production and community groups say they are an eyesore.

What Would Hitch Write?

A new collection of essays shows a mind that remained sharp and unforgiving to the last.

Savile Row Tailor Huntsman, and the Pursuit of Elegance

The owner of Huntsman, one of London's most celebrated bespoke tailors for men, has strengthened Savile Row.

Editor's Picks

Donald Trump's Lawyer May Be Creating 'Chaos' on Purpose: Attorney

Former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance says that Donald Trump's lawyer, Todd Blanche, may be creating "chaos" deliberately.

By Emma Marsden

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Dozens of Morehouse College Staff Vote Against Giving Biden Degree

Some 38 faculty members voted against giving President Biden an honorary doctorate.

By Martha McHardy

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King Charles Latest Cancer Update, Given by Queen

By James Crawford-Smith

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Barron Trump College Choice: Everything Donald, Melania Have Said

By Andrew Stanton

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Can Justice Alito Be Forced to Recuse? Experts Weigh In

By Sean O'Driscoll

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