What are false flag attacks – and did Russia stage any to claim justification for invading Ukraine?
Attacking your own side and blaming your foe has a long history and a firm grip on the popular imagination. But the internet makes it difficult to pull off – and less desirable.
Feb. 24, 2022 • ~12 min
What are false flag attacks – and could Russia make one work in the information age?
Attacking your own side and blaming your foe has a long history and a firm grip on the popular imagination. But the internet makes it difficult to pull off – and less desirable.
Feb. 17, 2022 • ~9 min
Havana syndrome fits the pattern of psychosomatic illness – but that doesn't mean the symptoms aren't real
Havana syndrome has spread to government officials around the world and stumped doctors for years. Despite news of mysterious attacks, evidence suggests mass psychogenic illness may be the true cause.
Sept. 30, 2021 • ~10 min
Scientists suggest US embassies were hit with high-power microwaves – here's how the weapons work
High-power microwave weapons are useful for disabling electronics. They might also be behind the ailments suffered by US diplomats and CIA agents in Cuba and China.
Dec. 10, 2020 • ~8 min
Archaeologists determined the step-by-step path taken by the first people to settle the Caribbean islands
Did people settle these islands by traveling north from South America, or in the other direction? Reanalyzing data from artifacts discovered decades ago provides a definitive answer.
Sept. 29, 2020 • ~10 min
Cuba's clean rivers show the benefits of reducing nutrient pollution
Cuba's sustainable approach to farming has protected its rivers from the kind of nutrient pollution that impairs many US waterways.
June 10, 2020 • ~9 min
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