The Scientific Quest for Perfect World Cup Pitch
Every match must be played on natural grass that gives players as consistent a surface as possible, no matter the venue. Cue the years...
Should Switzerland Cap Its Population at 10 Million? Voters Will Decide.
One of the world’s richest countries is about to hold a referendum on a measure that would curb migration and most likely the economy....
Unfinished Business
We like it when projects are completed, but what if we could abide comfortably in the toiling and striving it takes to get them...
An Honored Canadian Journalist on the Importance of Investigative Reporting
Our Times colleague Susanne Craig was back home in Canada to be honored for her extraordinary career, which began in Calgary, Alberta, her hometown.Our...
Brazilians Revive a World Cup Ritual to Cheer on Their National Team
After years of dampened enthusiasm about the World Cup, Brazilians are excited about their national team again — and they’re showing it by painting...
