Briefing: Where did the ancient Greeks and Romans think lightning came from? Hint: not just the gods
Strategic angle: Ancient civilizations had unique interpretations of lightning, often attributing it to divine forces.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
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Briefing: The view from Professor Dominic Tierney, author of The Right Way to Lose a War
Strategic angle: Dominic Tierney analyzes US conflicts and the lessons learned from them.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
Briefing: Did Australia's under-16s social media ban work?
Strategic angle: Three months since it came into effect, teenagers tell the BBC how the world-first law has impacted their lives so far.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
Briefing: As It Turns Out, Driver's Ed Helps People Pass The Driver's Test
Strategic angle: Overall, it would be better for the general public if every driver were better trained before getting a license.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
Briefing: Zimbabwe's Biti reportedly detained amid term‑limit row
Strategic angle: Proposed constitutional changes could extend presidential terms, raising concerns over political stability.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
Briefing: French bitcoin evangelical Eric Larchevêque wants his right-wing voice to be part of public debate
Strategic angle: Known to the public as a judge on a television show, the French bitcoin pioneer aims to promote cryptocurrencies ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
Briefing: Badgers' Harvey wins top women's hockey honor
Strategic angle: Wisconsin defender Caroline Harvey has been voted as the winner of the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award for as the top player in college women's hockey.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
Briefing: JWST Probes Emerging Young Star Clusters in Nearby Spiral Galaxy NGC 628
Strategic angle: An international team of astronomers uses the James Webb Space Telescope to observe the spiral galaxy NGC 628, revealing insights into young star clusters.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
Briefing: ‘I had no clue.’ My portfolio is losing money — yet I still pay quite a bit in fees to my adviser and don’t know why. Is there a better option?
Strategic angle: Exploring alternatives to high-fee financial advising amidst portfolio losses.
Editorial Staff Mar 21