Stephen Budiansky
Recent articles by Stephen Budiansky
Truth Extraction
A classic text on interrogating enemy captives offers a counterintuitive lesson on the best way to get information.
Missing Pieces
The strange case of the disappearing arias and adagios.
Losing the Code War
The great age of code breaking is over—and with it much of our ability to track the communications of our enemies.
Liquid Refreshment
Ponds and other water features can be lovely—but they can be stinking, murky eyesores. A primer on what makes the difference.
Soft-Boiled
Detectives aren't what they used to be.
The Truth About Dogs
Recent explorations into the field of canine genetics are changing the way we think about man's best friend—"man's best parasite" may be more like it—and could help us repair the damage done by a century of inbreeding.