VICE Loves Magnum

Peter van Agtmael Won't Deny the Strange Allure of War

Thus far, photographer Peter van Agtmael's career has focused on documenting the effects of America's post 9/11 wars both at home and abroad. For this installment of VICE Loves Magnum, we spoke to him about the attraction of conflict, and the realities of censorship and care for a country's wounded. Full story

These Italian Dwarfs Love Getting Their Bones Broken

Achondroplasia is a form of dwarfism caused by a genetic mutation, affecting one in 20,000 people. In Italy, there are about 2,500 people living with achondroplasia. Italian dwarfs, as opposed to other nationalities, are particularly fond of a procedure called surgical lengthenin… Full story

Diseases Are Smarter Than Our Meds

Everyone Will Be Sick in the Drug-Resistant Future

Because I’m an obsessive hypochondriac, I had to know more about this impending biological disaster so that I can spend the interim wallowing in the comfort of a constant state of panic. To help me get there, I spoke with Rachel Nugent. Full story

We Ate Rat Salad

A dish inspired by the estimable butchers of Dalston. Full story

Space Garbage May Trap Us on Earth Forever

Humanity has managed to clog up the land, sea, and air with our disgusting waste, so one might think we’d be mindful of letting our junk turd up outer space. But nope—turns out the void that surrounds our planet is rapidly filling up with garbage. Full story

Street Gangs in Papua New Guinea Look Terrifying

Papua New Guinea’s street gangs, the Raskols, make the gangster claims of US rappers look ridiculous. These guys even make their own weapons—from knives to guns—inside their own settlement. Full story

Kids of "the Iraqi Hiroshima"

The horrifying legacy of the Iraq War. Full story

Fashion Is Destroying the Earth

When you go to a fancy clothing store, you probably don’t think about the process that put that polyester thong-bottom leotard into your hands, but perhaps you should, you selfish shit. Full story

Flame On!

It’s Been a Banner Year for Self-Immolation in Tibet

With the Arab Spring and the Occupy movement getting all the retweets and Facebook "likes" of late, it's easy to forget that Tibet was once the cause du jour, attracting the attention of celebrities like Richard Gere and the Beastie Boys. Full story

Stuart Griffiths Cordially Invites You to Attend the Pigs Disco

In his new photo book, 'The Myth of the Airborne Warrior.' Full story