COVER

Inside the Minds of Animals (Science)

Science is revealing just how smart other species can be — and raising new questions about how we treat them

BUSINESS

China's Big Bet on High-Speed Rail (China)

China is hoping that massive investment in its railway system will speed up development of its interior, give it a competitive edge over other major economies and bring in even more export earnings

LETTERS

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

GLOBAL BUSINESS

Commerce amid Conflict (Economic Development)

In Israel, Arabs and Jews partner in start-ups and find common ground. But the friction remains

Going Ape over Takeovers (Governance)

In the wake of Kraft's conquest of Cadbury, the U.K. considers limits on dealmaking