Whet Moser

By raw numbers, there are fewer Catholics in Cook County than there used to be, and by percentage as well. But it's probably more to do with losing citydwellers than losing faith, as the collar counties have seen large increases in their Catholic populations. The only religion to add big numbers in Cook County? Muslims, with Pentecostals trailing far behind. Read more

This is your brain in traffic: how we perceive the neighborhoods, streets, and buildings around us—in the car, on foot, and on bike, we create different mental maps. Read more

A tour of the Detroit suburbs and its historical villages that doubles as a reflection on architecture and memory; and a look at IKEA's model London neighborhood in the shadow of Olympic Stadium. Read more