Why can we think about the universe when the universe cannot think about us? This simple, yet profound, question leads to fascinating philosophical,… read more
What does the discovery of a strange new planet mean? From any perspective, it may mean that the universe continues to surprise us with its variety.… read more
Does the Bible give an accurate account of the things it describes? The answer to that question has enormous ramifications on how we choose to live.… read more
Each planet in our solar system possesses unique and fascinating features. Earth hosts an abundant, dazzling array of life. Mars houses the largest… read more
In May 1997, an IBM chess-playing computer called Deep Blue defeated a grandmaster human chess player (under regular time controls) for the first… read more
Two questions fascinate me: (1) Does life exist in the universe beyond the confines of Earth? (2) Will we ever create artificial intelligence here on… read more
When Albert Einstein first proposed his general theory of relativity, it transformed the way scientists thought about space and time. Specifically,… read more
What comes to mind when you think of water? Personally, water reminds me of some of my favorite activities: canoeing down the spring-fed rivers of… read more
If only space travel were as easy as depicted in Star Wars or Star Trek! Traveling a few thousand times the speed of light onboard the Enterprise or… read more
Many people who witnessed the great eclipse of 2017 will remember it as a wondrous spectacle. But one amateur astronomer saw the event as an… read more