Biochemist Jennifer Doudna talks to Vision’s Dan Cloer about a genetic-engineering breakthrough that has profound implications for biology and medicine.

Terrorism is nothing new. Yet a meaningful definition remains elusive, understanding the issues is a challenge, and a lasting solution seems more than we can hope for. Are there answers?

Understanding China’s current place in the world requires looking at the nation through a non-Western lens.

In the face of human nature, ideal government has proven elusive. Still, there’s one option we haven’t yet tried.

Three historians undertake a careful review of one of the world’s ancient empires, encouraging readers to take another look at long-accepted facts and interpretations.

Disease epidemics were once explained as expressions of God’s implacable anger over our sinful human nature. Then came modern science.

What’s the answer to the perennial problem of food shortages and famine?

Is there credible evidence that Jesus Christ was a real person? Skeptics notwithstanding, the answer is yes.

It’s a common belief that scientists cannot be religious; the two modes of thinking and explaining the world seem opposed to one another.

Insight Video: Today’s world has more potential for danger and disaster than any period in recent memory.

How can we, as parents, guide our children through a world that they know more about than we do?

If you’ve ever connected with others on the Internet, you’ve probably seen what an unfriendly place it can sometimes be. This may be a good moment to reconsider some enduring advice on how we should talk to one other.

The power of the Internet translates to the power of the people, and many of those people spend a part of each day in what has become a virtual courtroom. Is an everyman mob running amok on social media?

A look back over two thousand years of nearly continuous warfare suggests that violent conflict is inevitable in the human sphere.

Why are laurel wreath crowns so often associated with history’s conquering heroes?

Hard as we may try, we can never guarantee our own security. Still, peace of mind and personal protection in severe trials can be ours.

Educator Michael Redivo says conflict is inevitable, and that learning to deal with it is a key not only to well-being but to growing up. In this interview he talks about his Productive Conflict Model and how it can help children and adults alike to grow in the face of challenging relationships.

Though we’d all like to believe otherwise, our views and opinions may not stem from sound thinking. How can we ensure that wisdom prevails?

Success is often viewed as the attainment of wealth, fame or power. By that measure, however, most of us will never succeed. What is success, and is there any way to guarantee it?

Modern mythologies like Star Wars, Harry Potter and Doctor Who have much in common with ancient tales, not least the essential theme of good versus evil. We all long for a saving hero, but are we looking in the right place?