What does it mean to be human? Or, putting the point a bit more precisely, what are we saying about others when we describe them as human? Answering this question is not as straightforward as it might ...

Humans are the dominant species on a dying planet, and we’re still clinging to the idea that we can think our way out, invent our way out, maybe even upload our way out. But what if the solution isn’t ...

In my twice-a-week column, I’ve shared with you tales of hope, grief, setbacks and joy, powered by real people who might otherwise escape the headlines. You’ve shown me that in an age when outrage and ...

On any given Sunday, churchgoers settle into pews and listen to a sermons. A member of the clergy uses text from the Bible and figures out what it has to say about our lives today. How would you feel ...

The U.S. government faces a shutdown after lawmakers failed to reach agreement on a short-term funding plan, with deep ...