Beginning with Project Ozma in 1960, and for the last 25 years through SETI, Frank Drake has spearheaded the quest to hear from other intelligent beings in the universe.

The idea that global peace can be achieved through world government has a long history. But how realistic is this hope?

The European “process model” of governing carries two troublesome risks.  The first is a moral dilemma. The second is its vulnerability to tyranny.

The European “process model” of governing carries two troublesome risks. The first is a moral dilemma: where does a secular society look when setting moral boundaries?

Our planet shows increasing signs of succumbing to our assault. There are many ideas on fixing the problem, but the solution lies close to home.

In his semi-retirement from a long career focusing on outer space, scientist Robert Nathan is focusing on how humans can extend their life on earth.

Aging and death are part of life—or are they? Science is telling us that it may soon be possible to extend life indefinitely. But is that what we really want?

Recent interviews by David Hulme emphasize the disturbing truth that humanity has no sure protection against the rise of totalitarianism.

The last century was a time of cosmic exploration; George Hale’s contribution was in building tools that have given us greater access to the universe.

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made the first extraterrestrial steps for mankind after the lunar module Eagle landed on the moon.

For almost anyone alive on July 20, 1969, the first words from the Moon and man’s first steps are flashbulb events immortalized in the mind.

Alan B. Shepard, Jr. lived twice as long as many people expected. The first American in space, he lit America’s enthusiasm to rally behind the space program.

American and British researchers have identified several indicators that child care now occupies less of the average adult’s lifetime than in past decades.

Vision publisher David Hulme discusses politics and religion—and politics as religion—with Italian author and historian Emilio Gentile.

History teaches some sad lessons about leaders who set themselves up as political saviors, harnessing religion for political gain.

On the heels of extensive government intervention in economies around the world, Ayn Rand made a comeback. Is her philosophy really the answer?

It’s unusual to find someone who not only retains his or her early views but builds a whole superstructure of philosophical meaning atop them. Ayn Rand was such a person.

Statistics say very little about how to address the complex problem of teen pregnancy. What are the issues, and what can parents do to help?

Vision interviews Bill Albert, chief program officer for the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, on the importance of healthy relationships.

As parents and teachers know (but many teens don’t), parenthood is not all fun and games and cuddly babies who chortle happily in their prams.