The lunar landing represents a significant milestone for China's space program. China sent its first astronaut to space in 2003.

Nobody knows when the next galactic supernova might occur, but thanks to the development of massive neutrino detectors, we would have an "unprecedented peek at the action."

Unfortunately, family vacations can often be an intense time of stress when the ostensible purpose is to relax and recharge.

Jesus and Buddha both embraced the philosophy of love your enemy. Columbia University professor Robert Thurman takes us through the history of vengeance and explains how to minimize contention between you and your enemies.  

If you disregard the original intentions of Bach and the intentions of the church authorities who commissioned his music, you are missing the most subversive element of Bach—his independence of spirit, his humanism.  

Scientific advances are coming fast and furious, and so it is becoming increasingly important to become familiar with aspects of genomics that will impact routine medical care in profound ways.    

Move over Willy Loman. Selling today is about servicing latent and hidden problems, an ability that research shows is common among artists. 

“The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.” ― Jane Austen

Charles Vest, the legendary former president of MIT, has died. Back in 2007 he told Big Think that his fascination with all things physical grew out of taking discarded things apart and building something new with them. 

Ian Fleming's character is at high risk for sexual dysfunction, along with a long assortment of alcohol-related diseases that will eventually kill him at the age of 56. 

“Nothing in the world can one imagine beforehand, not the least thing, everything is made up of so many unique particulars that cannot be foreseen.” ― Nostradamus (born on this date in 1503, we think)

"Breathe-in experience, breathe-out poetry."- Muriel Rukeyser (born on this date in 1913)

A huge pool of magma is under the surface, representing an existential threat to America, as well as the rest of the world. One scientist estimates an eruption would be 2,000 times the size of Mount St. Helens. 

The reliable Geminid meteor shower is an annual hit for stargazers, and it should not disappoint this year despite waxing gibbous moonlight during the shower's peak tonight (December 13/14).

“The one who comes to question himself cares for mankind.” ― Kenneth Patchen (born on this date in 1911)

Your computer will be able to answer your questions before you ask them or even before you realize you have a question.

Scientists have developed a way of trapping single sperm cells inside metal nanotubes. The direction of these 'spermbots' can be controlled remotely to deliver drugs or fertilize an egg.

Schekman compares the incentives that journals such as Nature, Cell and Science offer scientists to Wall Street's bonus culture. 

Thick clouds, rain, a bright Gibbous Moon and chilly temperatures will make for difficult stargazing. Fortunately the Slooh space camera's broadcast team will be providing all night coverage that includes expert commentary from Bob Berman.  

A human-sounding telemarketer says she is real. Can you tell from this recording?