Why do the works of Jane Austen still hold so much appeal 250 years after her birth? We ask members of the Jane Austen Society of North America as well as writers Sandra Cisneros and Brandon Taylor.

Maimonides knew the difference well. He was not only a philosopher but a man of practical skill at the highest level of ...

Scans reveal unique spiral optic nerves in chameleons, solving a 2,000-year-old mystery about how they move their eyes.

Can we find true fulfillment in a world obsessed with comfort and pleasure? Discover how the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius and Stoic philosophy can guide us toward a life of virtue.