The universe is endlessly mysterious—there’s far more out there that we don’t understand than what can be explained. The desire to face the great unknown is what drives inquisitive minds into physics, astronomy, medicine, and other... Read More

We always imagined these Foreword FaceOff interviews to be—secretly, perhaps—a reviewer’s dream come true. The chance to ask a favorite author a slew of questions about anything at all, what’s not to love? And don’t think our... Read More

Diversity brings about lots of exciting changes to a population, and those of us who embrace a multicultured, pluralist society believe that our lives would be boring without continuous influx and blending of different cultures. In a... Read More

Who among us wouldn’t benefit from a long stint in a Japanese Buddhist temple—sitting quietly, tending lotus plants and koi, eating honest food? For many wired-up Americans with chatterboxes for brains, the thought of such a retreat... Read More

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, and taste buds. Forgive the playful revision, but the topic of this week’s interview has opened our eyes to the important role food and meal sharing plays in the Bible.... Read More

The universe is giving up her secrets, slowly but surely, and we’re learning some fascinating stuff about what happens when black holes crash into each other, organic matter on Mars, a zombie star that seems to come back to life after... Read More

It takes courage to put words to paper with the intention of seeing it through to a finished book. In essence, fledgling authors are seeking to join the company of Leo Tolstoy, Ernest Hemingway, Virginia Woolf, and other giants, and... Read More

Everything dies, as we learn at a young age. Right up until the day we die ourselves, death happens constantly around us. Insects and songbirds smashed against windshields, worms and caterpillars smushed on sidewalks, gang violence on... Read More