Why is There Life?
Because, says Britain's Astronomer Royal, you happen to be in the right universe
by Brad Lemley
Dirigibles on the Rise
You won't believe what the engineers at Zeppelin are building these days
May the Best Man Lose
The presidential election highlights an ugly truth about American politics: The most popular candidates often don't get elected.
Where Leprosy Lurks
As we step up the drug battle against AIDS, a new threat lies waiting for us in armadillos and monkeys.
The Future of the Internet
Hang tough, surfers: Here come adventures unimagined, dangers undreamed of, and a towering wave of chaos to test your nerve