The Final Frontier
Ten years after the publication of The End of Science, John Horgan says the limits of scientific inquiry are more visible than ever.
by John Horgan
Einstein's Theory of Fidelity
A trove of letters reveals a man of worldly affairs. Yes, that kind of affair.
My Three Einsteins
He was a brilliant scientist, yes, but also a thoughtful philosopher and a master of his own celebrity.
Seeds
How flowering plants beat out the competition on ancient earth
Faster, Sleeker, Smaller
A quarter century's worth of DISCOVER advertisements reveals a radically changing world.
Mars Exposed
With the new Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter zeroing in on its target, NASA scientists prepare for an unprecedented look at the Red Planet's ancient seas and modern ice fields—key sites in the ongoing search for life.