“Does the Universe Have a Purpose? I hope so." —Elie Wiesel 1 People ask: “Does the universe have a purpose?” But they're really asking: “Is there a higher power that created everything, including me, ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. How will the universe end? – Iez M., age 9, ...

Do trees have minds? A friend posed this question during one of the high school afternoons we habitually spent—no doubt with too much time on our hands—engaging in amateur philosophical banter. It ...

One of the most startling scientific discoveries of recent decades is that physics appears to be fine-tuned for life. This means that for life to be possible, certain numbers in physics had to fall ...

One of the most startling scientific discoveries of recent decades is that physics appears to be fine-tuned for life. This means that for life to be possible, certain numbers in physics had to fall ...

Our universe seems to be perfectly suited for life. But anyone who claims that's evidence of a multiverse is falling prey to a logical fallacy. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn ...