We explore several aspects of stem-cell research which have been discussed in recent publications and at two recent conferences held in San Francisco.

In this installment on the Prophets, we look at the lives and messages of Jeremiah and Ezekiel.

A number of themes found in the writings of various prophets were first proclaimed by Moses, as this table shows.

Today buyers and sellers do not trust each other, and the economic activity essential for civil order and prosperity has all but stopped for many nations.

Though it’s the world’s dominant economic system, capitalism’s excesses are drawing increasing criticism.

Ancient writings found in the Judean desert have been at the center of conflict for more than 50 years. What have we learned from these much-debated texts?

A number of endangered wild animals have been making a comeback, raising questions about how best to thrive alongside them. Vision reviews Tenacious Beasts by Christopher Preston.

With the world’s number-one virtual currency so much in the headlines and yet so little understood, it’s a good time to look at its origin, volatile price—and surprising environmental implications.

The apostle Paul travels to the city of the goddess Artemis to live and teach for three years before making his way to Jerusalem one last time.

It’s the final week of Jesus’ life on earth. After sidestepping traps set by the religious leaders of the day, He responds to questions about the end of the world.

Are saturated fats as harmful as we have been led to believe? Saturated fat, it seems, deserves another chance.

It’s become increasingly clear to many that our global problems require global solutions. Former UK prime minister Gordon Brown is the latest to lend his voice to the discussion.

When Ben-Gurion proclaimed the State of Israel on May 14, 1948, he likely did not envisage how long the conflict with the Arab world would persist.

Carl Gustav Jung founded an approach he named Analytical Psychology, many tenets of which have led some to refer to him as a “founding father of the New Age.”

Jesus taught that people need a genuine change of heart to solve their problems. Only then will they recognize those things that are truly important in life.

Shimon Peres continues to break the mold. In his own words he has shifted from being a “terrible hawk” to espousing the cause of peace.

Vision interviews brain researcher Jeffrey M. Schwartz.