British writer Alan Garner shares his memories of his friend and running partner, Alan Turing.
British writer Alan Garner shares his memories of his friend and running partner, Alan Turing.
How do you preserve reality in a virtual world? David Fielding tells us in this story about a tribunal tasked with that responsibility.
One could argue that there's been no better time to be a consumer. With a few keystrokes, you could order most any good or service from the comfort of your own home. But does this convenience come at a cost? Journalist Paul Roberts says we're living in a culture of instant gratification, which has the potential to make us all isolated and shallow.
Andrew Weil is one of the most influential voices in alternative medicine today. In his latest, “Spontaneous Happiness,” Weil talks about living a life that promotes happiness and peace of mind.
Wicca or Neo-paganism began as a movement to recreate pre-Christian nature religions. It turns out to be just what a lot of scientists are looking for.
He grew up in Sissinghurst Castle, one of the most beautiful places in England. When he returned as an adult he was astonished and saddened to see ...
Jonathan Lethem talks about his new novel, "Dissident Gardens."
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Let's say you want to design a perfect playground for kids. What would it look like? We turned to some experts to find out — they're 3rd graders from Madison's Marquette Elementary School.