What are the key events in your life’s history? What happenings shaped the person you have become? Perhaps they include events such as: … read more

“Life is full of surprises and serendipity. Being open to unexpected turns in the road is an important part of success. If you try to plan… read more

As I write this article, we are entering the winter months in Southern California. I know, I know. For anyone who has ever lived in the Midwest,… read more

Mel Brooks’s horror comedy Young Frankenstein is one of my all-time favorite movies. … read more

I have become painfully aware that my vision is beginning to decline. Objects at a distance appear blurry to me and I need glasses to read.… read more

I recently watched the trailer for Eternals, an upcoming movie release from Marvel Studios. A creation of legendary comic writer and artist Jack… read more

It has been months since several COVID-19 vaccines have been approved for emergency use by regulatory agencies around the world. The Pfizer-BioNTech… read more

“I cannot persuade myself that a beneficent and omnipotent God would have designedly created parasitic wasps with the express intention of… read more

During my time as a graduate student studying biochemistry at Ohio University, I spent many long days—and nights—working in the… read more

My wife and I have visited London on several occasions. While there, we have always relied on the Underground and the city buses for transportation.… read more

Why do so many people think that human evolution is a valid idea? … read more

I have “fat fingers.” The excessive width of my fingers causes me much consternation every time I try to type out a text message using my… read more

“I’ve been dealing with viral outbreaks for the last 40 years. I’ve never seen a single virus—that is, one… read more

It is hard to imagine that anything good could have come from the COVID-19 pandemic. … read more

Years ago, my wife Amy and I adopted two children from an orphanage in Mexico. It was enlightening to glimpse the world through their young eyes. … read more

I don’t really have a bucket list, but if I did, hanging out with koalas would most certainly be near the top. … read more

Are we alone in the universe? Are there alien civilizations scattered throughout our galaxy—and beyond? … read more

When our kids were little, we would decorate the refrigerator door with their artwork. They were so proud of their creations that they wanted them… read more