Freedom is a term that somehow possesses an electricity. We first read it and feel as if it is a promise: the promise of self, of possibility, of living on our own terms. Nations are based on it, revolutions are ignited in its name, and parents vow it to their...

Knowledge has always been mankind's ultimate goal. From the earliest cave drawings to modern scientific advances, our species has been spurred on by curiosity, the persistent desire to understand the world around us. But with curiosity also comes a tough question: is...

We're typically reminded that we're unique, one of a kind, distinct from everyone who's ever lived. It's a comforting idea, one which gives value to our lives and makes us expressive. We're encouraged as kids to "be ourselves," to be honest, to be unique. But...