Scientists are now looking for a 'Solar Max'. Increased solar activity could cause some real problems in a world that increasingly relies on electronics.

The anthropogenic global warming theory continues to come under scrutiny. Not that it matters, of course, as the people of the industrializing world will not be deterred from burning fossil fuels as they climb out of poverty, and China is the best example of the principle.

A newly discovered fossilized bone fragment discovered in Israel reveals that Homo Sapiens existed at least 400,000 years ago and lived in the Middle East.

Arthur Herman is concerned about U.S. military decline, while the Chinese military is preparing for war in every direction.

Victor Davis Hanson says fears of a general American decline are not new, and have always proved to be wrong.

Michael Barone says we are in a culture war truce as economic issues come to the fore.

U.S. Muslims must confront Islamism, according to this former U.S. Naval officer.

Former N.H. congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter is delusional, according to this piece in the Union Leader. Well, whether delusional or not, she at least won't be practicing her delusions in the halls of Congress.

A pacifist makes the case for American universities to continue the practicing of barring ROTC programs. If, like me, you have forgotten that there are still pacifists out there, read the piece. Delusions come in many forms.

Mathew Continetti writes about the way the world looked to readers of The New York Times in the early 1930s. A fascinating piece that captures how most folks live with the delusions that comfort them, and how a few can see through those delusions.