Mayan calendar

A brief history of the end of the world

A look back at apocalypses past SLIDE SHOW

Katie Mcdonough Friday, Dec 21, 2012 7:22 PM UTC
Life slideshow, Mayan apocalypse

My daughter is worried about the end of times on Dec. 21. I laughed at first, but then I saw real fear

Kenneth Rapoza Friday, Dec 21, 2012 12:00 AM UTC
Life Real Families, Fatherhood

The humorist's new book of fake trivia offers a deranged millionaire's tips on surviving the end of the world

Laura Miller Thursday, Dec 20, 2012 5:22 PM UTC
Entertainment John Hodgman, Mayan calendar

Psychology suggests we're irresistibly drawn to dystopias -- and the satisfaction of a self-fulfilling prophecy

Daisy Yuhas, Scientific American Tuesday, Dec 18, 2012 7:44 PM UTC 10
Life Scientific American, Dystopia

In China, guns are illegal. What good is democracy when these rights can't prevent the murder of innocent people?

Mei Fong Monday, Dec 17, 2012 3:47 PM UTC
Life Newtown school shooting