Many have heard about the so-called “doubling accumulation” of human knowledge. Some think this rapid acceleration will catapult human civilization beyond the stratosphere, while others are concerned that mankind’s growing capabilities will result in uncontrollable consequences—including global catastrophe. Where is human knowledge headed?

Smartphones have become indispensable tools in modern life, but their constant presence may be reshaping how we think, remember, and feel. Researchers are increasingly concerned about how the overuse of smartphones affects cognitive function (Smithsonian Magazine, September 12, 2025).

Germany recently hosted the 24th Berlin Security Conference. This conference included attendees from nations inside and outside of Europe, including many NATO nations. During the conference, the United States Ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, spoke on behalf of President Donald Trump and mused, “I look forward to the day when Germany comes to the United States and says that we’re ready to take over the Supreme Allied Commander position.

Is what you believe supported by the Bible? Have you studied the Bible to see what it teaches? Does the Bible say what you think it says? Comparing the case of two cities evangelized by the Apostle Paul illustrates the importance of exercising diligence to prove what the Bible says.

Thessalonica and Berea are two of the cities in which Paul preached and established congregations of early Christians. They responded very differently to Paul’s words.

One of the areas in which technology is advancing rapidly is robotics. Building a humanoid robot controlled by artificial intelligence is the ultimate goal of a number of engineers. Many technology companies are spending fortunes to make this happen and capture a multi-trillion-dollar market to replace human workers with intelligent machines built in the human image. In this effort, one of the most difficult problems to solve has been building a robotic hand that rivals the dexterity and precision of the human hand.