New observations of extreme astrophysical systems have crushed attempts to replace Einstein’s general theory of relativity.
Troubled Times for Alternatives to Einstein’s Theory of Gravity
|May 20, 2018
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Delving into the Wonders of Science
|May 19, 2018
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NOVA Wonders, a 6-part series now airing on PBS, explores some of science’s deepest questions.
Universe or Multiverse, Is God the Creator?
|May 19, 2018
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Through the eyes of faith, the fine-tuning argument points to God.
How Early Humans Thrived Through Volcanic Winter
|May 18, 2018
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Nature paper describes how people survived Toba eruption about 74,000 years ago.
Causality in a Quantum World
|May 17, 2018
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The clever use of quantum superposition can muddy certain cause-and-effect relationships.
A New Parable About Christianity and Science
|May 17, 2018
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This one arrived too late for Greg Cootsona’s book, Mere Science and Christian Faith.
What Is Nirvana?
|May 17, 2018
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Liberating oneself from rebirths might seem irrelevant to the non-believer. But nirvana is also a profound psychological goal.
Talking Enlightenment Now with Steven Pinker
|May 16, 2018
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Podcast host Robert Wright’s lively conversation with the Harvard psychologist.
Why Is Gratitude So Hard for Some People?
|May 16, 2018
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If you have trouble being thankful, you’re not alone. Luckily, there’s something you can do about it.
Congress Is Quietly Nudging NASA to Look for Aliens
|May 16, 2018
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The space agency hasn’t funded the search for extraterrestrial intelligence for 25 years. Could that soon change?