Blog Post by Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.
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Pope St. John Paul II: Catechesis and The New Evangelization
Pope St. John Paul II
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.6 min read
Why Are We So Obsessed with ChatGPT?
What Does the Fascination with ChatGPT Tell Us About Us?
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Does the Universe Care About Purpose?
Does the Universe Care About Purpose? There's evidence that purpose is beneficial, but some scientists are bothered by the idea of purpose in the universe.
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The First 100 Days of the James Webb Space Telescope
Images from the First 100 Days of the James Webb Space Telescope continue to astound and delight scientists and astronomy enthusiasts alike.
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Why Do We Have Emotions? The Science Behind Positive Emotions
Why do we have emotions? Research has linked positive emotions with better health outcomes and relationships. But why did we develop them to begin with?
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Raw Beauty: The Yuba River and the Webb Telescope’s First Images
The Yuba River and the James Webb Space Telescope’s First Images show how technology can both reveal beauty and foster a sense of awe.
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Awe and the Astronaut: The Science of Awe
What is the science of awe? The overview effect is generated by a unique viewpoint, and shares many similarities with an the experience of awe.
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James Webb’s First Images: Light From the Early Universe
The first image from the James Webb Space Telescope was unveiled on July 11, 2022. It captures light from galaxies within 1 billion years of the Big Bang.
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What Do Meaning and Purpose Have to Do with Happiness?
How do meaning and purpose affect happiness? Happiness is more than just a positive emotional state, and purpose in life helps individuals feel grounded.
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MIT Physicist and Nobel Laureate Frank Wilczek Wins 2022 Templeton Prize
MIT Physicist and Nobel Laureate Frank Wilczek wins 2022 Templeton Prize
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Consciousness: A Subjective Capacity That Produces Objective States
Consciousness may refer to the brain’s most adaptive property: its capacity to produce states of objectivity.
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Meet Natalie Batalha and Natasha Batalha, JWST’s Mother-Daughter Team [VIDEO]
Natalie Batalha will work with her daughter Natasha on data from the James Webb Space Telescope that may confirm if any of these planets show signs of life
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