Blog Post by Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.
Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.2 min read
The Role of Randomness and De Novo Mutations in Evolution
An analysis of de novo mutations in two populations point to a role for non-random mutations in evolution.
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James Webb Space Telescope and Beyond
The James Webb Space Telescope launched at 7:20 AM on December 21, 2021. Its mission is to capture infrared light from the dawn of the universe.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.8 min read
Belief and the Brain, Part 2: The Neurology of Transcendence
What can science tell us about the claims of mystics of experiencing contact with God, a non-material reality? What is the neurology of transcendence?
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Progress in the Search for Habitable Exoplanets
Are there habitable exoplanets? In 2001, the first exoplanet inside a habitable zone was discovered. What are the most recent developments in this search?
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Belief and the Brain Part 1: Is the Human Mind Unique?
Modern neurobiological investigations seek to understand the human brain and explore whether there is a scientific basis for our belief in the spiritual.
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Habitable Worlds and the Origin of Water
The Öberg Astrochemistry Group uses observations to address how molecules form and how their evolution may be associated with the origins of life.
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Dr. Vera Rubin and Why Dark Matter Matters
Because of Dr. Vera Rubin, dark matter became a household term in the 1980’s, but we still aren’t sure what it is or even if it really exists.
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