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Katie Kresser, Ph.D.7 min read

Art for the Ages: How the Old Masters are Relevant Today

Katie Kresser embarks on a journey to explore how art from the old masters can provide proof of the human soul and show commonalities among human beings.
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Purposeful Universe< 1 min read

What Makes Humans Different From Other Animals? [VIDEO]

What makes humans different from other animals? There is a very clear distinction between humans and other animals when it comes to intelligence.
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Telescopes Looking Back in Time and Into the Future of Astronomy [VIDEO]

With James Webb and other telescopes looking back in time, astronomers are learning about the universe's origin and if life could exist on other planets.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.3 min read

Consciousness: A Subjective Capacity That Produces Objective States

Consciousness may refer to the brain’s most adaptive property: its capacity to produce objective states.
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Bill Schmitt6 min read

Lenten Consecration That Speaks to Mary and Us

Commentary on Pope Francis' recent consecration of Russia and Ukraine, hoping to inspire others to pursue an enriched Lenten experience.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.4 min read

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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A Conversation with Dr. Jennifer Wiseman [VIDEO]

Purposeful Universe interviewed Dr. Jennifer Wiseman about her perspective on the cosmos and the formation of stars and galaxies.
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Where Do We Fit in the Universe? [VIDEO]

Where do we fit in the universe? Dr. Jennifer Wiseman shares her wonderment at the human ability to be active learners and participants in the universe.
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How the James Webb Telescope Works

Physics Girl explains how the James Webb Telescope Works by using spectroscopic tools to measure the elements and material on other planets.
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Natalie Batalha — What Do Exoplanets Mean for Us? [VIDEO]

What do exoplanets mean for us? Natalie Batalha explains that exoplanet research has brought the search for life on other planets to the forefront.
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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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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S.3 min read

The Discipline of Lent: Peter Tse on Freedom and Mastery

A look at Dr. Peter Tse's thoughts about 'freedom within constraints' vs 'freedom from constraint' and how to apply it to the Lenten season.
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