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.
How a Blind Astronomer, Wanda Diaz Merced, Found a Way to Hear Stars
When astronomer Wanda Diaz Merced lost her vision, she had the realization that visual scientific data could be translated into sound.
Extraterrestrial Life Part III: A God of Gaps
Dr. Kurland concludes his 'Extraterrestrial Life' series with his thoughts on the SCS 2021 Conference and his argument that we are His sole creation.
Extraterrestrial Life Part II: Ways to Search
What technology is required to aid humans in their attempt to discover whether life exists outside of our Earth?
The Ongoing Hunt for Dark Matter: A Conversation with Dr. Paolo Beltrame
Italian physicist, Dr. Paolo Beltrame spent 15 years on the hunt for dark matter, and this hunt led him to God.
Ensoulment, Art, and Extraterrestrials
If we met extraterrestrial creatures with the biological capacity to have rational thought, art would tell us if they were ensouled by God.
Extraterrestrial Life Part I: Chemical Evolution
What kind of chemistry does life, as we know it, require in order to exist?
The Life of James Clerk Maxwell
James Clerk Maxwell is considered the father of modern physics. Here we will present his contributions and influence within the timeline of his life.
Fr. Angelo Secchi: Priest and the Father of Astrophysics
Fr. Angelo Secchi, SJ a pioneer in the field of astrophysics. He wrote that 'even scientific intelligence is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit.'
Vatican Observatory Launches New Website, Podcast, and Online Shop
The Vatican Observatory has just launched a brand new website, podcast, and online store. Here are the links!
From the Vatican Observatory: Commentary on ‘Cosmos: Possible Worlds’
Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Cosmos: Possible Worlds is on TV this fall. I'm a big Cosmos fan. But of course, the show could always be better—maybe a lot better.
The Ideas Behind Black Holes
Things like black holes have the reputation of being something only wizards can understand. Yet the basic ideas behind black holes are straightforward.