Science, story and feeling display human experience of climate change
News and current events appear both very far away and uncontrollable, and very close, and impactful. Nothing affects the world right now quite like the changes in our global climate and environment seen in the past 20 years.
‘A gift we need to steward well’: AI meets Christianity
Melbourne Christians have the chance to engage with questions about artificial intelligence technology at an upcoming science and Christianity event.
Rescuing young people from the myth of conflict
It is now 90 years ago that some of the greatest scientists of the 1930s gathered from around the world to hear a series of lectures hosted by the California Institute of Technology.
Why the ‘Scientific and Spiritual Human’ was a milestone for me
ISCAST’s The Scientific and Spiritual Human conference was a significant day for one young scientist.
Why this ex physicist teaches theology at a First Nations college
I grew up loving science and looking to the heavens. It seemed natural to pursue physics to explain the wonder and beauty of creation. While learning science, I also grew in my understanding of the love and power of God.
Some Christians believe technology can ‘fix’ us. Scripture differs
For transhumanists, normal human functioning is an arbitrary limit writes Chris Mulherin.
‘Are you playing God?’: sci-fi meets reality at Christian science conference
If you could mutate your DNA, could you get super strength?
If you could change your genes, could you develop a genius intellect?
You can’t give yourself superpowers, but advancements in genetic technology are making these kinds of questions less fantastical.
Why even at work, we live in God’s kingdom
Jesus taught his followers to pray, “Your kingdom come, your will be done.” So, what does this mean for believing scientists today?
‘I have a responsibility to use my God-given gifts’
My faith has always been part of my ecological life, and that faith provides two big motivations for why I do what I do.
Wicked problems, a faithful perspective: Michael Smith
This month we hear from ISCAST fellow Dr Michael Smith. Michael has worked in engineering, marine ecology, climate change research, and computer programming. These days, he builds systems models to improve emergency services. Michael’s PhD was in ecological modelling.