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.
Modelled on the human brain, AI is advancing fast. How should Christians respond?
Artificial intelligence has been around since the 1940s but only in the last decade has it taken off, with the development of deep neural network techniques inspired by the structure of the human brain.
Has science disproved religion?
Wondering about religion and science? Dr Chris Mulherin has some insights.
His bubble burst, but this scientist’s faith is stronger for it
In the last in our series on younger Christian scientists, we welcome Caleb McElrea, science communicator with science education business Mad About Science. Caleb chats to ISCAST Publications Director, David Hooker, about his journey through science and faith.
Christian scientists explore faith in tech-driven world | Pictures
Elspeth Kernebone 25 November 2022 Christians in science have gathered for the first of a two-day conference discussing Christian living in a techno-scientific world, run by ISCAST – Christians in Science and Technology. The event’s aim was to consider how Christians could live as faithful followers of Jesus, as new scientific discoveries and technological advancements […]
Genetic code reveals God’s amazing creation for David
As we continue our series on younger Christian scientists and their science-faith journeys, executive director Chris Mulherin, at ISCAST – Christians in Science and Technology, speaks with David MacPherson about his experience with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and his passion for science.
Technology can now ‘enhance’ humanity: Should Christians be on board?
What might humans become with technology? The prospect of enhancing human capacities through technology has long been a theme in science fiction, and we are seeing more and more real-world implementation.
Meet the minister fighting space junk
Tackling clutter of celestial proportions from a sloping paddock in Emerald, is all in a day’s work for the Reverend Professor Lachlan Thompson.
Why Christians should celebrate medical research
As a Christian, I have been disturbed during the recent pandemic by the number of fellow Christians who have questioned or sown doubts in the value and safety of the recent national vaccination program.
Why following God’s call might mean care for … insects
All life that God created on this planet is beautiful, complex and delicately interconnected, but do we appreciate how critical our part is in nurturing it?