Tag: Science

Physicist Stephen Hawking says in a new book that the “universe can and will create itself from nothing,” so there is no need for God.

Rice University sociologist Elaine Ecklund has tested that belief by surveying more than 1700 leading scientists about their personal faith. She finds that many, nearly half of the responding scientists, describe themselves as being religious. But because of perceived pressures, they keep their faith beliefs to themselves, living what Ecklund describes as a “closeted faith”.

Scientists announce creation of first reproducing synthetic life form. A team of biologists based in Maryland and California have modified a number of natural biological

Charisma — personal charm and magnetism — is a quality we look for in our leaders, including (especially?) the clergy. It’s not proven by this experiment, but it’s an interesting hypothesis that when we find someone charismatic the areas of the brain associated with vigilance and skepticism are deactivated. Charisma can be a force for good, but it can so easily be misused.

Have human beings stopped evolving or are they evolving faster than ever? Some scientists look into the role that religion plays in evolution.

Twp prominent physicists have proposed a theory of time in which the future intervenes and stops the discovery of the God particle:

In most of the United States you’ll want turn back your clock one hour before turning in tonight. You don’t want to be one of