I know the world faces a lot of weighty issues right now. Some of you may be on college campuses with recent or ongoing police activity, cancelled or disrupted commencement events and other types of disturbances to what is usually a celebratory season. And all of that stems from events in Israel and Palestine, where staggering numbers of lives have been lost and many more irreversibly altered. I might wish science could offer answers to the uncertainty, but clashes of values are not readily adjudicated by its methods. … [Read more...] about Science Corner: I Wan’na Be Like You
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Science Corner: Imperius Rex?
Everything is simpler in the comic books. Consider dominion of the world's oceans. In both Marvel and DC comics, the sunken city of Atlantis (a public domain concept, after all) serves as a capital city for the seven seas. Namor typically sits on the Marvel Atlantean throne (in the upcoming Black Panther film, Namor will hail from TlÄlÅcÄn instead), vigorously defending the interests of the oceans and meeting all surface-dwelling challengers with a hearty "Imperius Rex!" His opposite number at the Distinguished … [Read more...] about Science Corner: Imperius Rex?
Duke Divinity Scholarships for Fellowship in Theology, Medicine, and Culture
As we hear of opportunities that may be of interest to Christian scholars, we often share them at the ESN blog as a public service. Duke Divinity School shared this scholarship opportunity with us recently. … [Read more...] about Duke Divinity Scholarships for Fellowship in Theology, Medicine, and Culture
Healing
Heather Walker Peterson began ESN's 2018 Lenten devotionals with reflections on Lent as Healing Time. Today Mark Eckel shares a story of healing. To God be the glory! Note: For ESN's posts tagged Lent, follow this link. … [Read more...] about Healing
The Residency Match: Medicine’s Romantic Comedy
For graduating 4th year medical students, spring brings warm weather, seasonal allergies, March Madness’ and the dreaded Residency Match. The Match is kind of like medicine's version of online dating. Med students and residencies consider and rank their most eligible suitors, hopefully leading to a 3-to-5 year committed relationship. As Match results are revealed, med schools announce proudly, “X percent of our students got their first choice for residency!” Then, as in any romantic comedy, residency programs and new … [Read more...] about The Residency Match: Medicine’s Romantic Comedy