When I come across a science story with a video of the experiment or phenomenon in question, it is hard to pass up. Even if the topic is less familiar, or less obviously connected to my usual themes, the opportunity to show as well as tell is appealing. And so today I find myself writing about bouncing droplets of oil. First, go ahead and watch for yourself. (Video from this story on this paper) Mesmerizing, no? Just me? Actually, I suppose there is a risk it looks too banal; who hasn't seen a ball bounce? You … [Read more...] about Science Corner: Anointing with Oil Again, and Again…
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Science Book Club: Quantum Physics and Theology Ch 5 & Review
Welcome to the fifth (and final) week of our blog book discussion on Quantum Physics and Theology by John Polkinghorne. We're going a chapter a week through the book with posts and discussion here (chapter 1, chapter 2, chapter 3, chapter 4). Since the final chapter is fairly brief, we'll cover it along with some overall thoughts to wrap up this discussion. … [Read more...] about Science Book Club: Quantum Physics and Theology Ch 5 & Review
Science Book Club: Quantum Physics and Theology Ch 4
Welcome to the fourth week of our blog book discussion on Quantum Physics and Theology by John Polkinghorne. We're going a chapter a week through the book with posts and discussion here (chapter 1, chapter 2, chapter 3). For those that like more interactive discussion, we'll have biweekly video chats too; the next one will be tonight, 10/11/17 at 9pm Eastern. Now, on to chapter 4. … [Read more...] about Science Book Club: Quantum Physics and Theology Ch 4
Science Book Club: Quantum Physics and Theology Ch 3
Welcome to the third week of our blog book discussion on Quantum Physics and Theology by John Polkinghorne. We're going a chapter a week through the book with posts and discussion here (chapter 1, chapter 2). For those that like more interactive discussion, we'll have biweekly video chats too; the first one was last week and the next one will be next Wednesday, 10/11/17 at 9pm Eastern. Now, on to chapter 3. … [Read more...] about Science Book Club: Quantum Physics and Theology Ch 3
Science Book Club: Quantum Physics and Theology Ch 2
Welcome to the second week of our blog book discussion on Quantum Physics and Theology by John Polkinghorne. We're going a chapter a week through the book with posts and discussion here; last week was chapter 1. For those that like more interactive discussion, we'll have biweekly video chats too. The first one is tonight (9/27); join us at 9pm Eastern to talk all things science and theology. Now on to chapter 2. … [Read more...] about Science Book Club: Quantum Physics and Theology Ch 2