Science in the Bluegrass — Let’s talk about the Vatican Observatory
by“How do I learn more about what the Vatican Observatory does? Who provides the support for that?” Those are questions I like to hear. …
Science in the Bluegrass
Science in the Bluegrass — There’s beauty in things we cannot see
byThere was beauty in April’s total solar eclipse. We could see it. I saw both the 2017 and 2024 eclipses. Seen through a telescope,…
Science in the Bluegrass — Planetariums are expensive but important
byThere is less science in the Bluegrass these days. The University of Louisville’s Rauch Planetarium closed to the public during the pandemic; it has…
Science in the Bluegrass — God speaks to us through matter
byAs a graduate student, I heard a fascinating lecture by Nobel-prize-winning chemist Roald Hoffmann on his “side project,” a chemical/historical exploration of indigo dye….
Science in the Bluegrass — Not so long ago, certain people said science opposed Advent
byYou see, for most of history, people thought this Earth we stand on was the only world that existed. The sun, moon, and stars…
Busy times at the Vatican Observatory
byThese are busy times at the Vatican Observatory. We just had a big celebration for the 30th anniversary of the VO’s main telescope. We…
Science in the Bluegrass — The role of science in catechesis
byThis summer, I had the privilege to attend the Society of Catholic Scientists annual conference. As a Catholic paleontologist, it was very exciting to…
Science in the Bluegrass — Artificial Intelligence?
byArtificial Intelligence (or AI) is in all the news today. What can it do? What will it mean? Can an AI be sentient or…
Science in the Bluegrass – Flowers of Kentucky
byThe wildflowers proclaim the Glory of God, and Kentucky’s waterways tell of God’s handiwork. Wait, that’s not what the Psalmist wrote! Nevertheless, go out…
Science in the Bluegrass — The Gold Mass
byThe Archdiocese of Louisville will celebrate science soon. You are invited to the celebration! Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre will celebrate a Gold Mass for…