Ceres is the biggest thing between Mars and Jupiter. But that didn’t make it easy to find. Darkly orbiting the sun from within the heart of the asteroid belt, it’s long been a spark for scientific imagination. The American astronomer Garrett Serviss made Ceres home to a species of giants that could grow to a… Continue reading The Dwarf Planet on Our Doorstep
How COVID-19 Transformed the Jobs Market
While it may seem a distant memory now, the COVID-19 pandemic initially devastated the U.S. economy. It also exposed and exacerbated existing inequities in society. The wealthy could escape to safer retreats—ranches in Montana or doomsday getaways in New Zealand. Stuck where they were, workers had fewer options and died at higher rates. But just… Continue reading How COVID-19 Transformed the Jobs Market
Exorcist Diary: Was Judas Possessed?
This week in the daily liturgy we read the Gospel accounts of Judas’ betrayal. It is ugly stuff. The Scriptures say that Judas was a thief and took money from the common purse (Jn 12:6). Moreover, he conspired with the chief priests and Temple officers on handing Jesus over to them. A real opening to… Continue reading Exorcist Diary: Was Judas Possessed?
Iraq To Drop Dollar For Yuan In Trade With China
Via The Cradle, The Iraqi central bank announced Wednesday that, for the first time, it plans to allow trade from China to be settled directly in yuan instead of the US dollar to improve access to foreign currency. “It is the first time imports would be financed from China in yuan, as Iraqi imports from… Continue reading Iraq To Drop Dollar For Yuan In Trade With China
The Versailles Time-Slip (Moberly-Jourdain Incident, An Adventure)
Podcast: Download MYS244: In 1901, two Englishwomen visiting the French palace of Versailles had a strange experience. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss their encounters with strangely dressed people in what has become known as a time-slip and what could explain it. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Watch… Continue reading The Versailles Time-Slip (Moberly-Jourdain Incident, An Adventure)
Why Doctors Can’t Name Female Anatomy
In season 4 of The Sopranos, Tony is struggling to understand the birds and the bees. He’s having a hard time dealing with the fact that Valentina, the well-coiffed art dealer he’s currently chasing, is also dating his rival Ralphie. Tony can’t stand the idea of sharing a woman and tries to break it off,… Continue reading Why Doctors Can’t Name Female Anatomy
Veterans Need to Share Their Stories
Travis Martin was a sergeant in the U.S. Army who served two deployments in Iraq. In his book War and Homecoming: Veteran Identity and the Post-9/11 Generation, Martin explores how veterans see themselves—and how that is influenced by the way civilians see them. He delves into stereotypes of military service, then argues that veterans can… Continue reading Veterans Need to Share Their Stories
The Slow Years: Productive vs. Fruitful
We were wrapping up the Q&A session after my talk at an online writer’s conference. The recording had already stopped and I relaxed and stretched my legs under my desk as the moderator asked me to field a final question. It was one I’m asked frequently: How do you find time to write? I paused.… Continue reading The Slow Years: Productive vs. Fruitful
Combustion Going Bust: Global Phase-Outs Of Gasoline Cars
The European Union last week approved a law that will ban the sale of combustion engine cars in its member states from 2035. For Germany and Italy as well as for Romania, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic and Hungary, the new bill sets a first deadline for the sale of gasoline-powered cars. However, as Statista’s Katharina Buchholz reports,… Continue reading Combustion Going Bust: Global Phase-Outs Of Gasoline Cars
Starts With A Bang! The Big Bang (Science & Faith)
Podcast: Download MYS245: In the 20th century, scientists began to theorize what Christians have long held: that the universe had a definite beginning. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli ask what is the Big Bang, what evidence points toward it, and what are its implications. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email… Continue reading Starts With A Bang! The Big Bang (Science & Faith)