The Attack of Zombie Science

When we think about how science is distorted, we usually think about concepts that have ample currency in public discourse, such as pseudoscience and junk science. Practices like astrology and homeopathy come wrapped in scientific concepts and jargon that can’t meet the methodological requirements of actual sciences. During the COVID-19 pandemic, pseudoscience has had a… Continue reading The Attack of Zombie Science

South Dakota Legislature Passes Ban On Boys Competing In Girls’ Sports

Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times, Athletes in primary schools and colleges in South Dakota will have to compete in sports with peers of their own gender if Gov. Kristi Noem signs legislation that lawmakers in both state chambers have passed. South Dakota’s House of Representatives, in a 50–17 vote on Tuesday, approved the bill,… Continue reading South Dakota Legislature Passes Ban On Boys Competing In Girls’ Sports

Poltergeists! (Noisy Ghosts? Psychokinesis? Spirits? Demons?)

Podcast: Download MYS195: For centuries, people have reported strange phenomena of objects moving on their own, flying into walls, even injuring and killing people. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli talk about the phenomenon of poltergeists, what they are what causes them, and what the latest research reveals about them. Get all new episodes automatically and… Continue reading Poltergeists! (Noisy Ghosts? Psychokinesis? Spirits? Demons?)

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Not Meant to Go Through it Alone: Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR discusses Spiritual Direction

I had the immense privilege recently of speaking with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR, director of communications for the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, about his vocation story and the role that spiritual direction played on his journey to the priesthood.  He discusses spiritual direction within the order, what it is and is not, and what… Continue reading Not Meant to Go Through it Alone: Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR discusses Spiritual Direction

Shaping China’s Ambitions

As the United States gets its arms around the challenge of a long-term rivalry with China, several powerful but dubious claims are putting down roots in the collective thinking of the U.S. national security community. Some are well on the way to becoming unquestioned articles of faith, and like similar pieces of conventional wisdom that… Continue reading Shaping China’s Ambitions

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Landmark Webb Observatory Is Now Officially a Telescope

After several tense days of unfurling and clicking its various parts into place, the biggest and most sophisticated space telescope ever launched is now complete. On 8 January, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope slowly swung the last 3 of its 18 hexagonal mirror segments into position, locking them together into one 6.5-metre-wide, gold-coated cosmic eye.… Continue reading Landmark Webb Observatory Is Now Officially a Telescope

Adam Carolla: If AOC Was ‘Fat And In Her Sixties’ Nobody Would Listen To Her

Pundit Adam Carolla says that nobody would listen to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez if she was ‘fat and in her sixties.’ “Long Funeral Homes, Short Life Insurers?” Carolla said to Fox News‘ Sean Hannity, drawing a shocked response. “Oh boy, you are going to step in that one,” replied Hannity, asking Carolla to clarify. “She is… Continue reading Adam Carolla: If AOC Was ‘Fat And In Her Sixties’ Nobody Would Listen To Her

Getting Picky: Differences in Lock Pick Naming Conventions

Rake, hook, pick; no we’re not talking gardening tools, we’re highlighting the differences between lock pick types. If you’re just starting with lock picking, you should check out this Lock Picking 101 article to review some of the basics of how locks work and the basic techniques for picking. Side Note: The pick types we… Continue reading Getting Picky: Differences in Lock Pick Naming Conventions