Now, in three papers that together exceed 150 pages, Guàrdia and two collaborators have proved for the first time that instability inevitably arises in a model of planets orbiting a sun. “The result is really very spectacular,” said Gabriella Pinzari, a mathematical physicist at the University of Padua in Italy. “The authors proved a theorem… Continue reading New Math Shows When Solar Systems Become Unstable
What the Holy Spirit Does for Us on Pentecost
Pentecot is one of the three major feast of the Church’s liturgical calendar in that it is next to Easter and before Christmas in prominence. Fifty days after Easter and ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven, now the Father and Son send the Holy Spirit, who descends in tongues of fire (Acts 2) and… Continue reading What the Holy Spirit Does for Us on Pentecost
Tough New Hate Crime Law Has Irish Fearful Their Luck’s Running Out on Free Speech
Above, St. Patrick used to lay down the law to Ireland’s rulers, but today it’s more the other way around. By S.A. McCarthy, RealClearInvestigationsMay 24, 2023 LIMERICK, Ireland — Ireland is on the verge of passing the most aggressive hate crime law in the European Union, which includes the first legal protections in the EU… Continue reading Tough New Hate Crime Law Has Irish Fearful Their Luck’s Running Out on Free Speech
Mysterious Feedback (20, 21, 24, 130, 240-243)
Podcast: Download MYS259a: Mysterious feedback! Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli answer your mysterious feedback on recent episodes, including fan art, the lost planet Vulcan, weight loss, Dyatlov Pass, lie detectors, Egyptian afterlife and mummies, rainmaker Charles Hatfield, giants and more. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Watch this episode… Continue reading Mysterious Feedback (20, 21, 24, 130, 240-243)
What It Would Take for Electric Vehicles to Help Power the Grid
CLIMATEWIRE | A new California bill would turn electric vehicles into a backup power supply for the state’s troubled grid. But experts say the idea — while promising — still has some technological hurdles to overcome. And they warn that mandates such as the one prescribed in the California measure could increase the cost of electric… Continue reading What It Would Take for Electric Vehicles to Help Power the Grid
The Mighty Power of the Name of Jesus
There is something in the name of Jesus that is awesome and fascinating. Hence, the quiver of an intercessor cannot be complete without it. The name of Jesus is the seat of authority. St. Paul highlights the power that is intrinsically connected with this name when he says: “Therefore God has highly exalted Him and… Continue reading The Mighty Power of the Name of Jesus
Criminal Justice Disaster | RealClearPolicy
Over the past decade or so, America has undertaken a radical experiment with criminal justice reform. The consequences have been devastating. The number of people arrested in America each year has fallen sharply over the past two decades. Public prosecutors now prosecute significantly fewer cases. Those that are convicted can generally expect shorter sentences. The… Continue reading Criminal Justice Disaster | RealClearPolicy
Dogs Can Carry Mutant Flu Strains
Mutant strains of a common human flu virus have been found in dogs for the first time, prompting concerns that such viruses could start to spread easily among pets—and potentially evolve into dangerous new strains that jump back to humans. Nanjing Agricultural University virologist Shuo Su and his colleagues identified two dogs in southern China… Continue reading Dogs Can Carry Mutant Flu Strains
What if it’s Wonderful? Preparing our Hearts for Pentecost
If there’s one virtue I struggle with, it would be hope. In part because of my melancholic nature, my inner pendulum swings more toward pessimism. I see the difficulties before they arise, sigh with the weight of anticipated woes, expect disappointment around every corner, and wait for the other shoe to drop. At times, it… Continue reading What if it’s Wonderful? Preparing our Hearts for Pentecost
Memories Help Brains Recognize New Events Worth Remembering
Memories are shadows of the past but also flashlights for the future. Our recollections guide us through the world, tune our attention and shape what we learn later in life. Human and animal studies have shown that memories can alter our perceptions of future events and the attention we give them. “We know that past… Continue reading Memories Help Brains Recognize New Events Worth Remembering