Posts Tagged: Science

February 11, 2010

Is Angiogenesis the Cure for Cancer?

Angiogenesis. Have you ever heard the term? You will! The Angiogenesis Foundation explains it like this: “Angiogenesis, the growth of new capillary blood vessels in the body, is an important natural process in the body used for healing and reproduction.” It turns out that when the human body’s control of Angiogenesis is out of whack problems like cancer, skin diseases, age-related blindness, diabetic ulcers, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and many others occur. Is this a cure for cancer? We can only hope!

August 19, 2009

The Science of Spirituality

Are Our Brains Hard-wired for God?

Are Our Brains Hard-wired for God?

NPR intelligently asks if human brains are naturally hard-wired for God? A number of reputable scientists believe it is. The science of all of this brain and spirituality talk raises a provoking question: “Is God a delusion created by brain chemistry, or is brain chemistry a necessary conduit for people to reach God?” NPR’s incredible interactive presentation – titled “Is This Your Brain On God” – is as good a place as any to start thinking about this subject. Read more…

January 11, 2007

National Geographic Channel’s 4D Fetal Scans

Thanks to the National Geographic Channel’s breathtaking & revolutionary 4D fetal scans, we can “witness unique footage of multiple fetuses interacting with each other before birth: reaching, touching, fighting and even engaging in game-playing that can continue after they are born“. Read more…

November 10, 2006

Science Experiment for Kids: Surface Tension

My son and I are continuing our shared quest for scientific enlightenment. I admit that it is his sudden and insatiable appetite for scientific knowledge is driving this new relational venture. It’s fantastic! I am shocked at the joy offered me by participating in the most basic of scientific experiments for kids. Our latest science adventure was focused upon “Surface Science” or “Surface Tension”. Read more…

November 5, 2006

Gravity and the Superposition Principle

Gravity, according to a theory postulated by the Emeritus Rouse Ball Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University, Sir Roger Penrose, is responsible for the frustrating inability of quantum objects – such as human beings – to materialize in two separate places simultaneously. Read more…

November 4, 2006

Diggin’ Up Dinosaurs

Watching children learn is beyond incredible. It is simply amazing. The seemingly unimpressive and little but changing expressions on innocent faces reveal some deeply cerebral ideas and internal concepts being formed on the fly. Incredible, to say the least. A child naturally diving into the stream of human curiosity to instinctively drink and satisfy the thirst perpetuated by our very human quest for knowledge is one of the most positive aspects of our nature. Read more…