By Brother Guy Consolmagno, S.J. and Father Paul Mueller, S.J. (Image, 2014) If you picked up Would You Baptize an Extraterrestrial? solely on the...
Science and technology
Find U.S. Catholic articles on science, technology, and ethics—insights and reflections for navigating faith in a rapidly changing world.
Flesh may be weak, but our skin is what holds us together and keeps us human. Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to computer systems that can do things we...
Sometimes the best conversations happen when we keep our mouths shut and our ears open. When was the last time you really listened? If you’re anything like me...
Ending our reliance on fossil fuels might mean digging deeper to find alternative solutions to our global energy crisis. Sounding Board is one person’s take on...
By Elizabeth A. Johnson (Bloomsbury, 2014) In the often contentious relationship between science and theology, few issues have stirred as much controversy as...
It seems clear by this point that some spiritual experiences can be observed in the brain. But is it possible to use what scientists are learning about the...
If religious experiences can be seen on a brain scan or made more likely by a variation in a particular gene, what does that tell us about God and faith? It...
If we want people to listen to us speak about God and faith, we also must learn the language of science. When I was a kid, my cousin introduced me to Carl...
“The heavens proclaim the glory of God,” writes the psalmist. As an astronomer at the Vatican Observatory, I get to enjoy those proclamations on a daily...
It’s a familiar sight for anyone who has recently taken a bus or train, stood in a line, or waited for an event to start: Everyone scrolling through their...
