The Ongoing Hunt for Dark Matter: A Conversation with Dr. Paolo Beltrame
Italian physicist, Dr. Paolo Beltrame spent 15 years on the hunt for dark matter, and this hunt led him to God.
The Life of James Clerk Maxwell
James Clerk Maxwell is considered the father of modern physics. Here we will present his contributions and influence within the timeline of his life.
Fr. George Coyne, SJ: Astrophysicist, Priest, and Former Director of the Vatican Observatory
Fr. George Coyne, SJ, passed away February 14, 2020. As an astrophysicist, priest, and former director of the Vatican Observatory, he was a remarkable man.
How These Scientists’ Belief in God Helped Them Understand Nature
Here we highlight just a few of the many scientists whose belief in God helped them understand nature and gave them confidence to pursue scientific truth.
Fr. Angelo Secchi: Priest and the Father of Astrophysics
Fr. Angelo Secchi, SJ a pioneer in the field of astrophysics. He wrote that 'even scientific intelligence is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit.'
Nikolas Steno: Father of Modern Geology
Blessed Nikolas Steno was not only the father of modern geology, but also a faithful Catholic. His love of science only enhanced his belief in God.
Fingerprints: From Crime Scenes to Fighting Disease
Fingerprints are often used to solve crimes, but DNA sequencing (from the Human Genome Project) provides other promising benefits: fighting diseases.
Fr. Georges Lemaitre, 'Father' of the Big Bang Theory
There is a great deal of misunderstanding of the Big Bang theory. Many don't know about Fr. George Lemaitre and the state of cosmology at the time.
Dr. Jerome Lejeune: Holiness and the Genetics of Disease
On January 21, 2021, the Vatican announced that Dr. Jerome Lejeune’s cause for canonization has moved forward, declaring him venerable.
Atheism and Religion: Stephen Hawking and the Pontifical Academy of Sciences
In 1968, Pope Paul VI appointed Stephen Hawking, a brilliant theoretical physicist, and atheist to the Pontifical Academy of Sciences.
