Rescuing our future scientists and engineers from quitting before they start
In my capacity as a science educator and speaker, I once sat across a table in front of…
From stardust to sentience: How scientific literacy can improve your ability to foster gratitude
It’s not uncommon to hear religious people refer to faith as a source of comfort. In fact, there…
80 years on from Schrödinger’s ‘What Is Life?’, philosophy of biology needs rescuing from radicals
What Is Life? by Erwin Schrödinger was a seminal work in philosophy of biology. Published in 1944, this…
Is ‘intelligent design’ on the cusp of overthrowing evolutionary science?
For many of us working in science, philosophy, and education (or a combination thereof), ‘intelligent design’ (ID)—the pseudoscientific…
The Galileo of Pakistan? Interview with Professor Sher Ali
Introduction In October 2023, a rather bizarre piece of news from Pakistan made the national and international news:…
The Enlightenment paradox: review of ‘Dark Brilliance’ by Paul Strathern
The seventeenth century did not get off to a great start in Europe. Religious conflict still simmered, and…