Divinity and Infinity
How do Judaism and mathematics deal with the concept of infinity?
Learning
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How Kids Reason About Religion and Morality: A Conversation with Larisa Heiphetz, PhD
Rabbi Mitelman spoke with Professor Larisa Heiphetz, who researches how both children and adults develop morality through their social worlds.
Sinai and Synapses Fellows Take Over Darwin Day – Part 1
This year, a group of Sinai and Synapses Fellows gathered on Darwin Day to offer their personal stories on how they have experienced the conflict between science and religion in their lives.
When Facts Lead to Uncomfortable Truths
From COVID-19 to racial justice, Professors Brian Nosek and Cailin O’Connor offer insight into the social and sometimes distorted origins of our beliefs.
“Zooniverse” Lets You Expand Scientific Knowledge From Home
Citizen science can be a great way to feel like you’re part of something bigger.
Genetic Engineering For The Rest of Us
How we can teach so many of the complicated nuances of genetics to laypeople, clergy, students, and others who may be new to the big debates?
Science and Religion: Playing in the Sandbox
How does play help us understand the rules of the game for both science and religion? How can they help us better understand and create more joy in the work that we do?
For Both Religion and Science, It’s Good To Not Know
We’re not even aware of how often it is that we use the scientific process to make decisions in our lives – even in our faith lives.
I Am Not Indiana Jones, or Why I Am Writing a Book (It’s Not For the Money)
Paleontological research still often begins with grueling and careful field work, but there are many paleontologists who have never used a pickaxe and shovel in their research.
How Can Educational Research Inform Science Communication?
Scientists and science communicators often believe that hearts and minds could be changed about complex scientific issues if only the public had access to more, and better, information. Yet evidence indicates that this is not the case.
