Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.
Intelligence Series Part 2: Can Aristotle Give Insights into Intelligence?
Cognitive neuroscience corresponds with Aristotle’s 4th century BCE description of a “passive” and an “active” intellect
Intelligence Series Part 1: It Might Not Mean What You Think It Means
With Artificial Intelligence and developmental biology finding intelligence at molecular and cellular levels, we must ask: What is intelligence?
Fr. Spitzer’s Newest Book: Science at the Doorstep to God
Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc. gives a review of Fr. Spitzer's new book: Science at the Doorstep to God.
Roger Bacon and the New Science
Learn about Roger Bacon, a 13th-century Franciscan monk, who is considered a forerunner of the modern scientific method.
Rivers on Mars and Water Vapor in the Asteroid
New evidence indicates there could have been rivers on Mars and water vapor in the asteroid. Water is associated with the possibility of life on Mars.
Just How Big is a Light Year? The Cosmic View
How can we conceive the astronomical distances in space? Maggie Ciskanik answers by explaining the light year and our cosmic view.
Sir Isaac Newton and the Scientific ‘Reformation’
A fascinating look at Sir Isaac Newton's extraordinary life, faith, and scientific contributions.
Of Dying Stars and Dying to Oneself
A Lenten article that looks at how the lessons from a dying star reveal that our dying affects our neighbors.
The Beam in Your Eye: Thinking Traps that Can Blind You
A discussion about thinking traps, how we can overcome them, and how they are a segue for us to become the best version of ourselves.
Valentine’s Day and the Secret of the Heart
Learn about Valentine's Day, St. Valentine, and the role of the heart.
Music and the Brain with Dr. Oliver Sacks: Christmas Edition
Have you ever wondered about the link between music and the brain? Here, Maggie Ciskanik discusses the evidence found by Dr. Oliver Sacks.
St. Albert the Great: The Patron Saint of Scientists and Philosophers
St. Albert the Great's contributions to natural science and philosophy reveal the depth of his understanding of the fundamental parts of the human person.