So Perfectly Organized
Posted by Rebecca Teti in News on Monday, November 28, 2011
In this video, Alexander Tsiaris, who helped develop the MRI, talks to an audience about the marvels of human development. He also shows a clip of his video showing the development of a person from conception to birth. He tells us among other things
that the developing human body is “so perfectly organized a structure that it was hard not to attribute divinity to it.”
“So perfectly organized” is Science for “fearfully and wonderfully made,” perhaps. At any rate, his wonder is marvelous.
With a polite nod to Lifesite News. You can find a link to Tsiaris’ entire video by clicking the link.
NOT a Vegetable
Posted by Arwen Mosher in News on Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Have you seen this story yet?
A three-year-old boy in New York is missing his cerebellum - a vital part of his brain - and yet continues to learn and develop, defying medical expectations.
According to the article, little Chase Britton’s case is “leaving doctors bewildered and experts rethinking what they thought they knew about the human brain.”
To me, the most inspiring part of the story are the words of his mother, who says of her son, “People could view this as a tragic story. But that depends on how you look at life. You can be angry or you can appreciate what you have been given. Chase was meant to be with us.”
Read the whole thing here.
Why The Other Lines Are Moving Faster
Posted by Rebecca Teti in News on Wednesday, December 22, 2010
For those of you still Christmas shopping, here’s why your line seems to be stuck.
Think Happy, Live Longer
Posted by Arwen Mosher in News on Thursday, November 18, 2010
Do optimists live longer?
According to some very preliminary research, it appears they might. This article has the details.
The team that did the study made it clear that this could be a correlative rather than a causal relationship: “Pessimistic people may be more prone to developing habits and problems that cut life short, such as smoking, obesity and hypertension.”
I know very little about medicine... READ MORE
Building for Science
Posted by Arwen Mosher in News on Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Got any LEGO fans in your house? Or kids who are interested in space exploration? How about both?
If so, you might enjoy reading about this new endeavor: “NASA and LEGO Join Forces”.
As part of the first step of the partnership, astronauts on board the International Space Station will build models out of LEGOs while schoolchildren watch and make similar models in their classrooms.
According to the... READ MORE
A Different Type of Stem Cell
Posted by Arwen Mosher in News on Thursday, November 04, 2010
Along with many pro-lifers, I was saddened to read recently that researchers at the University of Michigan have created our state’s first embryonic stem cell line. But today I read about a different stem cell development that made me happy.
It can be frustrating to read news articles about stem cell research because it seems like most coverage fails to mention the fact that adult stem cell research... READ MORE
"Mommy Brain" Better
Posted by Arwen Mosher in News on Friday, October 29, 2010
Here’s some good news for moms: giving birth may make your brain grow!
Some new research published by the American Psychological Association found that grey matter volume of the 19 new mothers studied “increased by a small but significant amount.”
I’m no scientist (as yesterday’s post proved, ha!) so I can’t critique this research, but I enjoyed reading about the possibility that our bodies might actually build our brains up in order to equip us to take care of new babies. How cool is that?
You can read more details here.
Stimulate with Literature
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Friday, September 24, 2010
Here’s a great article: “How to Raise Boys Who Read.”
It’s full of common sense, and the crux seems about right to me: “The secret to raising boys who read, I submit, is pretty simple—keep electronic media, especially video games and recreational Internet, under control (that is to say, almost completely absent). Then fill your shelves with good books.”
Read the whole thing here. Especially if you have boys of your own.
How to Make Ice Cream in a Plastic Bag
Posted by Danielle Bean in Food on Tuesday, June 08, 2010
So I found this cool link the other day, which told me how to make ice cream with a few simple ingredients and a couple of plastic bags.
I was enchanted. Cream, sugar, ice, plastic bags, and a little shaking ... What could be easier?
Oh, I don’t know, perhaps wrestling wild boars might be easier. By a long shot. I had no idea what I was in for.
You see that glowing candle in the foreground of this... READ MORE
What to Do When You're Stressed
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Monday, May 17, 2010
Listen up, girls. You’re mother is right. If you are feeling stressed, just calling home can make it all better. Or at least help calm you down, anyway.
I loved reading about this study that looked at how young girls, ages 7-12, reacted to interactions with their mothers during times of stress.
At least for young girls, talking on the phone with their mothers reduces a key stress hormone and also... READ MORE
