All Science articles
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InterviewsKen Ham: ‘You can’t take evolution and add it to the Bible’
Why is secularism on the rise? How did the Church become so lukewarm? The world’s best-known creationist says it’s because Christians have been undermining the authority of God’s word
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OpinionThe Bible and science agree - you really are ‘made in God’s image’
Recent scientific discoveries suggest that, contrary to earlier theories, every strand of our DNA is deeply significant. Writing on International Day of the Unborn Child, Catherine Disher says the news is further evidence that human beings have been perfectly created in the image of God.
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OpinionThe war between science and faith is a lie
Instead, the two are in beautiful harmony, says Sy Garte. Here’s why Christians can feel confident in the truth of scripture and how it supports scientific discovery
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OpinionThere's a God-shaped hole in the BBC's science documentaries
Two new films from the BBC and Humanists UK, featuring Chris Packham and Dr Alice Roberts, seek to explain the origin of our planet from a scientific, secular point of view. But in ignoring the divine, they raise more spiritual questions than they answer, says George Pitcher
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OpinionRishi is wrong. Maths isn’t missing from children’s education, RE is
The prime minister has called for all pupils in England to study some form of maths up until the age of 18. But Rev George Pitcher believes education should help children to understand the world they live in – and numbers can only go so far in doing that
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OpinionProfessor Tom McLeish (1962-2023): A joyful scientist and evangelist for Jesus
Tom McLeish was one of the world’s leading scientists.
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Reviews'Magisteria' expertly demolishes lazy myths about science and religion
Many, but perhaps not all of us, will be familiar with the 1957 big-screen portrayal of Reginald Rose’s legendary drama Twelve Angry Men. For the uninitiated, and with a spoiler alert duly declared, the post-trial drama unfolds in an American courtroom, where the jurors are finalising the ...
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Magazine FeaturesThe robot revolution is coming…But are Christians ready?
Advances in technology mean intelligent machines are likely to play an increasingly important role in our future. But this raises serious ethical, philosophical and spiritual questions, says Dr John Wyatt
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Magazine Features'The heavens declare the glory of God' Why these stunning images point to a creator
The James Webb telescope is sending back unprecedented images, including of a planet beyond our solar system. It's hoped the $10bn project will shed light on the origins of the universe, and perhaps even the search for alien life. Chris Goswami speaks to Christian astronomers to find out how they're interpreting the images, and why they see no contradiction between science and their faith
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Magazine FeaturesDawkins vs Collins: The world’s most famous atheist meets a leading Christian geneticist
Richard Dawkins and Francis Collins recently sat down with Justin Brierley for a Big Conversation on science and faith…and they got on surprisingly well
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TestimoniesWhy I walked away from Christianity – and why my dad stayed
A father and son share their respective reasons for staying and leaving the faith
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OpinionWhy the 'science vs religion' debate is changing for good
Belief in old tropes about science and religion is changing for good, says this new research
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Magazine FeaturesAtheism is trying to undermine these 7 biblical concepts. But it will fail
In re-defining Christian concepts of morality, the soul, free will and more, atheism is leaving our society hollow and directionless. By contrast, it is belief in the God of scripture which upholds and strengthens our understanding of meaning, truth and freedom, argues Alistair McKitterick
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Magazine FeaturesAnti-Bullying Week: Why I teach children the power of words
Ahead of anti-bullying week, which this year has the theme One Kind Word, Kate Jane Neal explains why she created a series of resources which teach children their worth as human beings
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Opinion3 black Christian scientists who changed the world
Their Christian faith motivated them to help make the world a better place
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Magazine FeaturesFearfully and wonderfully made: Why studying the embryo leads me to worship
Jeff Hardin explains how researching human development has caused him to wonder at the beauty of God’s creation
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Magazine FeaturesWonders of the living world: Curiosity, awe and the meaning of life
Join Dr Ruth Bancewicz for a guided meditation, looking at the beauty of God’s creation
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Magazine FeaturesWhy I’m finally a young earth creationist
Writing in response to Dr Luke Barnes' article on why he no longer believes in young earth creationism, physicist and engineer, Dr Jim Mason shares his own story, and explains why he believes a “plain reading” of Genesis leads to a young earth viewpoint
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InterviewsProfessor Rosalind Picard: ‘I used to think religious people had thrown their brains out the window’
A leading expert in Artificial Intelligence talks about her faith journey, life-saving technology and being a woman in science.
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Magazine FeaturesJohn Polkinghorne (1930-2021): The pre-eminent voice on science and religion
Alister McGrath remembers the distinguished academic and Anglican priest who has died at the age of 90
