SCIENCE BLOG

Humanity’s Home Preparation

By Jim Virkler | November 7, 2017

Published 11-7-2017 Skillful preparation of a residential homesite is a complex process. There are many layers of preparation sequences as a home is constructed in anticipation of owner occupancy. Many…

What Sort of Miracle?

By Jim Virkler | November 3, 2017

Miracle is a term with many meanings in different contexts. When the term is used in connection with radical or unexplained improvement in one’s medical condition—miracle is frequently applied. Seldom…

Earth without Seasons

By Jim Virkler | October 27, 2017

Published 10-27-2017 Planet Earth’s annual sequence of seasons is a defining characteristic. Weather and climate manifestations are intricately related to conditions generated by our seasons. As we travel north or…

Sustained by Seasons

By Jim Virkler | October 20, 2017

Published 10-20-2017 The seasons of Planet Earth sustain humanity in several ways, including supplying emotional needs. Seasonal changes are enjoyable to many Earth residents, especially those who choose to live…

Spectrum of Weather Events

By Jim Virkler | October 13, 2017

Published 10-13-2017 Our focus in recent weeks has been the destructive impact of hurricanes in the southeast quadrant of the United States. Hurricanes form when sufficiently warm oceans join with…

Coping with Problems and Tragedy

By Jim Virkler | October 9, 2017

Published 10-9-2017 Humans propose diverse rationale for believing or not believing in the the existence and actions of an omnipotent Creator. One of the most common reasons is personal belief…

Is Earth Really a Place to Thrive?

By Jim Virkler | September 29, 2017

Published 9-29-2017 Our recent posts on the Atlantic hurricanes of 2017 have triggered serious reflection on the meaning of thriving. Does the recent spate of destructive hurricanes and earthquakes strengthen…

Universal Perfection

By Jim Virkler | September 22, 2017

Published 9-22-2017 “In a perfect world there would be no hurricanes.” Does this pithy aphorism involve a universal truth? Depending on how we define perfection and, in particular, what a…

Hurricane Genesis

By Jim Virkler | September 17, 2017

Published 9-17-2017 Genesis: the origin or mode of formation. In the context of hurricanes, two of which devastated the Caribbean region and the US mainland in late summer 2017, we…

Pondering Hurricanes

By Jim Virkler | September 12, 2017

Published 9-12-2017 The onset of two deadly hurricanes in late August and early September 2017 broke a twelve year stretch of relative calm with respect to the most destructive Category…