This article appeared in the Special Collector’s Edition of Scientific American, Fall 2014 Einstein’s general theory of relativity says that the universe began with the big bang singularity, a moment when all the matter we see was concentrated at a single point of infinite density. But the theory does not capture the fine, quantum structure […]
The Renewal Project Website is dedicated to reporting on and advancing America’s emergent religious-environmental movement. The site is built around Renewal, the ground-breaking 90-minute documentary film about diverse religious communities who have been motivated by their beliefs to build a more sustainable future. Visitors will discover a vast array of information and resources for educators […]
At 86 years of age, eminent cultural historian Thomas Berry, did an extended video interview that was intended for historical archive purposes. In that session, he shared his primary concerns for the well-being of our planet at this critical moment in evolutionary history. From that lengthy interview, two essential video talks are now available to […]
Renewal is a groundbreaking 90-minute documentary film about people of diverse faiths who have experienced a calling to become better stewards of the earth. It is the first film account of the growth of America’s religious-environmental movement. Eight grassroots stories — each set in a different faith tradition, each focused on a different environmental challenge […]
A smartphone app for exploring the Cosmic Background Radiation
My 2012 book on the search for habitable planets orbiting stars beyond the Sun
My July, 2013 cover story in Scientific American magazine on new ways to search for biological activity on planets orbiting distant stars.
Article in TIME about the first direct detection of evidence for cosmic inflation when the universe was a fraction of a fraction of a second old
My 2003 book about the planning, building and launching of the WMAP satellite, which gave the first precise numbers to the age and composition of the universe, based on its observations of the Cosmic Microwave Background radiation left over from the Big Bang
This short blog describes how scientists discovered water in the cosmos, most of it ice. I hope readers will gain both a deeper appreciation of water/ice and of our interconnectedness throughout the cosmos.
Our Vision is to ignite our sense of connectedness with Earth and nurture a spirituality of Earth care through learning circles.
Creation Spirituality: Reawakening Mysticism, Protecting Our Planet
Gladwyne Montessori is an independent Montessori school on Philadelphia’s Main Line.
Committed to guiding adults in their journey as they discover the truths about childhood and study Montessori pedagogy. Personal growth and deep understanding prepares us for success.
The result is transformative.
