Science

Woodblock illustration of Jesus healing a man sitting down holding a cane. Other men in robes stand behind Jesus and look on

The surprising science behind miracles

by Anne Thériault

How an inexplicable healing led one Canadian doctor to discover where medicine ends and miracles begin

An artist's concept comparing Earth to another planet about 1,400 light years away. Earth is on the left side, there is a sun in the middle and another larger planet on the right side. Both are against a black background.

Finding alien life no longer seems far-fetched. What would that mean for us Earthlings?

by David Wilson

As scientists locate thousands of planets beyond our solar system and probe their potential for life, the real mystery is how this

Editor Jocelyn Bell sits and poses with a smile. She is a white woman with short reddish hair above her shoulders. She is wearing a purple short-sleeved shirt and her left arm is propped up on the backrest of the chair she is sitting on.

If we find intelligent alien life, should we communicate with it?

by Jocelyn Bell

As science fiction explores the relationships between humans and aliens, Broadview editor Jocelyn Bell ponders what big discoveries could mean for us

Photograph of Andromeda Galaxy with the stars of the universe in the background. The galaxy's many solar systems form a circular shape giving the impression that Andromeda is a shining whole in an endless field of the universe's mysterious vastness.

Universe discoveries find it more vast and complex than anyone knew

by Kevin Spurgaitis

The findings are prompting some to question whether religion will become obsolete, or whether they will guide humanity to greater enlightenment

Illustration of a person walking toward a bright light

Near-death experiences are under new, rigorous scientific scrutiny

by Alanna Mitchell

Similarities in the descriptions of the experiences are remarkable, and have been tracked across cultures and across the ages

Image of woman's head with coloured neural wires

Neuroscience findings offer tips on how to craft an inspiring sermon

by Alanna Mitchell

Certain types of worship open up new pathways in the brain, and ministers could use these discoveries to spice up their services