The future truly is right now. University of Newcastle Physics Professor, Paul Dastoor, spoke to Open House about the super lightweight, printable, recyclable solar cells his team have invented. 300 times lighter than ordinary solar cells they have been 15 years in the making but represent a huge energy revolution.
The death of US Senator John McCain from brain cancer marked the end of life of public service for a man whose faith helped him endure five and a half years as a Prisoner of War in Vietnam. He was eulogised by all the living US Presidents, most of whom attended his funeral service. He had many long term friendships, many with political opponents. However, there was one person he never got along with, current President Donald Trump. The animosity was mutual which was made clear by the funeral arrangements and the official White house response to Senator McCain’s passing.
Rather than being paralysed by having no ‘guidance’, we often have to make a decision and trust God to oversee it.
Emotional intelligence requires us to do four things: be aware of our feelings, regulate our emotions, empathise, and work *with* people, rather than do things to them.
Read Mark 12:28-31 28 Then one of the scribes approached him. He had been listening to the discussion, and noticing how well Jesus had answered them, he put this question to him, “What are we to consider the greatest commandment of all?” 29-31 “The first and most important one is this,” Jesus replied—‘Hear, O Israel,… Continue reading Beyond the Rule Book
In a world where illness seems to be everywhere, where does failing biology stop and personal responsibility begin? On Open House author of Unwell, Mike McRae, explored the nature of illness and disease.
Christian movement Common Grace is inviting Australians to share in the wonder of creation with a series of reflections and other resources from their climate justice team. On Open House, Common Grace CEO, Scott Sanders talked about the ‘Overview Effect’. It is the name given to the experience astronauts have when they leave the Earth and look back to see the planet hanging in space.
An expert explains how good – or bad – coffee really is. And why the coffee dependents among us get a headache if we miss our morning cuppa.
Weedkiller glyphosate, better know by the trade name Roundup, has been in use globally for about 40 years. What will be the impact of a multi-million dollar judgement in favour of a man claiming the chemical caused his cancer. Is the chemical dangerous or is fake news at work? Professor Jim Pratley told Open House the chemical is safe when used correctly and that banning glyphosate would severely impact world food supply.
Catholic leaders have published a report responding to the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. They have vowed that the Church’s shameful history will never be repeated. Father Frank Brennan is a Jesuit Priest, outspoken social justice advocate and also a lawyer. He told Open House that calls to end the secrecy of confession misunderstand the nature of Catholic confession.
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