Author: mholler
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The Science of the Heart
Born in 1638, Nicolas Steno was first a scientist, and then a convert, and finally a priest. In 1988, he was beatified by Pope Saint John Paul II. Steno’s accomplishments are numerous, from the foundation of the sciences of stratigraphy and geology to his Counter-Reformation evangelization among the Protestant friends of his youth. Blessed Nicolas…
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Holy Triduum
The students and interns of CatholicTech will be taking a pilgrimage to Rome for the Holy Triduum. Starting the morning of Holy Thursday, the community will be walking 16 miles to Rome along the historical Via Appia Antica, visiting some historical churches and site before going to Holy Thursday liturgy in Rome that evening. Keep…
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Return of the Dire Wolf
Controversy overtook the world of science this week when biotechnology company Colossal Biosciences claimed to have successfully “de-extincted” the dire wolf, a prehistoric species of canine that has been extinct for over 10,000 years. While the company did in fact produce two wolves with many features similar to the ancient animal, scientists outside the company have argued that…
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CatholicTech High School Summer Program featured on National Catholic Register
The National Catholic Register has recently featured Catholic Institute of Technology and our upcoming High School Summer Program! Read more about it here! Register for the Summer Program today!
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The Potential of Gene Therapy
A new genetic therapy for a rare, but serious, disease was just tested. External DNA was introduced into mice afflicted with genetically caused movement problems in an attempt to treat the underlying cause and reverse symptoms. The treatment was highly effective, and shows great promise in treating the disease even after symptom onset. The disease being…
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Going Nuclear
Science marches ever forward, and right now one technology in particular is rapidly being improved: the nuclear battery. This power source, while it’s currently of only limited use, offers strong possibilities for the future, with the potential for long-lasting, environmentally friendly energy storage. When we think of batteries, we generally imagine dry cell (AA) or perhaps cell-phone batteries. These are standard batteries,…
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The Thesis of Prosthesis
Article by CatholicTech Intern Dominic Andres A paper published this week in Nature Communications gives us a glimpse into the future of prosthetics: comfortable, affordable, and adaptable. A new technology is demonstrated in the paper, a liner for prosthetic sockets which allows for real-time adaptive changes to its material, changes which will keep wearers comfortable and safe. When we think of…
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Einstein and the Bomb
Today is a crucial date in the history of science! Exactly 145 years ago, a man was born who would permanently alter both science and the world: Albert Einstein. Read on to learn more about this great scientist, his successes and failures, and his legacy. Albert Einstein was born on March 14th, 1879, in Ulm, Germany. A mathematical prodigy, he…
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Stem Cells and Sudden Changes: The Ethics of the Cutting Edge
The results of the early clinical trials of a new medical procedure were just published. In it, stem cells are used to repair damage to the eye. While the treatment is proving effective on previously untreatable damage, not all stem cell treatments are ethical. This clash between morality and utility illuminates the importance of strong ethical standards in scientific…