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Faraday media news feed

The Faraday Institute sends out a daily news feed to anyone interested which picks up current stories on science and religion out in the media, giving an idea of what the story is about and providing the relevant web-address. Typically there are 5-10 URL links per day. Many people take this free news feed service for personal interest, but others in order to contribute to the media discussion themselves.

Presentation - Atheism & belief: the difference Jesus makes

The lecture on Atheism & belief: the difference Jesus makes given by Dr Greg Clarke on 13 March, 2010 at BMW Edge, Federation Square, Melbourne, is now available as a video and mp3.

"How Many are Your Works?" On Christians and Biodiversity

Ahead of the upcoming 'Groaning Creation - Biodiversity & the Bible' conference (November 20), Mick Pope of 'ETHOS Environment' (and an ISCAST Fellow) reflects on our role in God's wondrous creation.

Groaning Creation: Biodiversity & the Bible

Groaning Creation: Biodiversity & the Bible

Date: 20 November, 9:30am—5:00pm
Venue: St Mark's, Anglican Church, 622 Melbourne Rd, Spotswood, Vic
Cost: $40 ($25 concession)

Speakers include:

Mick Pope, meteorologist
Jessica Morthope, environmentalist
Amar Breckenrridge, economist
Jonathon Cornford, aid & development

Registration on-line at www.ethos.org.au
Enquiries to Mick Pope: 0412 002 977 or Email

ESA Mars Express takes hi-res images of ancient Mars crater

New images of the "Footprint Crater", or Orcus Patera, taken by the Mars Express probe have intrigued and puzzled Mars-watchers as they hope to discover the origin of this mysterious 385km long depression.

New "Celebrating God's Creation": An All-Age Service Resource

Test of FAITH, in partnership with the Bible Society (UK) has developed a free all-age church service resource which includes ideas for songs, hymns, prayers and liturgy, children’s/all-age activities and sermon notes.

Three videos were developed especially for this service and are dramatic readings of the recommended passages for the service, using visual footage from the Test of Faith documentary.

Dr John Forge on the Morality of Weapons Research

Those who appreciated James Garth's recent presentation on "New Developments in Military Technology" may also be interested in this alternate perspective presented by Dr John Forge in his talk on "The Morality of Weapons Research" delivered to the Sydney Philosophy Forum on 25 June 2010.

Winners for 2010 Eureka Prizes announced

The innovation and dedication of Australia's top scientists have been recognised with the announcement of the winners of the 2010 Eureka Prizes.

"The rigorous science celebrated by the Eureka Prizes demonstrates the vital work being done by our scientists in offices, laboratories and in the field all year ‘round.