Latest Book
In his new book, Owen looks at the nature of science and our understanding of the cosmos.
In the News
In a Planet-or-Not Debate, Some Astronomers Say "Long Live Planet Pluto"
As disagreements continue over Pluto's planetary status, scientists weigh the pros and cons at a Harvard debate. — National Geographic
Owen Gingerich's Scientific Revolution
He sees the universe through the lens of science, but with the awe of devotion. For him, there is no conflict between science and God, only between man and ignorance. — AAAS Member Spotlight
Kepler, Mars and the Turning Point in Astronomy
In the debut issue of a new open access online journal, Euresis, Owen offers a fascinating essay on Johannes Kepler and his book Astronomia Nova. — Forbes
The Night the Scientific Revolution Began
Owen describes how he recently discovered handwritten notes by Galileo pinpointing the moment in which he realized the Earth was not the center of the universe — Discover
Lecture
The Divine Handiwork: Evolution and the Wonder of Life
Owen delivered the inaugural Beggs Lecture on Science, Spirituality and Society at Cornell University.