Take a long look into the face of the world’s largest two-dimensional wheel-web weaving spider: The Golden Orb-weaver (Nephila pilipes). The red appendages, projecting forward from the head region, are sensory organs called palps. They detect … [Read more...] about Oh, what a golden web she weaves (part II)
Archives for January 12, 2008
Sir David King – ‘Greens’ Want to Take Us Back to 17th Century
The UK Government's former chief scientific adviser has accused green activists of putting the fight against climate change at risk by wanting to take society back to the 17th century. He said: "There is a suspicion, and I have that suspicion … [Read more...] about Sir David King – ‘Greens’ Want to Take Us Back to 17th Century
Farmers Looking Forward to a Golden Revolution: Media Release from The Producers Forum
Reports in Australian Cotton Outlook that India is on the cusp of a “White Gold Revolution” have prompted renewed calls from for all Australian farmers to be given the right to participate in the biotech revolution. India has progressed from an … [Read more...] about Farmers Looking Forward to a Golden Revolution: Media Release from The Producers Forum
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
