Philosopher Karl Popper claimed in his book ‘The Logic of Scientific Discovery’ that a hypothesis, proposition or theory is scientific only if it is falsifiable: "Logically, no number of positive outcomes at the level of experimental testing can … [Read more...] about Are Climate Models Falsifiable?
Archives for February 2008
Southern Ocean Wind Currents Weakening?
A 15-year research project has revealed that changes in wind patterns are contributing to rising sea temperatures in the Southern Ocean. ABC News: 'Research shows Southern Ocean wind currents weakening' CSIRO Media release: 'Antarctic route … [Read more...] about Southern Ocean Wind Currents Weakening?
Review of the DVD Apocalypse? No! The Scientific Reasons Why ‘Global Warming’ is NOT a Global Crisis
Christopher Monckton’s 2007 presentation to the Cambridge (University) Union Monckton begins by saying that he is going to present a perspective on climate change science that the audience will have not seen in the media, from politicians or in … [Read more...] about Review of the DVD Apocalypse? No! The Scientific Reasons Why ‘Global Warming’ is NOT a Global Crisis
This Year Critical for Australian Agriculture, So Greenpeace Sponsors Tour by Anti-GM Campaigner
Greenpeace have been running a campaign against the planting of new crop varieties in Australia since about 2001 as part of their global campaign against genetically modified (GM) food. The Australian campaign has been phenomenally successful with … [Read more...] about This Year Critical for Australian Agriculture, So Greenpeace Sponsors Tour by Anti-GM Campaigner
Australian Agriculture Slipping in Adoption of New Crop Varieties
Over 114 million hectares of land was planted to GM crops in 23 countries in 2007. Poland and Chile were new additions with Chile producing GM for seed export and Poland grew Bt maize for the first time. The USA, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, India … [Read more...] about Australian Agriculture Slipping in Adoption of New Crop Varieties
South Australian Government Ignores Recommendation to Lift Ban on GM Crops
On February 8, 2008, South Australian Premier Mike Rann and the Minister for Agriculture Rory McEwen announced a continuation of the ban on genetically modified plants. They can not be grown in South Australia. In a media release Mr Rann said … [Read more...] about South Australian Government Ignores Recommendation to Lift Ban on GM Crops
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
