Funny, the things that you see in nature, like this humanoid face on the cephalothorax of a golden orb-weaver, Nephila pilipes. I have previously described aspects of this spectacular species of spider, here and here. With this instalment, the … [Read more...] about Oh, what a golden web she weaves (part III)
Archives for April 2008
Fred Singer Does Not Believe in Martians: Lawrence Solomon
Fred Singer, one of the world’s renowned scientists, believes in Martians. I discovered this several weeks ago while reading his biography on Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia. “Do you really believe in Martians?” I asked him last week, at a chance … [Read more...] about Fred Singer Does Not Believe in Martians: Lawrence Solomon
100 per cent ‘Green’ Tax Increase, Less Than 1 per cent Decrease in CO2 Emissions
In case anyone didn't notice, the UK Treasury is the epicentre of climate related reports and also benefits from the resultant so called 'green taxes.' Nicholas Stern was a member of the Treasury at the time of the Stern Review on the economics of … [Read more...] about 100 per cent ‘Green’ Tax Increase, Less Than 1 per cent Decrease in CO2 Emissions
Who the Hell is Robyn Williams? Request for Information from Graham Young
This morning's Ockham's Razor broadcast was by Don Aitkin on global warming. Presenter Robyn Williams introduced him in these terms: "It is one of the disappointments of my life as a broadcaster that I've never managed to interview Nigella Lawson. … [Read more...] about Who the Hell is Robyn Williams? Request for Information from Graham Young
Robyn Williams Might Apologize to Don Aitkin and Nigel Lawson
A fellow called Robyn Williams has a monopoly on the reporting of science on Australia's publicly funded national radio, the ABC. He runs several programs including Ockam's Razor broadcast on Sunday morning. He is usually quick to promote the … [Read more...] about Robyn Williams Might Apologize to Don Aitkin and Nigel Lawson
Whale Birds – A Note from Ann Novek
Whale birds are a group of birds called this because, 1) They used to follow whaling ships and feed on the blubber and floating oil. (Any of several species of large Antarctic petrels). 2) Prions are a small group of Petrels which once were … [Read more...] about Whale Birds – A Note from Ann Novek
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
