Ann Novek lives in Sweden. She was once a medical student, but quit to work as a wildlife rehabilitator. She works mostly with birds, and has a special interest in helping birds affected by oil spills. Ann has also been a supporter of this blog, … [Read more...] about Ann Novek has a New Blog
Archives for June 2008
Do you recognise this face?
On this Queen's Birthday Public Holiday, I thought that I would issue a challenge to our Politics & Environment Weblog community: To whom or what does this face belong? I can tell you that it is not a member of Australia's legislature. Neither is … [Read more...] about Do you recognise this face?
New Theory for ‘Mountain Growth’
WASHINGTON - The Andes Mountains may have growth spurts, doubling their height in as little as 2 million to 4 million years, US researchers reported on Thursday. Their findings suggest that current theories about plate tectonics -- the process that … [Read more...] about New Theory for ‘Mountain Growth’
Changing Attitudes to GM Foods: Craig Cormick on ABC Radio
“We have long known that concerns about a new and unknown technology diminish over time, and in regard to gene technology and biotechnology we're now seeing that played out in the public's minds... "The second factor was a perception that … [Read more...] about Changing Attitudes to GM Foods: Craig Cormick on ABC Radio
Global Warming Mad House – Agenda in Collapse – Via Marc Morano
1. Wall Street Journal – Climate Change Collapse – June 06, 2008. Excerpt: Environmentalists are stunned that their global warming agenda is in collapse. Senator Harry Reid has all but conceded he lacks the vote for passage in the Senate and that … [Read more...] about Global Warming Mad House – Agenda in Collapse – Via Marc Morano
The World’s Most Painful Plant
Australians might be surprised to hear that many visiting travellers perceive the country as dangerous … a landscape teeming with deadly snakes and spiders and surrounded by crocodiles, sharks and jellyfish, but what of its floral dangers? Gympie … [Read more...] about The World’s Most Painful Plant
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
