1. The truth about water planning in the Murray Darling Basin: http://www.theage.com.au/environment/water-issues/axe-murraydarling-plan-and-start-again-us-expert-20110304-1bi62.html 2. Marian Wilkinson reports on the tough political decisions … [Read more...] about What to Listen to, Read, and Action This Week
It Never Rains
"POETRY, said Auden, makes nothing happen. Usually it doesn't, but sometimes a poem gets quoted in a national argument because everybody knows it, or at least part of it, and for the occasion a few lines of familiar poetry suddenly seem the best way … [Read more...] about It Never Rains
Effects of Gravity on the IR Quantum/Waves Frequency: A Note from Nasif S. Nahle
WE analyse the effect of gravity on the frequency of incident solar quantum/waves upon the surface, and on the quantum/waves emitted by the surface and the atmosphere. This analysis shows that the IR quantum/waves emitted from the surface towards … [Read more...] about Effects of Gravity on the IR Quantum/Waves Frequency: A Note from Nasif S. Nahle
Pondering the Carbon Tax
Last week the Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, announced that carbon emissions would be taxed from July 1, 2012. The Prime Minister explained that by making products that generate carbon emissions more expensive, people will use less of … [Read more...] about Pondering the Carbon Tax
Big Bang Rebuttal, Part 3: A Note from Joseph Olson
TOOL making and communication skills are easily distinguishing features between human beings and other species on this planet. When coupled with a natural curiosity and the ability learn from our mistakes, we have lifted most humans from the vulgar … [Read more...] about Big Bang Rebuttal, Part 3: A Note from Joseph Olson
Getting Rid of Cars
“You’ve heard of warning labels on things like beer and cigarettes, but how about automobiles? Well believe it or not, a British Parliament member, Collin Challen, recently proposed placing warning labels on cars to inform consumers of their impact … [Read more...] about Getting Rid of Cars
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
