"SINCE 1979, NOAA satellites have been carrying instruments which measure the natural microwave thermal emissions from oxygen in the atmosphere. The signals that these microwave radiometers measure at different microwave frequencies are directly … [Read more...] about Latest Global Average Tropospheric Temperatures
Fielding the Hard Questions (Part 6)
"But as world-ranked climate scientist Professor Roger Pielke Sr noted this week, three recent papers confirm that even the oceans seem to have stopped rising and warming since about 2004, or at least have slowed in doing so." Read more here. … [Read more...] about Fielding the Hard Questions (Part 6)
Framing Science
Research suggests frames are a key influence in shaping people's response to science and technology. But there is no agreement on who should be allowed to do the official framing. Read more here. … [Read more...] about Framing Science
No Solar: A Note from Viv Forbes
AUSTRALIAN electricity consumers can look forward to soaring charges for electricity and blackouts if state and federal politicians continue to undermine the power grid by mandating and subsidising solar power generation. Solar power can never … [Read more...] about No Solar: A Note from Viv Forbes
Defining the Scientific Sceptics (Part 7)
THE scientific sceptic* is defined by rational inquiry and is prepared to consider the possibility, probability or certainty of different propositions. Furthermore, the scientific sceptic investigates with a disposition to be persuaded. The … [Read more...] about Defining the Scientific Sceptics (Part 7)
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
