This Arctic Buzzard, also known as a Rough-legged Buzzard (Buteo lagopus), was found with a broken wing but rehabilited successfully. It's a bird of prey with a diet consisting mostly of mice, lemmings and young rabbits. The breeding range is very … [Read more...] about An Arctic Buzzard
Neil is Back in Action
I took this slightly out-of-focus photograph from the verandah of my living room, four days ago and in doing so, formally began to re-establish my collection - hopefully, all is not lost. By way of perspective, I have long suspected that one of the … [Read more...] about Neil is Back in Action
Garnaut Confirms Need to Cut Emissions by 60 Percent
Releasing his Interim Report in Adelaide [Australia] today, Professor Ross Garnaut who was appointed by the new Labor government to provide policy advice on climate change, said that Australia should promote strong global action on climate change and … [Read more...] about Garnaut Confirms Need to Cut Emissions by 60 Percent
The Milky Way is Twice the Size We Thought it Was
It took just a couple hours and data available on the internet for University of Sydney scientists to discover that the Milky Way is twice as wide as previously thought. Astrophysicist Professor Bryan Gaensler led a team that has found that our … [Read more...] about The Milky Way is Twice the Size We Thought it Was
Are Climate Models Falsifiable?
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?
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?
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
