Natural and cultural heritage has differential value; what is priceless and irreplaceable to some is disposable to others. This differentiation is cause for many conflicts and manifests anywhere from highly localised disputes to the very core of … [Read more...] about The Differential Value of Heritage
Orange-thighed Tree Frogs
Confined to tropical Northern Queensland rainforests, between Cooktown and Townsville, Orange-thighed Tree Frogs (Litoria xanthomera) live in the upper-canopy and descend to the ground only to breed. Emerging only after heavy rains, these beautiful … [Read more...] about Orange-thighed Tree Frogs
Wildlife Accidents Part Two – A Note from Ann Novek (with photograph that may cause distress)
WARNING - The photograph below may cause some distress. Picture # 2 In Europe it's also quite common with accidents in your garden involving garden trimmers and hedgehogs. … [Read more...] about Wildlife Accidents Part Two – A Note from Ann Novek (with photograph that may cause distress)
Wildlife Accidents Part One – A Note from Ann Novek (with photograph that may cause distress)
WARNING - The photograph below may cause some distress. Picture # 1. If you're a ( sports ) fisherman , please never leave your fishing gear behind you in the nature. There happens lots of accidents with left behind fishing gear. … [Read more...] about Wildlife Accidents Part One – A Note from Ann Novek (with photograph that may cause distress)
UK Judge: Schools Must Warn of AIT Film Bias
Reported in the Daily Mail today: Schools must warn of Gore climate film bias Schools will have to issue a warning before they show pupils Al Gore's controversial film about global warming, a judge indicated yesterday. The move follows a High … [Read more...] about UK Judge: Schools Must Warn of AIT Film Bias
Black Google Would Save Energy
From Luke Walker: Black Google Would Save 750 Megawatt-Hours a Year From the lights out department - did you know that a cathode ray tube (CRT) monitor uses about 74 watts to display an all white web page, but only uses 59 watts to display an all … [Read more...] about Black Google Would Save Energy
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
