Reports in the media and from fire management colleagues indicate that the recent horrific bushfires in Greece have parallels in Australia and were predictable. It is estimated that nearly 70 lives have been lost and close to 200,000 hectares of … [Read more...] about The Bushfire Disaster in Greece was Predictable: A Note from Roger Underwood
Dolphins Still in the Yangtze River – or Not?
The Yangtze River dolphin is considered functionally extinct. The species of freshwater dolphin, also known as the baiji, had not been sighted since September 2004 despite extensive surveys. On August 19, 2007 a large white animal was filmed in … [Read more...] about Dolphins Still in the Yangtze River – or Not?
Postmodern Science – A Contradiction in Terms: A Note from Walter Starck
The ideal of scientific objectivity has been subverted — even in the world's most prestigious universities — by the pernicious and pervasive influence of postmodernism, laments scientist Dr Walter Starck. Over recent decades a few widely publicised … [Read more...] about Postmodern Science – A Contradiction in Terms: A Note from Walter Starck
Gene Technology in Australia – Fact not Fiction
Agrifood Awareness Australia Limited (AFAA) has recently released an updated version of its very popular booklet, Gene Technology in Australia - Fact not Fiction. The new edition of the booklet contains a wide range of information from basic detail … [Read more...] about Gene Technology in Australia – Fact not Fiction
Queensland’s Proposed Iconic Legislation
In August 2007, the Queensland Government introduced legislation to bring about forced amalgamations of many local governments in Queensland. Extensive argument was responded to by Premier Beattie, who proposed the introduction of ‘iconic … [Read more...] about Queensland’s Proposed Iconic Legislation
Science Trumped by Human Nature
We have benefited enormously from scientific advance and its practical applications. Humans are the ultimate generalists and highly adaptable because they observe and learn. The scientific method takes this one stage further: we put forward … [Read more...] about Science Trumped by Human Nature
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
