There was a book review in The New York Times last week by Cornelia Dean which began: "When coastal engineers decide whether to dredge sand and pump it onto an eroded beach, they use mathematical models to predict how much sand they will need, when … [Read more...] about Why Environmental Scientists Can’t Predict the Future: A New Book
GM Chickens for Therapeutic Drugs: A Note from Paul Williams
Hi Jennifer, There has been quite a lot of discussion about Genetically Modified (GM) organisms related to vegetable products, but I wonder if readers are aware that GM, or transgenic animals are also a subject of study. Here is a link to an … [Read more...] about GM Chickens for Therapeutic Drugs: A Note from Paul Williams
Whaling Mother Ship Being Repaired: A Note from Glenn Inwood
I emailed Glenn Inwood yesterday. He is a spokesman for the Japanese whalers in the Antarctic whose mother ship the Nisshin Maru had to be evacuated last week after a fire broke out. Greenpeace has been concerned the stricken ship could end up an … [Read more...] about Whaling Mother Ship Being Repaired: A Note from Glenn Inwood
Less Carbon, Less Kenyan Produce for Tesco
Flying airplanes generates a lot of greenhouse gas emissions. So, according to the global warming doomsayers we should endeavor to fly less. Indeed according to a recent article at Grist.org the Bishop of London has proclaimed that it is a sin to … [Read more...] about Less Carbon, Less Kenyan Produce for Tesco
New Open Renewable Not-For-Profit Energy Project: A Note from Robert Rohatensky
Hi Jennifer, We are involved in a not-for-profit project to develop a system for clean, location independent and renewable electrical power generation that can be built from common materials. The system design of the project is being managed in a … [Read more...] about New Open Renewable Not-For-Profit Energy Project: A Note from Robert Rohatensky
Queensland Water for Southern Irrigators: The Bizarre Beattie-Bradfield Plan
Just 2 years ago the Queensland government passed the Wild Rivers Act 2005. It’s purportedly about preserving the natural values of wild rivers through regulating future development while maintaining grazing, fishing and eco-tourism. The … [Read more...] about Queensland Water for Southern Irrigators: The Bizarre Beattie-Bradfield Plan
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
