Until I was sent away to boarding school, I would be about the farm usually a few paces behind my father. And I remember Noel Shipp, he would interrupt whatever he was doing to yarn with Dad. I would listen. Noel was a diesel mechanic, … [Read more...] about Vale Noel Shipp. Diesel Mechanic, Wood Cutter & Philosopher
Science Escapes Them, the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship
They are successfully creating a story that is unifying the conservative message on a range of issues, I am referring to the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship that will be meeting in London this week. They include so many influential politicians … [Read more...] about Science Escapes Them, the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship
Oceans Inhale and Exhale Carbon Dioxide, Since Forever
It could be that all the extra carbon dioxide in the atmosphere – the steady increase year on year, reported since 1958, despite all the airplanes grounded through covid it kept on increasing – is a consequence of the oceans breathing out a bit more, … [Read more...] about Oceans Inhale and Exhale Carbon Dioxide, Since Forever
Don’t mention Climate Science, said Melania to the President
In his inauguration speech, on becoming the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump stated very categorically that there are only two genders: male and female. In making this statement, he seemed to have no problems offending the … [Read more...] about Don’t mention Climate Science, said Melania to the President
Hubris. Burning. Cinders – Lessons for us all.
Cinders are the black pieces that are left after something such as wood or coal has burned away. People can also burn. There was a terrible bushfire in southeastern Australia on 6 February 1851. Quoting from the National Museum of Australia: In … [Read more...] about Hubris. Burning. Cinders – Lessons for us all.
Season’s Greetings, from Jude and Grandma at the Great Barrier Reef
I have a grandson; not quite six weeks old. I have been telling him – his name is River Jude – I have been telling Jude true stories about the Great Barrier Reef. I have told him that the corals across the bay from where we live in Yeppoon, that … [Read more...] about Season’s Greetings, from Jude and Grandma at the Great Barrier Reef
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
