I was a little confused by a recent article at ABC Online about the Baiji, the rare river dolphins in the Yangtze River in China. I was confused because the news article titled 'Plan hatched to save Yangtze dolphins' suggested the dolphin would be … [Read more...] about Worrying About the Baiji
Climate Consensus & The End of Science: Terence Corcoran versus Thomas Kuhn
I grew up in a family where we would sometimes take a vote, and then Dad would decide. Dad had some respect for the idea of a 'majority' or a 'consensus', but I can't remember ever worrying too much about trying to convince my siblings to vote with … [Read more...] about Climate Consensus & The End of Science: Terence Corcoran versus Thomas Kuhn
Being a ‘Chooser’, Not a ‘Changer’ (More on Peer Review)
There have been several instances where commentators at this blog have criticised others for publishing their information on websites rather in peer reviewed journals. The inference being that if its not in a peer reviewed journal, the idea has … [Read more...] about Being a ‘Chooser’, Not a ‘Changer’ (More on Peer Review)
Wind Farm Kills Eagles
"For centuries man had employed the power of wind to further his activities and it was not until the advent of the combustion engine that he was released from the constraints of the wind’s fickle nature. Utilising fossil fuels has brought on rapid … [Read more...] about Wind Farm Kills Eagles
No Fishing, Just Feeding The Fish in Darwin
There was some comment earlier today by Luke and Ann about feeding fish following my blog post on lungfish. Anyway, I was fascinated to learn last year that at Doctors Gully, Darwin, Australia, fishing is banned, but feeding is encouraged. A friend … [Read more...] about No Fishing, Just Feeding The Fish in Darwin
More About Politics Than Water: Steve Dennis on Damming The Mary
Steve Dennis, a member of the Save the Mary River Campaign Committee, is not convinced that the Queensland Government proposal to dam the Mary River is just about water. It could even be about nuclear power, argues Steve in the following guest … [Read more...] about More About Politics Than Water: Steve Dennis on Damming The Mary
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
