There has been a fair interest at this blog in marine mammals, in particular whales. (If you are a new reader just do a search using the word 'whale' or 'whaling'.) But I actually think dugongs are more beautiful and probably more vulnerable as a … [Read more...] about Steller’s Sea Cow
Ian Mott on Jared Diamond & Old Growth
Following my recent post titled 'More Tall Tales from Jared Diamond' there was comment that it would be useful to know the area of old growth forest remaining in Australia. I put the challenge to Ian Mott and here is his guest post: "Professor Jared … [Read more...] about Ian Mott on Jared Diamond & Old Growth
Congratulations to Dr Jim Peacock
Congratulations to Dr Jim Peacock who was recently appointed to the postion of Chief Scientist for Australia. I have always admired his dogged approach to GM issues. He was waving the flag in a very matter-of-fact way when it was most unfashinable … [Read more...] about Congratulations to Dr Jim Peacock
BOINC and save the planet!
Everyone with a computer can help scientists better understand the universe, or just climate change, according to Phil Done. In the following guest post Phil suggests we all join the The Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing (BOINC) … [Read more...] about BOINC and save the planet!
Al Gore, and Another Air Conditioner in the Wall
"How can anyone living through today's bizarre and mutable weather not be concerned about global warming?" wrote David Kirkpatrick in a recent issue of CNN Money. Kirkpatrick then goes on to tell us that he heard the best speech from former US Vice … [Read more...] about Al Gore, and Another Air Conditioner in the Wall
Leatherback Turtles Facing Extinction
Marine ecologist Larry Crowder from Duke University in the US is reported at BBC News Online claiming that leatherback turtles face extinction within 30 years if there are not dramatic changes to fishing practices. According to the International … [Read more...] about Leatherback Turtles Facing Extinction
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
