In response to World Health Organization advice that the avian influenza pandemic threat is real, Finland is preparing to vaccinate its entire population against the disease. Some of the pros and cons of this decision are outlined and argued here . … [Read more...] about Finland to Vaccinate All Against Bird Flu
Crichton on Science (Part 2)
Michael Crichton's recent address to the US Senate on the integrity of science and problems with global warming research in particular the IPCC process is worth a read. It is interesting to ponder how Crichton became so concerned about the integrity … [Read more...] about Crichton on Science (Part 2)
Killing Mice, So We Can Eat Bread
A note to vegetarians from page 147 of Michael Archer and Bob Beale's book 'Going Native': "... clearing fields to produce more monoculture of plants to provide for vegetarians will result in millions more dead animals and plants. Even more will … [Read more...] about Killing Mice, So We Can Eat Bread
Michael Crichton or Michael Moore
I saw the Michael Moore movie Fahrenheit 9/11 when it first came out in Australia as part of an 'invited audience' with some other local ABC listeners and a few celebrities. I found the movie entertaining and amusing but assumed it to be about as … [Read more...] about Michael Crichton or Michael Moore
Is It OK to Feed Dolphins?
I have just returned to Brisbane via the NSW mid-North Coast after a hectic couple of days in Sydney. The front page of the local Forster paper the 'Great Lakes Advocate' had a picture of a Southern Right Whale that apparently put on a show for the … [Read more...] about Is It OK to Feed Dolphins?
Vitamin A, Meat & CSIRO
"Lack of vitamin A promotes the death of about 6000 children per day, worldwide, from infectious disease. This is a tangible health hazard of vast scope that dwarfs any hypothetical hazard attributed to genetically modified (GM) foods." ... begins … [Read more...] about Vitamin A, Meat & CSIRO
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
