An outpouring of skeptical scientists who are members of the American Chemical Society (ACS) are revolting against the group's editor-in-chief -- with some demanding he be removed -- after an editorial appeared claiming “the science of anthropogenic … [Read more...] about Science Not Settled for Chemists
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Organic Food not Nutritionally Better than Conventional
A SYSTEMATIC review of literature over 50 years finds no evidence for superior nutritional content of organic produce. There is no evidence that organically produced foods are nutritionally superior to conventionally produced foodstuffs, according … [Read more...] about Organic Food not Nutritionally Better than Conventional
Russia and China Argue over Water
Russia complained about a major Chinese river project on Monday which it says will harm the Russian environment, the latest sign of strained relations between the two countries. Read more here. … [Read more...] about Russia and China Argue over Water
David Karoly: Sydney was Hot in 1791
Watkin Tench of the Royal Marines detailed a heatwave powered by north-westerly winds that howled for three days... "an immense flight of bats, driven before the wind … dropped dead or in a dying state, unable longer to endure the burning state of … [Read more...] about David Karoly: Sydney was Hot in 1791
Roll-out of Electric Car Rechargers to Begin in 2011
CANBERRA, Australia 24 July 2009: Better Place Australia, the leading electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure and services provider today announced that it has chosen the nation’s capital, Canberra, as the site of its first city-wide roll-out of … [Read more...] about Roll-out of Electric Car Rechargers to Begin in 2011
Poachers Exploit Chaos in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's wildlife conservation reputation has taken a knock in the past few years and there are fears the recent surge in the poaching of the black rhino will lead to the animal's extinction in the country... Part of the problem is obviously the … [Read more...] about Poachers Exploit Chaos in Zimbabwe
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
