The temperature data underlying the claim a rare white possum could be extinct from climate change is based on a combination of modelling and empirical data from 25 weather stations ... current and new research that is unpublished at this stage. … [Read more...] about More on ‘White Possum’ Research
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US Senate in No Hurry on Climate Plan
President Barack Obama's plan to push through climate change legislation as part of his $3,600bn federal budget appeared all but dead on Thursday after the Senate ruled out fast-track action on the issue. Read more here. … [Read more...] about US Senate in No Hurry on Climate Plan
Dolphin Discovery: Now Time to Reassess Conservation Effort
JUST a month ago it was considered really good news when another eight Irrawaddy dolphins were found at Chilika Lake in India bringing the total number to 146. The lake is considered a principle habitat for this rare species of freshwater dolphin … [Read more...] about Dolphin Discovery: Now Time to Reassess Conservation Effort
G20 Deal to Boost Economic Growth
Investor sentiment soared in response to the recommendation that more than $1.4 trillion in financial aid be made available to help boost economic growth. Read more here. … [Read more...] about G20 Deal to Boost Economic Growth
Deep Solar Minimum
The sunspot cycle is behaving a little like the stock market. Just when you think it has hit bottom, it goes even lower. Read more here. … [Read more...] about Deep Solar Minimum
Native Ants Kill Cane Toads
ECOLOGISTS in Australia have discovered that cane toads are susceptible to being killed and eaten by meat ants – and much more susceptible to the ants than are native Australian frogs. They claim that their research – published in the British … [Read more...] about Native Ants Kill Cane Toads
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
