Katydids grow incrementally, from the exoskeletal confines of one instar to the next. They emerge from a hanging position on warm, still, humid nights and rely on a very limited variation of climatic tolerances. They will not survive the moult if … [Read more...] about Rainforest Katydids
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How Many Koalas Burnt Alive on Kangaroo Island?
Bushfires have been burning out of control on Kangaroo Island, off the southern coast of Australia, not far from the city of Adelaide. The island is known for its wildlife in particular its very large population of koalas. The Moderate … [Read more...] about How Many Koalas Burnt Alive on Kangaroo Island?
Liberalism after the [Australian] Howard Government
The latest IPA Review is now out and many of the articles from this issue are part of a feature 'What next: Liberalism after the Howard Governmet' and can be downloaded from the IPA's website. The feature includes a longish piece by me entitled … [Read more...] about Liberalism after the [Australian] Howard Government
Sending Warships May Breach Antarctic Treaty: A Note from Ann Novek
Dear Jennifer, Greenpeace, Sea Shepherd and many Australians have urged the new Rudd government to send the Navy to the country’s self proclaimed Antarctic territory , which is not recognised by other nations and which include a Whale Sanctuary to … [Read more...] about Sending Warships May Breach Antarctic Treaty: A Note from Ann Novek
UN Climate Change Conference Ends
Rachmat Witoelar, Indonesia's Environment Minister, closed the United Nation's Climate Change Conference in Bali yesterday with comment that, "We have a Roadmap! I am delighted to say that we have finally achieved the breakthrough the world has … [Read more...] about UN Climate Change Conference Ends
Happy Christmas
Paul has gone off to his wife’s Christmas party for the weekend, the infamous TV soapy ‘Neighbors’ has finished for the year in Australia, and I’ve started receiving e-cards including this one from Haldun: “As the year 007 is coming to an end, I … [Read more...] about Happy Christmas
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
