1. False Hopes and Natural Disasters By Andrew Baird 26 December 2006 SINCE the Indian Ocean tsunami two years ago today that killed more than 200,000 people, governments, donors and experts have embraced the idea that healthy mangrove forests and … [Read more...] about Weekend Reading
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Polar Bear Facts: Part 1, Numbers Have Increased Dramatically Over Last 30 Years
I am no expert on polar bears. In fact I have never been to the Arctic. But I do have an interest in animal conservation, that scientific findings are reported honestly and accurately, and that the general public is not mislead on environmental … [Read more...] about Polar Bear Facts: Part 1, Numbers Have Increased Dramatically Over Last 30 Years
Severity of the Current Drought: A Note from Luke
Hi Jennifer, There has been substantial discussion on the blog over the last few months as to the severity of the current drought afflicting much of Australia and its cause. A fair emphasis has been as to whether the current drought is the “absolute … [Read more...] about Severity of the Current Drought: A Note from Luke
Best Blog Posts of 2006
Popular e-journal On Line Opinion will be publishing what they consider to be the best Australian blog posts from 2006 during January 2007 at the rate of about 2 per day. The list of 40 has been essentially compiled by Club Troppo bloggers … [Read more...] about Best Blog Posts of 2006
The Discipline of Science: Comment from Thomas Huxley
"My business is to each my aspirations to conform themselves to fact, not to try and make facts harmonise with my aspirations. Science seems to me to teach in the highest and strongest manner the great truth which is embodied in the Christian … [Read more...] about The Discipline of Science: Comment from Thomas Huxley
Melomies in the Daintree: A Note from Neil Hewett
Hi Jennifer, Temperatures in 2006 in the midst of the Daintree rainforest were uncharacteristically moderate. It was, however, exceptionally wet with a total of 6242.5 mm over 237 rainy days; 14 of which exceeded 100 mm. Last year was the first … [Read more...] about Melomies in the Daintree: A Note from Neil Hewett
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
