Dr Paul Reddell, co-founder Dr Victoria Gordon and the EcoBiotics team, have discovered a rainforest plant that produces a possible cancer-fighting molecule. Clinical trials of a previously untreatable type of cancer in horses have produced dramatic … [Read more...] about Rainforest Cancer Cure One Step Closer
Plants and Animals
Amphibian Chytridiomycosis “Not Driven by Climate Change”
A new study by a team of scientists specializing in zoology and animal health reported, "analyses found no evidence to support the hypothesis that climate change has been driving outbreaks of amphibian chytridiomycosis." The study was published in … [Read more...] about Amphibian Chytridiomycosis “Not Driven by Climate Change”
Leseur’s Frog
Leseur’s Frogs (Litoria lesueuri) emerge after dark from their diurnal concealment amongst leaf-litter on the dark-brown forest floor, where they elude the predatory appetites of a formidable avian oversight. Like all members of the genus, … [Read more...] about Leseur’s Frog
Shooting Roos to Save Rangelands? by Nichole Hoskin
There are claims that the presence of too many sheep, cattle and kangaroos are damaging Australia’s rangelands and that commercial shooting of kangaroos will reduce overall grazing pressure. In an article published today at On Line Opinion … [Read more...] about Shooting Roos to Save Rangelands? by Nichole Hoskin
Misbehaving Models and Missing Mammals by Jennifer Marohasy
Following is my review of 'Science and Public Policy: The Virtuous Corruption of Virtual Environmental Science' by Aynsley Kellow (Edward Elgar, 2007, 218 pages) as published in The IPA Review, May 2008 (Vol 59/4): In 2000 the International Union … [Read more...] about Misbehaving Models and Missing Mammals by Jennifer Marohasy
Introducing the mystery Stink Bug
Following my earlier post, in which I could tell you the face did not belong to a member of Australia's legislature etcetera, well here is the full body: … [Read more...] about Introducing the mystery Stink Bug
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
