Skepticism – it saves lives!


This is just a short post commending and recommending a story by Amy on the Skepchicks website, in which the importance of skepticism, science and critical thinking are underlined in no uncertain terms. http://skepchick.org/blog/2010/07/what-youre-doing-is-important/ I share Amy's views on how difficult it can be as the only skeptic in the room, where you run risk … Continue reading Skepticism – it saves lives!

Melbourne wind storm takes its toll on our driveway


Somewhere under this mess is our driveway, which fell victim to a huge wind storm that swept across Melbourne's suburbs last night. The SES said they were expecting a horror night which thankfully didn't eventuate, but their crews are still mopping up fallen trees all over the Dandenong Ranges. The photo shows the top 20 … Continue reading Melbourne wind storm takes its toll on our driveway

Human activities are changing the climate – So say the Scientists


But what would they know right? The global-warming deniers would have us believe scientists really know better, but they're a part of some global conspiracy by Western Governments to tax us into oblivion - like that makes any sense! What Government would agree to introduce unpopular taxes which only future governments will benefit from? Most … Continue reading Human activities are changing the climate – So say the Scientists