My good friends from the Australian Skeptics (Vic branch), aka. 'Vic Skeptics' are putting on a rational show this year, showcasing skeptical activism. Guests include the famed 'Amazing' Randi, founder of the James Randi Educational Foundation, SkepChick Rebecca Watson of the SGU, evidence-based medicine campaigner Dr. Ken Harvey, JREF President DJ Grothe, Australian Skeptics President … Continue reading Australian Skeptics’ National Convention 2012
You've probably heard about it, but here's how it works in case you haven't. You receive a phone-call from a pleasant but persistent Indian who says they're "representing" Microsoft or something like that, and they've discovered that YOUR PC is infecting other computers on the Internet, and isn't that horrible, but thank goodness they're here … Continue reading “Your PC is infected” scam gets nasty
Today I found myself among a privileged few visiting NASA's Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex (CDSCC), one of the tracking stations which form the Deep Space Network, built to track and manage the space agency's travelling ambassadors to other worlds and managed by the CSIRO. Arriving early to ensure our space, for seats were limited on a … Continue reading Curiosity puts wheels on Mars via Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex
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