science

Religion + Science can often be a slow train wreck

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I’ve often been “inspired” … no perhaps “Amused” is a better word … by some of the attempted shotgun marriages of religious beliefs with scientific fact. Today’s example comes from a readers report in Stuff.co.nz (You might not have heard of it, but it is a well-respected media outlet in New Zealand). Michael Alexander, the … Read more

Claim: Alien ‘megastructures’ orbiting star have been discovered

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OK, let’s start with a quick reality check … many of the currently circulating press stories contain some Grade1 gold plated BS. Now, let’s look into why that is the case. The UKs Independent, along with many other sources, are running a story about the supposed discovery, the title of their article reads “Astronomers may have found giant … Read more

Claim: Mathematical discovery by Perth-based electrical engineer may change everything about the climate debate

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Now don’t get excited, the above title comes from an Australian paper that is promoting a claim that is quite frankly BS, and this is not simply your ordinary BS, it has been dressed up to come across as credible … A former climate modeller for the Government’s Australian Greenhouse Office, with six degrees in … Read more

Nobel Prize 2015 : Chemistry

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And so it is on to the Nobel Prize announcement for Chemistry today and this is indeed for something quite fascinating. The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2015 Tomas Lindahl Prize share: 1/3 Paul Modrich Prize share: 1/3 Aziz Sancar Prize share: 1/3 The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 2015 to … Read more

2015 Nobel Prize: Physics

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It’s Nobel Prize time again and today we find out who wins the Prize for Physics. This one usually excites because it is often somebody well-known, or for something well deserved – they really do get this one right year after year. Awarded annually since 1901 (except in 1940, 41 and 42) the nomination and selection process for the … Read more

2015 Nobel Prize: Physiology or Medicine

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It is once again the time of year when the Nobel Prizes are awarded, and so each day this week we will be hearing about an award for one specific category. The roadmap is as follows: Mon 5 Oct – Physiology or Medicine Tues 6 Oct – Physics Wed 7 Oct – Chemistry Thur 8 Oct – Literature Fri 9 Oct … Read more