Promoting Science and Critical Thinking
Often when faced with some pseudoscientific stuff that appears to be benign, it can be very tempting to think “Well, what is the harm“. Only later do we discover that it comes with a heavy price, one that has a considerably negative impact. One such example concerns the rising popularity of Healing Crystals. The Guardian … Read more
A bit of fun today, but first some background. You might, or perhaps might not, be aware that the answer to life, the universe, everything is 42. If you are familiar with this specific cultural meme then you will of course instantly recognise this as part of the plot from the 1979 book by Douglas … Read more
Latest IPCC Special Report on Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate (#SROCC) is available. It explains why scientists are freaking out.
The Climate Action summit resulted in many 3 minute speeches consisting of promise after promise to do better, increase the use of renewable energy, and curb fossil fuel consumption. It also failed to deliver what had been hoped for by the organisers. Many businesses and private individuals also vowed aggressive targets … but … and … Read more
On eve of climatre action summit, world’s leading climate science organizations jointly produced a landmark new report … “United In Science”
Last Thursday the Koch funded Tea party (yes there are still a few of them around), gathered on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building on Thursday for a rally where they declared socialism the top enemy. It is their 10-year anniversary. Ten years ago tens of thousands turned up to their rally. This last week … Read more