A Biofuel Future, not for everyone...
When you discuss the “peak oil” problem, often Biofuel is mentioned as an answer. While it’s likely to be part of the solution this great post on the Tesla Motors blog explains why it won’t be the sol...
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Energy Crisis solved? No, but, yeah, but, no...
The day started with James Howard Kunstler's talk of doom and gloom regarding peak oil and the upcoming energy crisis. Then later Brian Cox lifted the mood with talk of pure scientific research and the impact it’s had on our lifestyle. He pointed out that most the
The rock star physicist rocked
I was going to blog about this but this email, sent this morning, says it all… -----Original Message----- From: Robin Capper Sent: Saturday, 19 August 2006 10:17 To: Brian Cox Subject: Thanks, I needed that I had read of your work & the developments at CERN but was great
Skepticality is BACK
Like the Bad Astronomer says, the best’est podcast of them all is back and is now the OFFICIAL podcast of Skeptic Magazine! Bad Astronomy Blog » Skepticality is BACK Bad Astronomy Blog » Skepticality is BACK www.skepticality.com People will believe anything. Why is that? Our podcast is here to
Ricky Gervais explains Genesis
Planets, Light, Man, Women, Talking snakes and all… Pharyngula: Ricky Gervais explains Genesis Pharyngula: Ricky Gervais explains Genesis
Science on talk radio?
Can it be? Talk Radio is usually thought to be the realm of cranks, intelligent design advocates and conspiracy theorists but there is a small sign of hope… Astronomy (not astrology) and science feature between 10:00 & 11:00 on Graeme Hill’s Saturday morning Radio Live show. Grant
Atheist Quotes
My favourite… But I don't have to know an answer. I don't feel frightened by not knowing things, by being lost in the mysterious universe without having any purpose — which is the way it really is, as far as I can tell, possibly. It doesn'
Evolution in action II
More evidence TIME: The Evolution of the... TIME: The Evolution of the...
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Evidence of Evolution & Natural Selection in action...
Darwin Award Candidate? “Holidaymakers contract malaria after relying on homeopathic pills”www.nzherald.co.nz
Scott (Dilbert) Adams on the Ken Lay conspiracy
Forget “Moon hoax”, Roswell Aliens, & 911. I think Scott Adams has found the next great conspiracy, or is he right? The Dilbert Blog: Ken Lay Does it seem suspicious to you that ex-Enron CEO Ken Lay died right before they could put his guilty ass behind bars? I
Sometimes I'm glad I don't live in Auckland*
At least I’m not paying for this garbage… David Farrar: Well done Auckland David Farrar: Well done Auckland *I live in Waitakere and probably pay for different garbage *I live in Waitakere and probably pay for different garbage
South Park, Scientology and The Death of Chef
One Good Move has a news clip about the latest move in the South Park/Scientology/Chef battle. Isaac Hayes, Chef, reportedly quit after South Park mocked his “religion”, the Church of Scientology. Seems it was OK to be Chef, and take the money, while they satirise everything else on