Environment

The State of the Planet

Wednesday, June 24, 2009
By Nano Manannan

Good statistics animation from the folks at Good Magazine. Had to throw this one in given the apt title. I like stats, me. It is interesting to look at mathematical and then graphical representations of data which show the ebb and flow of the world we live in. Generally it is the tool of choice when demonstrating comparisons which are... »

Some pix from my regular “I wish I had a better camera” section.

Friday, May 15, 2009
By Cygnus Atratus
Some pix from my regular “I wish I had a better camera” section.

When the moon was at it’s closest approach (and 30% brighter) a few months ago I got out my Fuji S5600 and got a few quick hand held shots. It’s botched astronomy, but it’s good fun . . . enjoy! And yes, I still wish I had a better camera . . . But if you... »

Randolph Nesse – uncut interview from ‘The Genius of Charles Darwin’

Tuesday, March 31, 2009
By Cygnus Atratus

This is the uncut interview with Randolph Nesse from the ‘The Genius of Charles Darwin’ presented by Richard Dawkins. Randolph Nesse is the co-author of ‘Why We Get Sick: The New Science of Darwinian Medicine’(along with George C. Williams).      See Randolph Nesse’s blog here:  http://skepticaladaptationist.com/ »

The Genius of Charles Darwin

Friday, March 27, 2009
By Cygnus Atratus
The Genius of Charles Darwin

Charles Darwin was born near Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England on 12 February 1809. He would be 200 years old this year if such a thing were possible. In many ways it’s a shame it’s not possible, because if anyone deserved to see how correct he was about his contribution to humanity it should be Darwin.... »

Clean Coal?

Monday, March 2, 2009
By Nano Manannan
Clean Coal?

photo credit: Daquella manera I believe, some people would believe anything! Interestingly the brothers Coen have stepped in with the Reality Coalition (nothing to do with coal!) to produce some television ads to counter the above.  New kid on the block, President Obama’s vision of a more energy efficient America is a good outlook although... »