Show Some Respect for the Humble Opal
The tiny geological miracle on that tacky bit of jewellery.
Science
Is It Really Time to Revive Lamarck?
No, working out now still won’t make your future offspring into muscle-men.
Thousands of Structures Hidden in the Amazon
Large swathes of the jungles were cleared a thousand years ago.
The Creatures Born From Code
Generative AI threatens to upend citizen science records, as images of fake species slowly start to proliferate.
Text Messages Include Warnings of Miscarriages
The top doc told the public there were ‘no red flags’ for pregnant women.
The Pandemic Reflection Pool
Interestingly, the story as of last week even includes a bouquet of flowers. Just like the myth, what appear to be yellow chrysanthemums, were delivered to Fauci’s doorstep. Though not daffodils this time, yellow chrysanthemums are commonly called mums. Fitting, I suppose, because mum’s the word.
Global Greening Hits New Record
Global greening due to CO2 has hit a new record high, according to the latest research published in Nature. But activists refuse to accept that the 'climate emergency' has failed to materialise, says Chris Morrison.
Was the Female of the Species Better Hunting than the Male?
Early humans probably targeted female mammoths.
It Is Inconsistent With Our Values?
How asserting the common humanity of Māori and Pākehā became a political heresy to be suppressed.
Fauci Forced To Plead the Fifth Amendment
Fauci is a megalomanic. Some other politicians are not far behind: Ardern, Mallard, Hipkins, Verrall and also Bloomfield. A sir and a dame. It’s sickening to think of it. The whole thing reads like something out of a horror movie.
It Didn’t Fail, It Just Succeeded Differently
When the theory fails the test of reality, it’s reality that’s at fault, stupid.
Climate Scenarios Are Exactly That, Not Tools
The lesson from this interview is neither to minimise climate risks nor to exaggerate them. It is to use climate science responsibly. Communities deserve planning that is scientifically robust, legally defensible and fair.
Fauci Testifies Before the US Senate
A summary of the US Senate hearing of Dr Anthony Fauci, relating to Covid-19, with timestamps to watch the key moments.
