Stats, the very word is enough to put a shiver down any sane persons spine. But I have discovered that its not so bad and heres why
The day I started ‘liking’ statistics
by Noby • April 8, 2013 • 0 Comments
Politicalities
Social issues and politics.
Misogyny in Politics: What Tony Abbott needs to learn
by Noby • October 15, 2012 • 8 Comments
Last week, Julia Gillard ripped into Tony Abbott, calling him sexist and a misogynist. But what does research tell us about differences between men and women? Are the comments Tony Abbott made misogynistic, or is he backed by science?
I am Science, but I am not Geek
by Noby • October 10, 2012 • 9 Comments
There’s a growing movement to push scientists to accept Geek Pride. But is this the right course to push science into the spotlight?
How to Win at Tackling Climate Change
by Noby • August 29, 2012 • 1 Comment
Climate Change action can be like tiger blood. WINNING! There is a way to win at tackling climate change while winning at life at the same time
Lesbian Families – Are the Kids Alright?
by Noby • August 17, 2011 • 0 Comments
Are children in lesbian families more likely to be mentally unhealthy than their heterosexual family counterparts?
Human Population: More like a Rat’s than a Monkey’s?
by Tristan • July 21, 2011 • 5 Comments
Whole civilisations have disappeared because they ran out of resources, or caused enough environmental degradation to render their environment useless. So why does this happen? Do we see it happen with other animals? Could it happen again?
Behind Afghanistan: War and the Wild
by Noby • July 20, 2011 • 0 Comments
Afghanistan is hardly the place you would expect to find some of the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems. But how the environment of this war-torn nation has fared from decades of conflict is a great mystery. For the first time in 30 years, researchers have finally been able to ascertain just how the wildlife of Afghanistan is holding up.
Opinion: Those Goddamn Hurdles In Our Way – Religion
by Nick • July 19, 2011 • 15 Comments
Religion can be said to be the most divisive and polarising subject in history, and there is no exception to this rule within the scientific community.
Opinion: Is Vegetarianism Logical?
by Tristan • July 18, 2011 • 10 Comments
The recent outcry surrounding Australian live meat export to Indonesia has raised some interesting questions in public about how we (as humans) source and treat our food before it lands on our plate. Is killing an animal inhumane (inanimane?)
Carbon Tax Choose Your Own Destiny
by Noby • July 13, 2011 • 13 Comments
The Carbon Tax Fight is on! What kind of energy do you guys want to see replace coal?