Science, Superstitions and Skeptical Life
Firstly — here’s two films that I made for the Skeptic Zone podcast and only recently got uploaded. They were first filmed for the TANK vodcast; now they are edited for easier viewing. Thanks to Richard Saunders for getting me more time to show them in full. Interview with Professor Jeff Malpas — Dr Jeff [...]
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Atheist Foundation launches anti-boredom pack for young students – due to a growing number of scripture class complaints from parents with children in state schools, the AFA is offering a free project kit for those who opt-out. It is a well presented colour-in book with templates of various scenes and animals with a personal message [...]
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UPDATE — Website by parents of 4 week old pertussis victim, Dana McCaffrey: http://danamccaffery.com and Facebook group. Great reporting — send in your vote to the Channel 7 website about the report on Meryl Dorey! Dr Rachie of the Skeptic Zone and The Sceptic’s Book has an analysis to read: In the opening introduction, the [...]
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Are Violent Video Games Adequately Preparing Children For The Apocalypse? Now that you have checked out whether you’re adequately prepared for that (and I have your attention!) – the 2nd of March should be in your blogging schedules – as that’s the date for Encephelon, the the bi-weekly neuroscience blog carnival – hosted here at [...]
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Quick update before I head into the office and get back to writing for the week – whilst I’m busy for the rest of the time, check out the latest Skeptical Parent Crossing which is now out at Mainstream Parenting! I discovered this entry myself and suggested it for inclusion: Little Isis – Latest Victim [...]
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Today I find it immensely gratifying that people are being redirected to my site because of a post I did for Darwin Day for Kids. It’s particularly wonderful that Daniel Loxton has been profiled with his own ‘Darwin for Kids’ book — ‘Evolution’ — in the most recent e-Skeptic! In commemoration of Charles Darwin’s 200th [...]
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CSIRO’s Michael McRae has just sent me the following fantastic news! He writes the ‘Science by Email‘ mailout, a free online newsletter for members of CSIRO’s Double Helix Science Club, parents, teachers, students and anyone with an interest in science. Recently they hit 30 000 email addresses subscribed!! Now, FOR FREE you can now check [...]
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