by podblack on July 4, 2010
“A mashup of Charlene Werner’s and John Bennet’s profound explanations of the science of homeopathy with similar levels of technical understanding found in popular media.”
by podblack on June 28, 2010
I know, I REALLY have to get back to some serious science blogging… but while you’re waiting – here’s episode twenty-six of the Token Skeptic Podcast!
This week I’m interviewing Joey Haban of the blog Newly Nerfed. Newly Nerfed is a blog about chronic illness and disability, science and skepticism, and geekery of all kinds, [...]
by podblack on June 11, 2010
Firstly – sorry if I’m not keeping things updated, there are serious internet issues I’m having which limit my access. If you’ve recently emailed or ‘Tweeted’ me or even got in touch via Facebook, I will respond later when I can!
Today, in my classroom, I told my students what the Australian Vaccination Network was, in [...]
by podblack on May 24, 2010
Edited to add (thanks to Reasonable Hank): 24th May, 2010: Dr Andrew Wakefield – Determination on Serious Professional Misconduct (SPM) and sanction
Accordingly the Panel has determined that Dr Wakefield’s name should be erased from the medical register. The Panel concluded that it is the only sanction that is appropriate to protect patients and is in [...]
by podblack on May 23, 2010
Very, very busy at the moment with an even busier week on the cards! However, there’s something that locals can do and even interstate or overseas can help out with.
The Australian Vaccination Network (AVN) is the group that the Skeptic Zone podcast report upon on a regular basis.
The AVN spreads false claims including that vaccines [...]