Aaron Small • Aug 07, 2009 •
Superconductivity is the phenomenon whereby a material can conduct an electric current with no resistance. For some of you that might seem rather dull, but the implications of this are actually fairly significant. Because they can conduct an electric c... Read More
Darcy Cowan • Jul 31, 2009 •
I think it’s safe to say that in recent years the push to “Become Healthier” has become much stronger than it was previously. Statistics like 1/4 of New Zealand adults are obese and New Zealand being the “3rd Fattest” country in the world are used to promote a lifestyle that is aimed at making us [...] … Read More
Darcy Cowan • Jun 30, 2009 •
Tomorrow (Wednesday 1/07/09) is the NZ premiere of Fringe on TV2 8.30pm. As a keen science fiction fan I have already seen the entire first season and highly recommend it, with one caveat, and I can not stress this enough, Do Not Think about the SCIENCE on this show. Seriously, it took me quite a [...] … Read More
Darcy Cowan • Jun 29, 2009 •
Are you sexist? Have a tendency to think that women should stay out of science? Do you prefer the company of straight people over that of gays? Like whites more than blacks? In these enlightened politically correct times it is socially unacceptable in most circles to answer yes to many or all of these questions [...] … Read More
Darcy Cowan • Jun 26, 2009 •
Ever noticed that when you are excited or happy your thoughts seem to zip hither, thither and yon at a dizzying pace? Perhaps at the same time you also had feelings of increased energy, creativity and self esteem. These are all symptoms of the psychiatric condition of mania, but you’re probably fine. The persistent linking [...] … Read More
Darcy Cowan • Jun 23, 2009 •
Just a quick post to spread the word about a survey covering the public acceptance of evolution in New Zealand and the effect (if any) of religious/spiritual beliefs on the the extent to which evolution is accepted in the wider community. The survey can be found Here, and the results will be presented around November [...] … Read More