Tag Archives: social mindsets

Science as politics: the world view of Senator Roberts

Posted on 27 September 2016 by Peter Boyer

Malcolm Roberts uses the parliamentary platform to peddle his climate fantasies Federal parliament, which has heard more than its share of climate change doubt, got a hefty dose of it this month from a exceptionally dedicated exponent. Malcolm Roberts, once … Continue reading →

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The debate we don’t need to have

Posted on 20 September 2016 by Peter Boyer

It’s clear in 21st century Australia that marriage should be open to us all. What more is there to say? Two distinct threads run through today’s debate about marriage: the social stability provided by long adult relationships, and the genders of … Continue reading →

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A battery power revolution in the making

Posted on 16 August 2016 by Peter Boyer

Analysts predict a huge future for batteries in global energy storage. On Tasmania’s Bruny Island we have a chance to see what this might look like. A revolution is brewing in meeting rooms and computer laboratories around Australia, and right now … Continue reading →

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