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Unanswered questions for Brent and David Tong Anna Sandiford Oct 05

I apologise – I have neglected to answer questions about my book, Expert Witness, which was recently given away by Sciblogs and that Grant Jacobs reviewed. 
Some more questions are as follows:
Does forensic science only refer to science used for court cases, or are there other forms of investigation to which it pertains? Brent
I mention this in one of the chapters because this is quite a common question.  The term ‘forensic’ relates specifically to the court so technically forensic science relates to science presented in court.  However, the term ‘forensic’ is regularly misused and is …

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We’re only human? Brendan Moyle Oct 05

The recent paper on Australopithecus sediba once again brought up the issue of our species own evolution. The evidence we have now is extensive but surprisingly consistent with Darwin’s hypotheses. …

The blind leading… Bryan Walker Oct 05

Evidence this week that the New Zealand Energy Strategy trumpeted by the government as a key to the country’s prosperity is making good on its promise to advance oil …

World Space Week podcast – Episode 2: Chris McKay Elf Eldridge Oct 05

Our second episode takes us on the hunt for information about what life is likely to exist on alien worlds. We chatted to Dr. Chris McKay from NASA’s Ames research …

Nature vs. nurture: score = one all Guest Work Oct 05

By James Heathers PhD candidate at the University of Sydney Psychologists have debated whether our interests are a result of nature or nurture for more than 100 years. So …

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