BBC - Newsnight: Paul Mason: What's wrong with Britain?
An interesting take on modern Britain
Tuesday 30 March 2010
Worringly big sea monsters? FOI request and answer
Would you believe it
Dear Ministry of Defence,
Are there any abnormally large, or dangerous sea monsters hundreds of metres under the sea that haven't been revealed to the public? Being a marine biologist, it would be in the best interest of the public as our lives could be at risk.
The answer
Dear Ministry of Defence,
Are there any abnormally large, or dangerous sea monsters hundreds of metres under the sea that haven't been revealed to the public? Being a marine biologist, it would be in the best interest of the public as our lives could be at risk.
The answer
Monday 22 March 2010
Feeble wind farms fail to hit full power - Times Online
Feeble wind farms fail to hit full power - Times Online
THE first detailed study of Britain’s onshore wind farms suggests some treasured landscapes may have been blighted for only small gains in green energy. The analysis reveals that more than 20 wind farms produce less than a fifth of their potential maximum power output.
Like most solutions to problems, wind farms have been over-hyped. Although they should provide part of the solution amongst a range of energy producing options including nuclear.
THE first detailed study of Britain’s onshore wind farms suggests some treasured landscapes may have been blighted for only small gains in green energy. The analysis reveals that more than 20 wind farms produce less than a fifth of their potential maximum power output.
Like most solutions to problems, wind farms have been over-hyped. Although they should provide part of the solution amongst a range of energy producing options including nuclear.
Speaking up for scientists | Philip Strange | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk
Speaking up for scientists Philip Strange Comment is free guardian.co.uk
From my own experience the problems come when Politian’s and single interest pressure groups miss-represent science to fit their own particular agendas. Having said that; scientists themselves are a reflection of society and may not always be as objective as they should.
I take the view that it is always best to look across the spectrum of scientific evidence and use this as the basis for making decisions rather, truth usually lying in the middle ground.
From my own experience the problems come when Politian’s and single interest pressure groups miss-represent science to fit their own particular agendas. Having said that; scientists themselves are a reflection of society and may not always be as objective as they should.
I take the view that it is always best to look across the spectrum of scientific evidence and use this as the basis for making decisions rather, truth usually lying in the middle ground.
Monday 1 March 2010
Video: Glow in the dark toilet paper review - Telegraph
Video: Glow in the dark toilet paper review - Telegraph
The bizarre invention looks like a standard loo roll during the day, but gives off a florescent glow when the lights are turned off.
The rolls were invented by Daniel Blackman, who works in product development for Thumbs Up, a gift company. The loo roll contains phosphors, which sustains a glow after exposure to energized particles such as light. The invention comes hot on the heels of Waitrose's cashmere loo roll, which claimed to offer the bottom line in comfort and went on sale earlier this month.
Only useful for camping or in power cuts
The bizarre invention looks like a standard loo roll during the day, but gives off a florescent glow when the lights are turned off.
The rolls were invented by Daniel Blackman, who works in product development for Thumbs Up, a gift company. The loo roll contains phosphors, which sustains a glow after exposure to energized particles such as light. The invention comes hot on the heels of Waitrose's cashmere loo roll, which claimed to offer the bottom line in comfort and went on sale earlier this month.
Only useful for camping or in power cuts
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