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- February 8, 2012
- 07:44 AM
- 80 views
Deceiving Degrees
by E Markham in Genetic Cuckoo
Discussion of the recent change to courses offered in British universities following increased awareness and protest against pseudoscience, with more universities choosing to no longer offer degrees in homeopathy and alternative medicine, it seems evidence based medicine is finally eradicating flimflam from our higher institutions. However, this is not the situation in much of the world, as many leading universities in Australia still offering these misleading and pointless courses. This article........ Read more »
E Markham. (2012) Deceiving Degrees. Blogspot. info:/
- January 27, 2012
- 12:43 PM
- 109 views
Bird-Flu Bioterror
by E Markham in Genetic Cuckoo
Recent controversy about publishing research which might lead to terrorism has taken the media by story in relation to avian influenza. Scientists need to openly share their research but the US government has asked for it to be censored in case of terrorism, but with censorship comes limitation, which would hamper exchange of ideas and new developments. This article is a discussion of the issues raised and its potential impacts. ... Read more »
E Markham. (2012) Bird-Flu Bioterror. Blogspot. info:/
- January 19, 2012
- 07:57 AM
- 107 views
Exciting Elements
by E Markham in Genetic Cuckoo
A review of the book "The Disappearing Spoon" by Sam Kean, which is a wonderful book discussing the hidden history of the elements, which is written in a light and exciting way, leaving you with many fun facts and anecdotes to share. It is written in easily excessable language and relies on no indepth scientific knowledge. A fantastic book and highly recommended. ... Read more »
E Markham. (2012) Exciting Elements. Blogspot. info:/
- January 12, 2012
- 09:24 AM
- 125 views
Troubling Treatments
by E Markham in Genetic Cuckoo
A discussion of the issues behind private spa's offereing treatments claiming to treat Influenza and other serious conditions. The claims are unfounded and misleading. Treatments included PRP Therapy, and Photo-biological Stimulation Therapy, both are invasive medical procedures with very little benifit. This highlights the problem that the media and private health spa's need to be more aware of making and promoting fruadulent claims.... Read more »
E Markham. (2012) Troubling Treatments . Blogspot. info:/
- December 14, 2011
- 11:09 AM
- 490 views
Museum Madness
by E Markham in Genetic Cuckoo
A discussion of the recent development plans that are threatening The Canadian Air and Space Museum in Toronto, Canada. The government is approving planning work to build a new hockey stadium on the heritage site of the museum, threatening the future of the rich history and artefacts the museum offers. A petition is attempting to reverse the development action, but the museum's future is unclear.... Read more »
E Markham. (2011) Museum Madness. Blogspot. info:/
- December 6, 2011
- 12:06 PM
- 139 views
Horoscope Hogwash
by E Markham in Genetic Cuckoo
An analysis of the growing trend of using Astrologists and Graphologists during the interview and selection process in many countries. highlighting the falicy in such methods and examinging the reasons behind it.... Read more »
E Markham. (2011) Horoscope Hogwash. Blogspot. info:/
- November 29, 2011
- 10:05 AM
- 202 views
Ridiculous Radiation
by E Markham in Genetic Cuckoo
This article discussed the damaging claims of one scientist, who is secretly looking to make a profit from scared and desperate people living in Japan in the wake of the most recent nuclear disaster. He claims he is selling anti-radiation pills, but this is a ridiculous statement, as there is no such thing. The article goes on to discuss the many flaws in his claims and the knock-on impact they could have. ... Read more »
E Markham. (2011) Ridiculous Radiation. Blogspot. info:/
- November 20, 2011
- 12:44 AM
- 184 views
Awful Alternatives
by E Markham in Genetic Cuckoo
An article discussing the unethical practices of alternative medicine and how they are anything but harmless.... Read more »
E Markham. (2011) Awful Alternatives. Blogspot. info:/
- November 10, 2011
- 02:24 AM
- 123 views
Ubertan Unsafe
by E Markham in Genetic Cuckoo
A new tanning product which is not a safe alternative to sunbeds, as it has been found to be unregulated, and potentially dangerous. This article explored the events that follows. ... Read more »
E Markham. (2011) Ubertan unsafe. Blogspot. info:/
- October 12, 2011
- 01:42 AM
- 113 views
Fairy Fantasy
by E Markham in Genetic Cuckoo
The recent claimed discovery of a fairy in Mexico has caused a lot of controversy, this article explored the claims and debunks them, while exploring the know on impact of these types of claims. ... Read more »
E Markham. (2011) Fairy Fantasy. Blogspot. info:/
- September 15, 2011
- 01:19 AM
- 102 views
Oscillococcinum Oxymoron
by E Markham in Genetic Cuckoo
Yet another libel claim, which seems to be a growing trend. The most recent dispute is regarding a homeopathic company suing for libel a blogger, who pointed out the scientific fact that their tables do not contain a single atom of the imaginary chemical.... Read more »
E Markham. (2011) Oscillococcinum Oxymoron. Blogspot. info:/
- August 20, 2011
- 12:53 AM
- 131 views
Ocular Oddity
by E Markham in Genetic Cuckoo
A discussion of a recent medical peculiarity, with symptoms including hearing your eyes move, was recently diagnosed as a rare condition. ... Read more »
E Markham. (2011) Ocular Oddity. Blogspot. info:/
- August 3, 2011
- 11:39 PM
- 374 views
Train-track Therapy
by E Markham in Genetic Cuckoo
A new alternative therapy becoming popular within Indonesia, train track therapy is where people lay across the railway tracks in the theory that electric will pass through there bodies and cure their illness. However, not only are the tracks not electrified but they are also in contact use by trains. This article examines the issues raised by this therapy and why so many people have resorted to using it. ... Read more »
E Markham. (2011) Train-track Therapy. Blogspot. info:/
- June 28, 2011
- 08:45 PM
- 378 views
Biocranial Baloney
by E Markham in Genetic Cuckoo
A discussion of the new chiropractic technique which uses manipulations of the head, which is claimed to treat diseases including allergies and arthritis.... Read more »
E Markham. (2011) Biocranial Baloney. Blogspot. info:/
- June 9, 2011
- 03:16 PM
- 210 views
Fitflop Fallacy
by E Markham in Genetic Cuckoo
An examination of the claims of the popular brand of Fitflop footwear to be able to tone leg muscles and to be 'a gym on your feet'. ... Read more »
E Markham. (2011) Fitflop Fallacy. Blogspot. info:/
- June 2, 2011
- 01:56 PM
- 357 views
Zombie Zealously
by E Markham in Genetic Cuckoo
A discussion of the recently new CDC guideline for emergency preparedness, which due to it's zombie theme has been suprisingly popular. ... Read more »
E Markham. (2011) Zombie Zealously. Blogspot. info:/
- May 31, 2011
- 03:36 PM
- 399 views
Cryptic Codes
by E Markham in Genetic Cuckoo
A discussion of a recent article in New Scientist about unbroken codes and cyphers, many of which could be fakes or just nonsense, however there value in inspiring new encryption methods could out weigh there actual value. ... Read more »
E Markham. (2011) Cryptic Codes. Blogspot. info:/
- May 24, 2011
- 01:48 PM
- 463 views
Rapture Recalled
by E Markham in Genetic Cuckoo
An analysis of the recent rapture prediction; the arbitrary nature of the prediction, the 'mathematics' involved and the consequences of apocalypse predictions.... Read more »
E Markham. (2011) Rapture Recalled. Blogspot. info:/
- May 23, 2011
- 04:08 PM
- 444 views
Misleading Magnetism
by E Markham in Genetic Cuckoo
a discussion of a boys claim that he is magnetic, however the evidence does not stand up to scrutiny. ... Read more »
E Markham. (2011) Misleading magnetism. Blogspot. info:/
- May 17, 2011
- 09:17 PM
- 231 views
Climate Criticism
by E Markham in Genetic Cuckoo
Criticism of extreamist views on climate change... Read more »
E Markham. (2011) Climate Criticism. Blogspot. info:/
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