Scientific Consensus – is a darn strong theory

Today on the Scientific American blog there is a great article from the Editor talking about the different meanings of the term “Scientific Consensus.” I highly recommend reading this article. It explains very well why precisely why the “debate” about human caused climate change is “over”. But in brief, it’s not because every scientist in …

UK MPs vote for Elected upper chamber, is Senate Next?

Today may be a truly historic day in the United Kingdom, and indeed the Commonwealth as a whole. That is because today, Members of Parliament in the House of Commons (lower chamber) of the United Kingdom voted in favour of major reform of the House of Lords, which is the upper chamber of their Parliament, …