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-- August ’20 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking July ’20 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Even studies from endemic fluorosis areas show fluoride is not harmful at levels used in fluoridation Canadian studies confirm findings of Broadbent et al (2015) – fluoridation has no effect on child IQ Child IQ in countries with endemic fluorosis imply fluoridation is safe. Anti-fluoride 65 brain-fluoride studies not evidence against fluoridation June ’20 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking delayed Another study used by anti-fluoride activists actually shows community water fluoridation OK May ’20 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking When scientists get political: Lead fluoride-IQ researcher launches emotional attack on her scientific critics New study touted by anti-fluoridation campaigners actually indicates fluoridation is safe No relationship of bone cancer to fluoridation – another new study the anti-fluoride brigade will attempt to ignore New review finds fluoride is not a developmental neurotoxicant at exposure levels relevant to fluoridation April ’20 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Anti-fluoride campaigners still rely on irrelevant studies Author confirms anti-fluoridation activist misrepresentation of her work Anti-fluoridation propaganda now relies on only four studies. 6: Incestuous relationship of these studies Anti-fluoridation propaganda now relies on only four studies. 5: Don’t censor yourself Anti-fluoridation propaganda now relies on only four studies. 4: Till et al (2020) Anti-fluoridation propaganda now relies on only four studies. 3: Riddell et al (2019) Anti-fluoridation propaganda now relies on only four studies. 2: Green et al (2019) Anti-fluoridation propaganda now relies on only four studies. 1: Bashash et al (2018) March ’20 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking No; a new study from Ethiopia does not indicate fluoridation is bad for your bones Anti-fluoridationists put faith in new “strong” studies to provide evidence missing in draft NTP review Industry-funded translation can introduce bias in selection of studies for scientific review Another embarrassment for anti-fluoride campaigners as neurotoxic claim found not to be justified February ’20 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Beware of scientific paper abstracts – read the full text to avoid being fooled January ’20 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Fluoridation and sex steroid hormones – or the mouse that roared What are the recent fluoride-IQ studies really saying about community water fluoridation? December ’19 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Fluoridation science and political advocacy – who is fooling who? Scientific integrity & fluoridation – Dr Ghali responds Sleep disorders and fluoride: dredging data to confirm a bias Some fluoride-IQ researchers seem to be taking in each other’s laundry Statistical manipulation to get publishable results Scientific integrity requires critical investigation – not blind acceptance November ’19 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Anti-fluoride propagandists appear not to read the articles they promote The anti-fluoride brigade won’t be erecting billboards about this study October ’19 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking ADHD and fluoride – wishful thinking supported by statistical manipulation? Experts complain to funding body about quality of fluoride-IQ research What do these mother-child studies really say about fluoridation? September ’19 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Biostatistical problems with the Canadian fluoride/IQ study Fluoridation – A new fight against scientific misinformation An evidence-based discussion of the Canadian fluoride/IQ study More expert comments on the Canadian fluoride-IQ paper Politics of science – making a silk purse out of a sow’s ear August ’19 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Bye, bye to the collusion lie If at first you don’t succeed . . . statistical manipulation might help Anti-fluoride activists misrepresent a new kidney/liver study July ’19 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking MH17 tragedy- 5 years on June ’19 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Chemical watchdog confirms suppressed report but justifies the suppression May ’19 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Does international chemical watchdog cherry-pick evidence to confirm a bias? Psychology of Russiagate – an adult discussion for a change April ’19 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Russiagate – Some insights into its origins and results Russiagate: Lessons for the media. But will they listen? March ’19 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Aftermath of the Mueller report – the media starts looking at itself Mueller report to be released mid April – but it will be redacted Collapse of the “Russiagate ” myth exposes how corporate media has failed Getting out alive – why we should always demand evidence Terrorism in Christchurch – some thoughts “Disinformation” and the mainstream media February ’19 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking January ’19 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Preempting the annual misrepresentation of NZ dental health data by anti-fluoride activists December ’18 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Fluoridation: Another study shows stopping fluoridation bad for child tooth decay November ’18 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Media manipulation – the tail wags the dog Protection of teeth by fluoride confirmed – yet again And you thought Russiagate could not get sillier. Trump and the media – codependents wallowing in the mud Julian Assange’s mother appeals for her son’s freedom October ’18 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Nuclear dangers if INF treaty abandoned could be worse than in the 1980s Fluoridation and ADHD: A new round of statistical straw clutching September ’18 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking September ’18 NZ blog ranking – delayed Flight MH17 tragedy in Ukraine – new evidence Novichock detection and the Salisbury tourists A more convincing take on prenatal maternal dietary effects on child IQ Fluoridation: “debating” the science? Opportunities and problems for grassroots activism offered by the internet August ’18 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Who is weaponising the vaccination debate? Another BUK accident in Ukraine Policing social media – who is coming next and who is behind it? Political interference prevents investigators from considering the “bleeding obvious” July ’18 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Mainstream media “mob violence” over Helsinki summit Blatant misreporting of latest OPCW report on chemical weapons in Syria Time for a serious auditing of Porton Down’s nerve agent stocks? June ’18 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Anti-fluoride campaigners exhaust their legal channels with another loss Magical World Cup Gala Concert May ’18 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Anti-fluoridation activists buy scientific credibility using a predatory publisher Another shonky OPCW chemical incident report on Syria Not just another rat study Russian sports doping scandal looking like an illusion? April ’18 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Mainstream media-political alliance gets vindictive Novichock – a marketing ploy? The “heart of the Syrian chemical weapons programme” destroyed? OPCW on Salisbury poisoning – one step forward, two back? Anti-fluoridationist Paul Connett misrepresents NZ data Anti-fluoridationists rejection of IQ studies in fluoridated area. March ’18 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking A conference paper on the maternal prenatal urinary fluoride/child IQ study has problems The 52 IQ studies used by anti-fluoride campaigners The real lessons from Vladimir Putin’s re-election Why is it so difficult to get an open discussion on fluoridation? Mary Byrne’s criticism is misplaced and avoids the real issues Anti-fluoride group coordinator responds to my article Where could you get a nerve agent in Salisbury? The first casualty . . Paul Connett’s misrepresentation of maternal F exposure study debunked February ’18 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Anti-fluoride activist commits “Death by PowerPoint” Paul Connett “updates” NZ MPs about fluoride? Anti-fluoride activists misrepresent another thyroid study Fake news from the White Helmets returns RT election subversion – yet again? January ’18 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Yet another fluoride-IQ study So you are saying . . . . . ! Jordan Peterson demonstrates the importance of free speech Select your conspiracy theory and connect the dots Whose who in the Russiagate affair – an infographic A week of good news in New Zealand Is “Russiagate” another deception like Iraqi WMDs? “Fire and Fury” exposes the fundamental problems of the anti-Trump movement Confirmation bias – we all suffer from it but how can we reduce its effect? December ’17 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Yet another way Russia is undermining our society Anti-fluoridationists misrepresent New Zealand dental data – an annual event Fluoridation means money in the pocket Anti-fluoridation campaigners often use statistical significance to confirm bias November ’17 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking The problem with scepticism Chemical weapons use in Syria UN report flawed by political bias Anti-fluoride “expert” finds the real reason oral health has improved – and it’s not fluoride Meat substitutes – prospects and new ethical questions October ’17 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking New fluoride debate falters Political maturity in New Zealand – at least compared to the US Flaw and porkie in anti-fluoride report claiming a flaw in Canadian study Do we need a new fluoride debate? September ’17 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Endemic fluorosis and its health effects Maternal urinary fluoride/IQ study – an update Fluoride, pregnancy and the IQ of offspring Facts about fluorosis – not a worry in New Zealand We need more post-publication peer review Cassini plunges into Saturn tonight – a grand finale What’s with the anti-fluoridationist promotion of dental health programmes? Non-violence in the defence of free speech August ’17 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Fluoridation not associated with ADHD – a myth put to rest From Charlottesville to Boston – a lesson Hypocrisy, irrationality and wise words from Monty Python Are we all anti-fascist now? Are fluoride researchers sacked for their findings? Fluoridation and cancer Local anti-fluoride activists tell porkies yet again July ’17 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking The main stream media is out of touch Don’t rely on sources – follow the evidence Stovepiping to produce fake news June ’17 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Darwin, sexual selection and Putin Fluoridation: Open letter to Democrats for Social Credit Fluoridation: What’s happening with the New Zealand legislation? May ’17 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking The “information war” and social media, or how to tell if you are a Kremlin troll Anti-fluoridationists commonly misrepresent Ministry of Health data ChildSmile – a complement, not an alternative, to fluoridation Fluoridation helps protect adult teeth as well as children’s Fluoridation: the truth about heavy metal contamination Visualising the numbers – The Fallen of World War II Bottle fed infants: fluoridated water not a problem April ’17 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Citing scientific studies and the arrogance of ignorance Debating science No, fluoridation is not associated with leading causes of death Anti-fluoridationists exploit infant deaths by fiddling statistics Here we go again The Putin Derangement Syndrome Bottle fed infants: fluoridated water not a problem. March ’17 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Another anti-fluoridation whopper 2018 Global Atheist Convention Fluoridation: Making sense of the Ministry of Health data Fluoride, coffee and activist confusion Trump didn’t invent the problems – and his opponents didn’t invent protest Anti-fluoride authors indulge in data manipulation and statistical porkies Be careful what you wish for An Oscar for Al Qaeda? February ’17 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking EPA comprehensively debunks anti-fluoride claims of a fluoride-IQ effect Anti-fluoridationists go to Supreme Court – who is paying for this? Debunking a “classic” fluoride-IQ paper by leading anti-fluoride propagandists Islamophobia or mental illness? ‫Tha Amnesty report – and a response from Syria Non-fluoridated Christchurch does not have better teeth than fluoridated Auckland January ’17 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Debunking anti-fluoridationist’s remaining 12 reasons for opposing fluoridation Madonna teaches us a lesson in critical thinking New research confirms adults benefit from community water fluoridation as well as children Premature births a factor in cognitive deficits observed in areas of endemic fluorosis? Sources our mainstream media uses to promote their narrative about Syria More nails in the coffin of the anti-fluoridation myths around IQ and hypothyroidism Water fluoridation – what to expect in the near future Fluoridation: New scientific review of fluoride and oral health Critical thinking, not censorship, is the solution to fake news Anti-fluoride IQ claims are false December ’16 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Large Swedish study finds no effect of fluoride on IQ Fake news and the new fact-free reporting paradigm Fluoridation: New research confirms it is cost effective – yet again Fluoridation: members of parliament call from submissions from scientific and health experts Fake news, human suffering and the fight against terrorism November ’16 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Sometimes I think the world has gone mad Leader of flawed fluoridation study gets money for another go White Helmets confirm authenticity of acted “rescue” video Manufacturing news, and opinion, about Syria Why should we subsidise religious leaders and their silly statements? Warriors, scouts, Trump’s election and your news media US elections – who should you be angry with? Trump’s victory – why the surprise, why the anger? Anti-fluoride claims often not relevant to New Zealand October ’16 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking White Helmets dupes New Zealand government? Voluntary media censorship is ethically wrong Fluoridation not associated with hip fracture, heart attacks of osteosarcoma – new study Anti-fluoridation activist Paul Connett has a senior moment about our debate “Humanitarian” intervention and war crimes Crocodile tears over Syria at UN security council Anti-Syrian propaganda and the White Helmets Shyness of anti-fluoride election candidates Syria & the fog of war September ’16 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking But will it stand up in court? Flogging a dead horse – anti-fluoridationists lose in court again Syria UN Ambassador makes sense of the war in Syria The shaky Syrian ceasefire agreement staggers on – or does it? Fluoridation & democracy: Open letter to DHB candidate Andrew Buckley When will they ever learn? Ceasefire in Syria is exposing real nature of “moderate” rebels What do Syrians think of the new cessation of hostilities agreement? Dissecting pseudoscientific and political propaganda August ’16 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking An anti-fluoride trick: Impressing the naive with citations Does community water fluoridation reduce diabetes prevalence? “Filtering” out fluoride Rio Olympics – what are those gold medals worth? Fluoridation – freedom of choice Is water fluoridation better than salt fluoridation? Ethics and the doping scandal – a response to Guest Work Being better informed – unexpected advice from The Guardian July ’16 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Quantifying the problem of international sports doping Dental health – it’s not all about fluoride The Putin diversion The insult of low expectations MH17 tragedy – 2 years on Misrepresenting fluoride science – an open letter to Paul Connett Are you really right? June ’16 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Why don’t feminists fight for Muslim women? Permission to have that conversation A cynical take on effective speakers Richard Dawkins – speech to Reason Rally, 2016 Chemophobic scaremongering: Much ado about absolutely nothing MH17 tragedy – new investigation launched Fluoridation: News media should check press releases from anti-fluoridationists Fluoridation debate: Responding to Tom O’Connor May ’16 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking New review shows clear economic benefits from community water fluoridation Debating fluoridation and tyranny – Tom O’Connor responds Attempting a tyranny of the minority on fluoridation Writing to please the reader’s ear Fluoridation: One small step sideways? New research confirms water fluoridation does not cause bone cancers Public discussion of science can be toxic Fluoridation cessation studies reviewed – overall increase in tooth decay noted Mistakes were made – but by who? Don’t be fooled by simple media “science” “Do the math” – a bit like “Do the research!” Victory Day celebration of defeat of terrorism in Palmyra Will we be using contact lens cameras in future? Barrel bombs, hell cannons, Aleppo and media bias April ’16 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Korean community water fluoridation supported by new evidence Science and management – a clash of cultures Anti-fluoride campaigners cherry-pick irrelevant overseas research but can’t find relevant New Zealand research Cochrane fluoridation review described as “empty” Anti-fluoridationists misrepresent new dental data for New Zealand children A challenge to anti-fluoridationers to justify their misrepresentation of New Zealand research Fluoridation decisions to be made by District Health Boards Nadine gives a necessary message to her fellow Muslims Anti-fluoridationists now scaremonger about silica in your drinking water Reversed responsibility and the burden of proof Anti-fluoridation cherry-pickers at it again March ’16 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Fluoridation: My podcast with with Howard Farran Why is Donald Trump so successful – and will he win? Why are our politicians so silent on Palmyra’s liberation from clutches of Daesh? The US speaks in two tongues on terrorism Chemistry is everywhere – even in those natural products Life for women under Daesh (ISIS) The toxicity of chemophobia Anti-fluoridation campaigner, Stan Litras, misrepresents WHO Hiding behind “experts” The “interfaith” trap – particularly for atheists A Chinese study the anti-fluoridation crowd won’t be citing Misrepresentation, misogyny and misandry – these should concern sceptics Searching articles on fluoride February ’16 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Big business funding of anti-science propaganda on health Anti-fluoridationist’s flawed attacks on Calgary study Scientific self-deception Media misleading on Syria Stephen Fry on Twitter Richard Dawkins and the Skeptics Conference controversy. Is the media lying to you about Syria? Fluoridation: Whakatane teaches us something we should already know Chemistry – “to dupe, to cheat?” What a pleasant surprise! Censorship by demonisation Once more on the IQ and fluoride myth – why ignore other factors? January ’16 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Fluoridation: Whakatane District Council makes the Hamilton mistake New study finds community water fluoridation still cost effective “Crusade Against Multiple Regression Analysis” – don’t throw baby out with bathwater Fluoridation: Some simple chemistry The danger of insisting on your own facts Flight MH17 in Ukraine – what do intelligence services know? Iron and fluoride in human milk Hubris of the google researcher The Harvard study and the Lancet paper Cultural and ideological bias in scientific literature reviews Facts, beliefs and delusions Science – a method of investigation, not a belief system Yet another misrepresentation of a dental health study December ’15 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Peer review – the “tyranny” of the third reviewer Syrian karma Christmas – “White Wine In The Sun” Community water fluoridation still cost-effective Democracy and expert advice on scientific issues Fluoride and IQ – another study coming up The hardest thing in life . . Climate deal signed – now for the hard bit: action Traditions and social arrangements out of step with social diversity “Natural News” on trial in The Hague for crimes against science Rejection of scientific studies in online discussions Another defeat for anti-fuoridation claims about arsenic November ’15 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking The problem with reasoned discussion John Pilger on Paris, ISIS and Media Propaganda Science is never done – some scientific terms explained Studies show – or do they? Should we trust science? – Wellington talk Can world leaders learn from the Paris terror attacks? Anti-fluoride hypothyroidism paper slammed yet again Cyberchondria and similar “illnesses” Onehunga and the “fluoride-free” myth Thames voters decisively support fluoridation Why doesn’t Putin shirtfront someone? October ’15 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Scientific papers, civil disobedience and personal networks The quackery of anti-fluoride internet trolls Our beautiful planet: Astronaut art works Christian co-option of karakia Combatting anti-fluoride Gish gallopers MH17: Final technical report Responding to Tracey Brown on fluoridation “The ugly truth” – Tracey Brown ticks me off MH17 – another Boeing sacrificed for investigation. The ugly truth about critics of “the ugly truth” in science Many Syrians see Russians as saviours Door knockers should pay to interrupt us September ’15 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Fluoride: More scaremongering using drug warnings Putin’s UN address: “Do you realise what you’ve done?” Obama’s United Nations address: “We Must Stamp Out ‘Apocalyptic Cult’ ISIS” European and Māori major non-believers in NZ Cochrane responds to misrepresentation of their fluoridation review ChildSmile dental health – its pros and cons Should all scientists really be militant atheists? The Alternative Medicine Racket The chemical party A job with a view – but not for the clumsy Fluoridation: Freedom of choice – and responsibility My talk to the Reason & Science Society – an invite Why the internet annoys chemists Freedom of religion and belief – not a license to interfere with others Humanitarian intervention – but when & how? Discussing science on social media August ’15 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Australian census religion question – progress In the end, it came down to the science in Denver Subverting democratic consultation on the fluoride issue Religious instruction scrapped from school curriculum in Victoria Alternative reality of anti-fluoride “science” What is life? Anti-fluoride propagandists get creative with statistics Fluoridation: Connett’s criticism of New Zealand research debunked Fluoridation: Connett’s naive use of WHO data debunked Time to give up on Sitemeter Christmas reading 70th anniversary of first use of atomic weapon against civilians Connett misrepresents the fluoride and IQ data yet again Fluoridation: Newsweek science journalism bottoms out July ’15 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking The bureaucratic solution to a problem Fluoridation: “Sciencey” sounding claims ruled unacceptable Comparing the Cochrane and NZ Fluoridation Reviews Rapid change in attitudes to marriage equality Scaremongering and chemophobia MH17 tragedy: 1 year on Talk of “mini ice age” bunkum Progress in removing religious instruction from public schools? Fluoridation: Beliefs about safety and benefits Climate change: Our time really is running out Cochrane fluoridation review. III: Misleading section on dental fluorosis June ’15 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Cochrane fluoridation review. II: “Biased” and poor quality research? Cochrane fluoridation review. I: Most research ignored What is causing warming of the earth? New science bloggers wanted for Sciblogs 2.0 Gagging of scientists – a common problem? I wish more people were aware of this Misrepresentation of the new Cochrane fluoridation review News media – telling us how to think Misrepresenting the York fluoride review Fluoridation: Misrepresenting the “saliva theory” Something to consider Fluoridation and horses – another myth Science and social media in new Zealand Monday morning proverb Fake weight-loss study example of wider problem Calcium fluoride and the “soft” water anti-fluoridation myth May ’15 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Connett & Hirzy do a shonky risk assesment for fluoride Making mountains out of scientific mole hills Don’t expect to see chemical safety data sheets in restaurants Being open-minded RSNZ Science Book Prize winner – Tangata Whenua Don’t put all the blame on the Germans – a lesson from World War II The problem of “Fact-Resistant Humans” What a nice idea Water fluoridation effective – new study Follow the money? The distrust of science – a task for science communication We always seem to ignore the causes April ’15 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Wise words from Carl Sagan Poor peer review – and its consequences Connett fiddles the data on fluoride ADHD link to fluoridation claim undermined again Commercial and ideological support of anti-fluoride activity Why is Vladimir Putin so popular in the USA? Is comfirmation bias essential to anti-fluoride “research?” The will to find out IQ not influenced by water fluoridation Making sense of scientific research The frustrations of modern technology March ’15 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking “Fair-weather” scepticism Poor peer-review – a case study The arrogance of science? New Zealand science book prize – 2015 Short list ADHD linked to elevation not fluoridation Anonymous comments on social media More poor-quality research promoted by anti-fluoride activists Ukrainian “suicides?” Free download – “Severe dental fluorosis and cognitive deficits” Are submissions on fluoridation worth it? Social media and science – the problems and the challenge A couple of “oldies” inject some sense into international politics Open letter to Lisa Hansen on NZ Fluoridation Review February ’15 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Paper claiming water fluoridation linked to hypothyroidism slammed by experts Dirty tactics by anti-fluoride activists in Taupo NZ Fluoridation review – Response to Micklen NZ Fluoridation review – HS Micklen responds to critique Did business interests interfere with Hamilton’s fluoride tribunal process? A perspective of distances in space Download report analysing anti-fluoride attacks on NZ Fluoridation Review Social health policies, freedom of choice and responsibility Reality of war for civilians Stephen Fry not pulling any punches January ’15 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking US meddling in Ukraine behind coup Hypocrisy Sunday reading – Richard Dawkins reads some of his “fan mail” Is debating with anti-science activists worth the effort? Six months on – concerns about MH17 investigation Severe dental fluorosis and cognitive deficits – now peer reviewed Those evil chemicals “Internet and social media misinform thousands daily” “I just know” The victims of terror Fluoride Free NZ report disingenuous – conclusion Spotting Bad Science October ’14 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking December ’14 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking The MH17 blame game Down-under Christmas Science never claimed to know everything Special pleading by Philippe Grandjean on fluoride The inverted ethics of doxxing? Fascinating and painless chemistry lessons Did the Royal Society get it wrong about fluoridation? “Do your own research!” Dirty politics over MH17? Cherry-picking and misinformation in Stan Litras’s anti-fluoride article Today’s fantasy, tomorrow’s possibility The farce of a “sciency” anti-fluoride report November ’14 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Creationist ‘audits’ science museum “Real” experts’ on climate change? Really? Water fluoridation and dental fluorosis – debunking some myths Proving anecdotes are reliable Declan Waugh pushes another anti-fluoride myth Severe dental fluorosis the real cause of IQ deficits? Catch 22 in Ukraine Let’s rely on anecdotes instead! Standing up to junk science in New Zealand Declan Waugh claims it’s “clear as day” Unusual photo of Moon and Earth. Criminal investigation of MH17 tragedy – where is it at? There is something about those climate records that keep getting broken Putting politicans in their place on climate change Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 – what really happened? Fluoridation – a racist conspiracy? Curiosity’s historic comet photo When science deniers turn to science Fluoride debate: Second response to Rita Barnett-Rose – Daniel Ryan Fluoride debate: Response to Daniel Ryan’s critique – Rita Bartlett-Rose Fluoride debate: A response to Rita Barnett-Rose – Daniel Ryan Fluoride debate: The scientific evidence against fluoridation – Rita F. Barnett Another legal defeat for NZ anti-fluoridation activists Anti-fluoridation propagandists promoting shonky “review” How to change your Mind – and why it is good for you The science and politics of climate change Science and belief September ’14 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Peer review of an anti-fluoride “peer review” The information war – The NZ Listener takes up arms MOM “a thousand times better than cricket” Activist’s anti-science adverts found misleading – again Don’t you get tired of this? It’s time we did something about sugar Crude dredging of the scientific literature Anti-fluoride activists define kangaroo court as “independent” MH17 – Preliminary report leaves most conspiracy theories intact Do you prefer dental fluorosis or tooth decay? Emotion Drives Decision Ingested fluoride, dental health and old age August ’14 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Sad news – Victor Stenger has died Making money out of fanatics Dirty politics on the Royal Society fluoride review Review finds community water fluoridation safe and effective Anti-fluoride activists unhappy about scientific research The Mind of the Science Denier Open letter to Jane Nielson – a “fluoridation convert.” Accidental Renaissance – or intuition? Tactics for science denial Natural News comes out with a load of heavy metal rubbish on fluoride July ’14 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Declan Waugh continues his distortion of Finnish fluoride research Another fluoridation whopper from Declan Waugh I am still waiting for my cheque An answer to the anti-fluoride critics – in one image Some answers to the confusion about the #MH17 crash site Informed parents know water fluoridation is good for their children Making political capital out of the deaths of innocents Elected officials must ignore activists and listen to own voters The irony of some peer-review and citation complaints Ken Ring pontificates on climate change Anti-science US Congressman on House science Committee! “Creative” reporting of fluoridation science What happens when fluoridation is stopped? June ’14 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Controversial IQ study hammered in The Lancet New group challenging the anti-science brigade Fluoridation: what about reports it is ineffective? Approaching scientific literature sensibly Declan Waugh’s misinformation on fluorosilicic acid A healthy attitude towards quantum mechanics An open letter to Declan Waugh – new mechanism for fluoride toxicity? Toxicity is in the dose or concentration of fluoride Councils and scientists targeted by anti-fluoride activists Lugansk – a modern Guernica? Inna Kukuruza – “her eyes spoke to the whole world” Connett’s hypocrisy on fluoride & IQ May ’14 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Confirmation blindness on the fluoride-IQ issue Where do teeth come from? The stork theory There is research and there is “research” Fluoridating water does not lower IQ – New Zealand research Fluoride and IQ – once more Another anti-fluoride myth in the making A balanced debate It’s all the fashion in Ukraine Fluoridation: What a difference a year makes? Wishart misrepresents fluoride science to advance his extreme ideology Fluoridation: emotionally misrepresenting contamination April ’14 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Peer review, shonky journals and misrepresenting fluoride science Ingested fluoride is beneficial to dental health. Anti-fluoridation advertising deceptive Fluoridation: putting chemical contamination in context The first victim! An outdated tax anomaly – charitable status of relgion Declan Waugh scaremongers over fluoride – again Arrogance of ignorance? Pandering to anti-fluoridation campaigners International cooperation in space serving humanity Is anyone listening? March ’14 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Scientific cooperation despite political posturing Fluoridation returns to Hamilton City. European border changes over 5000 years Dental fluorosis: badly misrepresented by FANNZ What makes something right or wrong? How do we know what is true? Cherry-picking and ring-fencing the scientific literature Fluoride and heart disease – another myth Graphic information in science Corporate backers of anti-fluoride movement lose in NZ High Court. Terry Pratchett making sense Fluoride and the 5 easy steps of a conspiracy theory February ’14 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Pseudoscience in your supermarket Another god debate Repeating bad science on fluoride Truth about those science fairs Quality and selection counts in fluoride research The precautionary principle How can scientists use social media? Curiosity sees a familiar “evening star.” The fluoride debate – what do the experts say? January ’14 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Entertainment is brain exercise Download The Fluoride Debate Determining scientific knowledge by petition Fluoride debate: Final article – Ken Perrott Fluoride debate: Paul Connett’s Closing statement The good(?) old days of scientific writing Most of us missed this one False balance and straw clutching on fluoridation Who is funding anti-fluoridation High Court action? Astro-turfing for scientific credibility Losing trust in religious leaders Conspiracy theorists misuse analytical evidence All things bright and beautiful December ’13 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Fluoride debate: Ken Perrott’s closing response to Paul Connett? Putting vaccination risks into context Fluoride debate: Arguments Against Fluoridation Thread. Part 8. Paul Alan Turing receives royal pardon The true meaning of Christmas Where is the heat going? Fluoride debate: Response to Paul’s 5th article Back to the moon! Fluoride debate: Arguments Against Fluoridation Thread. Part 5. Paul Census 2013 – religious diversity Fluoride debate: Response to Paul’s 6th article. Testing the God theory Fluoridation debate: Against Fluoridation Thread. Part 6. November ’13 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking ‘The particle at the end of the universe’ wins Winton Prize Fluoridation debate: Why I support fluoridation – 2nd reply to Connett Psychics have it easy these days Fluoride Debate: Why I support fluoridation – 2nd response from Connett From dental neglect to child abuse? Fluoride Debate: Why I support fluoridation – response to Connett Fluoride debate: Why I support fluoridation – Response from Connett Word of wisdom, and otherwise Have local climate pseudosceptics come to the end of the road? Fluoride debate: Why I support fluoridation Sin is relative Fluoride debate – I get email Fluoride debate Part 1a – response to Connet’s response: Perrott Fluoride debate – some housekeeping Fluoride debate Part 1a – response: Connett October ’13 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Fluoride debate Part 1: Perrott Fluoride debate Part 1: Connett The fluoride debate – introduction The origins of ethics and violence What’s really true? Moral animals Anti-fluoridation porkies – Mullinex’s rats Science and faith NZ climate change “sceptics” abandon appeal Christianity has hijacked human values Fluoridation: Hangout with the University of Waikato The universe – it is bigger than you think Our Far South – time we learned about it Christian ethics and Peter Singer Fluoride – friend or foe: a lecture Cyber bullying of science Fluoridation: the hip fracture deception September ’13 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Tim Minchin – an inspirational speech to graduates Jon Stewart interviews Richard Dawkins Anatomy of an anti-fluoridation myth NZ experts deplore anti-fluoridation misrepresentation of science Helping kids to wonder Fluoridation – the IQ myth When politicians and bureaucrats decide the science Welcome counter to scientific and health misinformation New “evidence” for global cooling? Phobos eclipses the sun – as seen by Curiosity Dentists you can trust? Activists peddle chemical misinformation for fluoridation referenda August ’13 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Cherry picking fluoridation data Anti-fluoridationist astro-turfing and media manipulation Anti-fluoride activists attempt to silence science Crazy ideas and “supernatural” phenomena Experts speak out on fluoridation Fluoride sensitivity – all in the mind? Earthquakes and twitter Cyber-bullying – what’s with sunscreen? Anti-fluoridation study flawed – petition rejected News media influences public trust in science The “consensus message” in communicating science Hamilton – the water is the problem, not the fluoride! Topical confusion persists Celebrate your curiosity – one year on July ’13 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Is this the way to reorganise science? The limits of science and a world record Water treatment chemicals – why pick on fluoride? Are you qualified to discuss God, Heaven and Hell? The Galileo fallacy and denigration of scientific consensus A new Cosmos Michael Mann’s defamation lawsuit on track Is fluoridated water a medicine? Debunking anti-fluoridation myths Source of moral authority has shifted Fluoridation – an organised campaign to misinform. Hamilton gets its fluoridation referendum Not your usual rocket launch Fluoridation – topical confusion Communicating climate science – Michael Mann comments Fluoridation and conspiracy theories Richard Dawkins learns about the Bible Fluoridation – the violation of rights argument. June ’13 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking The victim mentality of conspiracy theorists Poisoning the well with a caricature of science Fluoridation petition – for Hamilton citizens The importance of books for kids Fluoridation – it does reduce tooth decay Stop feeling guilty Getting a grip on the science behind claims about fluoridation Is fluoride an essential dietary mineral? Will Hamiltonians finally get a voice on fluoridation? Scientists, political activism and the scientific ethos Fluoridation – are we dumping toxic metals into our water supplies? When science is under attack Tactics and common arguments of the anti-fluoridationists Hamilton City Council reverses referendum fluoridation decision Global warning in science fiction May ’13 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Peter Singer on effective charity The science of consciousness Collapse of Arctic sea ice An eReader breakthrough? Singing about the periodic table Black cat in a dark room – and the role of science A New Zealand climate change pseudosceptic apologises! Pseudosceptics are at it again – misrepresenting and attacking climate scientists Chris Hadfield’s 5-month Space Mission in 90 Seconds Confusion and distortion – has global warming stopped? “Incontrovertible” is it, Rodney? Video coverage of astronauts’ return to earth next Tuesday morning A beggar’s market? Interfaith delusions The limits of philosophy April ’13 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking ‘The Unbelievers’ and science A global warming hoax meme is born – in New Zealand too! Friday follies – what happened to the “official AGW hypothesis?” Fiddling with census figures for religion in New Zealand The beginning (of the universe) for beginners Terrorism and the West’s obsession with oil Marriage equality, retribution and moral progress A sombre night in Boston Moving into the mainstream – on the coat tails of the “New Atheists” Thatcher, Monckton and Pinochet Potty Peer in Waikato New Zealand Blog ranking Montage What is global temperature? I was wrong about Lord Monckton New “Hockey Stick” but same tired old denial March ’13 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking April Fools and Agenda 21 Christchurch from space A war between religion and science? Climate contrarians/deniers are cherry picking again Dishonesty of intelligent design “research” Something for all those lapsed catholics Dawkins’ new book Our world from the International Space Station Creationists prefer numerology to real scientific research Don’t panic Talking sense about morality Extreme confirmation bias in action Greedy Lying Bastards Those arguments against marriage equality Census 2013: That religion question Climate change is not simple February ’13 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking A sensible Christian perspective on Peter Singer No immutable truths, no eternal dogmas Global climate – and your grandchildren Entertaining – and the science is good The truth about the hockey stick Origins of religious ethics and violence Sean Faircloth, Director of Richard Dawkins Foundation, visiting NZ The Russian meteor – what we know Should we be prepared? Does religion blur understanding of evolution? The “dynamic duo” of science? A day for cheap shots Science as the best, possibly only, way to truth The reality of cancer Education should never validate ignorance “Divine commands” and personal conscience January ’13 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Troll training Is your region warming? No cause for alarm – if you cherry pick The political alarmism behind climate change denial Can philosophers, or anyone, tell us what is “right” and “wrong”? History of science – for Kiwis What a shock! Who is guilty of misusing science? Deconstructing climate change, and its deniers Amazing photos of Shuttle Endeavour flight deck Australia’s “New Normal?” Going beyond the evidence A time for hypocrisy Historians and sociologists just as human as scientists December ’12 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking A problem with logic Historians and sociologists lecture scientists – about science Wonders of Life coming – we hope A dose of reality Pulling the wool over the eyes of the faithful Scientists and philosophers discuss morality and meaning Christmas present from NASA At last – Moving Naturalism Forward videos Getting the Book Invented Sense on evolutionary psychology. Does science have a cognitive privilege? Sceptical humility and peer review in science Cancer – an emotional rollercoaster Sceptical arrogance and evolutionary psychology And now for a bit of drama Agreement polar ice sheets are melting November ’12 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Regarding women as animals Christmas present for nerds – what about science books? Time for philosophical honesty about Darwin Religion in schools – a sensible approach Climate change deniers don’t understand expertise The arrogance of supernatural privilege Morality and non-human animals More damage from megastorm Sandy Capturing kid’s minds with emotions That particle again Who were Stalin’s victims? Reports from the Moving Naturalism Forward workshop The elephant in the US elections October ’12 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Sex, Death And The Meaning Of Life. Episode 3: Meaning Who are these “credible experts”? The mini-iPad and original sin Death – part 2 of a series Beer, anxiety and depression – their origins Why (some) Christians support discrimination Sex, Death And The Meaning Of Life – Sin Moving Naturalism Forward A concise summary of climate change – science and politics From evolution to belief Are you offended yet? This has to stop Sneaking in the magic man Naturalism and science are incompatible None so blind A Kiwi makes it to Mars! September ’12 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking The most important place you didn’t know about A useful map of the human body The paradoxes of theological gullibility The internet – Yeah, right! US air traffic on a typical day and on September 11, 2001 Finish the sentence . . . People saying stupid things on the Internet Another anti-science attack on Mann fails – but the lies continue Secularism – its internal problems Politics and economics of Arctic ice loss Internet silos become ideological ghettos Climate change denier’s false “deep distress” fools no-one Changing that light bulb while in denial High Court ruled on integrity – not science New Zealand climate change denial defeated I don’t know! Making giant flowers out of fireworks Moral evolution in today’s society August ’12 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Drifting moral values Subjective morality – not what it seems? Objective or subjective laws and lawgivers Neil Armstrong by Buz Aldrin Nooooo! The science philosophy “conflict” Making sense of religion, science, and morality Kiwi science fiction with a message Science – the greatest story ever told A sundial on Curiosity? Scientific shift work Cynical evangelisation of children Therapeutic ranting Infectious jubilation Curiosity requires patience Going for gold – on Mars A load of science July ’12 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking NZ Blog Rankings FAQ So scientism = non-theism? Saying it with flowers What really happens in religious instruction classes? What Is Life? From Schrödinger to Watson to Venter Their mission – values or advancement of religion? The story behind the High Court action Ethical enquiry or moral instruction? Scepticism, denial and the high court William Lane Craig’s philosophy – the condensed version So you think science has a problem? Peter Singer on the misrepresentation of Peter Singer Human values are secular End of life decisions Why the Higgsteria? Cost of scientific research – and political naivity The creationism controversy – a summary Is there room for religion in science? June ’12 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Scientific knowledge should trump “belief” Seven Minutes of Terror Australian census confirms healthy trend Science is messy – for girls too! Print-on-demand books – what’s the hold-up? How to write a best-seller! Sharp increase in “nones” A disciplined discussion What did Galileo ever do to you? Gnu bashing once again The prejudiced journalist Do atheists need religion? Mixing values and Jesus in secular education The Scamtific Method May ’12 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Scientific knowledge – reliable but not certain Weather extremes and climate change “Web monkeys” and science presentation Dementia – There’s an app for that! Give them enough rope . . . Why won’t Inland Revenue subsidise my life expenses? Human morality is evolving So you’re considering switching to eBooks? Welcome to the Anthropocene Naturalism in science “Lose” your faith, gain your life? What’s in store for eBook readers Heartland ignorant of public relations – let alone science Belief and morality What has science ever done for us? April ’12 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking The problem with philosophy Puddles and “fine-tuning” Great science talks in Auckland Science denial is a diversion from the real problems When the “best explanation” is the worst explanation Toss out the moderator for a better discussion Jesus heals – but not cancer! Emotional time for Shuttle fans Catholic popes victims of sexual abuse! Who is committing fraud here? Morality and the “worship” of reason The silliness of a self-proclaimed “investigative journalist” Moral behavior in animals Conservatives, liberals and purity The trouble with physics? Is God incredible – or what? Science and the folly of faith Quantum politics March ’12 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Another lousy photo of the sun? The Sand Creatures Reasonable truth? A fuzzy photo of the sun The “public square” myth Yes, please try this at home! Cascading books Beyond Religion Whanganui District Council comes to senses “Good faith” science – and its enemies Climate change controversy in context Shy climate denier in “science team” reveals himself. The chickens are hatching February ’12 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking The size of things Mindboggling Theological pretzel twisting Flying pigs A universe in an eBook (or app) Co-opting “Truth” Souvenirs for scientists Heartland Insitute gets mail Heartland’s climategate – and Mann’s book Bioluminescence in space! Privileged whinging? Defeat for imposed prayer ID research and publications Theological mental gymnastics over evolution “What, me worry?” – distorting climate change data Free will – problems of definition January ’12 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking The scientific method – what about the philosophical method? In the front lines of the “climate wars” Who is funding the climate change denial groups? Our fingerprints are all over it! The [in]compatibility of science and religion Comprehending reality – Should we give up so easily? Nothing is something Who drives the science/religion conflict? Choosing your religion Open letter across the barricade New book formats The argument from authority (or lack thereof) December ’11 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Peter Jackson – Satan’s Little Helper” “Other ways of knowing” and their result. Slaughtering some sacred seasonal cows Reacting to a death with respect and hatred Sabotaging science Christmas present ideas: This Hell would be useful! Higgs and homeopathy Christmas gift ideas: Aussie wisdom Christmas gift ideas: The human mind – a history Christmas gift ideas: Evolution of gods, morals and violence Christmas gift ideas: Working on Mars Christmas gift ideas: One for the kids Christmas gift ideas: Why we deny climate change Christmas gift ideas: Thinking of our grandchildren Christmas gift ideas: How We Know What’s Really True Christmas gift ideas: Kids – it’s OK to be different! A debunking handbook provides lessons in science communication November ’11 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Finding out about the astronomers who found the universe Hypocritical gratitude? Climategate 2.0 and “toecurling” journalism It’s crowded up there Moral strawmannery Creative science writing Royal Society’s science book of year Winton Prize winner. Reclaiming ‘intelligent design’ A lesson in human logic Is Keith Ward really that naive about science? Fine-tuning fallacies Demolishing Craig on morality Cultural effect of The Big Bang Theory Answer simple question – win an iPad New Zealand in good company. Pity about the USA Rational morality October ’11 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking What’s your number? Concern over William Lane Craig’s justification of biblical genocide Outsourcing moral decisions to justify genocide New Zealand happy – some preachers upset! The never ending battle Having it both ways Ranking human conflicts and tyrannies Dawkins responds to a stalker – Craig gets his debate Avoiding possible catastrophe – even if you are confused You CAN be good with God! Big money behind local climate change deniers? Historians of science sometimes miss the wood for the trees Approaching morality scientifically Ethicists have problems with ethics! The climate change denial machine How do you know that? How We Know What’s Really True Problems with pdf eBooks – metadata issues September’11 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Compulsory payments for advancement of religion – let’s get rid of that. Some recent recommended science books Art in science Evolutionary cooperation Where have we been? Rings around Uranus William Lane Craig’s “logic” Science and the “supernatural” Empathy for colleagues Approaching a Middle East peace Atheists aren’t shrill – just disgusting? What’s this about cosmic rays and global warming? Making life from the primordial soup A fight-back – or simply spite? Evolution and education – advice for teachers That’s what I like to see in a young woman! A reminder of reality’s magic August ’11 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Religious theology of secularism Martydom of the priveliged Another book for the kids Secular democracy and its critics 2012 Global Atheist Convention – Melbourne Hitler objects to atheist charge 440 FOI requests in one day! From one person! There is something about Wellington Some things for the kids Congratulations PZ The blinkered view of politics? I get email NZ blog rankings update Is Monckton good value? The reality of scientific research Monckton messes own nest July ’11 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking ‪Videos on morality Pat Churchland on the science of morality Breivik’s terrorism and science Terror in Norway Atlantis returns home – viewed from ISS Background Briefing for Mockton’s NZ visit Science has the real debate Bias in the history of science Seven years of discovery Your chance for a free book That hacking scandal Are scientists hostile to religion? Galileo’s modern critics Debates in the philosophy of science Does science lead to secularism? June ’11 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Personal attacks on climate scientists A silver lining to Expelled? Historical fiction Galileo’s revolutionary contribution Science, religion and respect for meaning Protecting yourself against bullshit Clarifying some myths in the history of science Early history of science Converting beliefs to “truths” Ideology and violence Painless science writing Philosophical sausages May ’11 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Waking from a coma! American Imams supporting evolutionary science A secular bible Confronting accomodationism Daniel Dennett on conflict between religion and science Visible signs of the rapture The Magic of Reality for young people Don’t drink the punch! Working on Mars A non-theist feast down under! The chances of Royal Weddings arising randomly… Designer spin II Designer spin What’s special about religious “knowledge?” Climate change lectures in Auckland April ’11 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Exposing the pretense of Christian unity Is there a role for science in morality? Philosophical justifications for morality Answering questions on morality Problems with philosophers and theologians More on the science of morality Selling the family silver! Craig brings some clarity to morality? Foundations of human morality. Church rejects power of prayer! Limits of logic Celebrating Reason Something to celebrate Advocating or explaining secular moral values? March ’11 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking What is Life? Another Great Debate The Galileo myths Beauty, mystery and science Christianity gave birth to science – a myth? The implausibility of reality Is atheism bad for science? Myths within a myth Thank goodness for eBook Readers Theistic science? No such thing The ethics of exploitation Blogging for New Zealand Science Under Attack? Acceptance of science – dangerous for some Making sense of Ring gate? February ’11 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking From “Grand Design” to “On Being” A human response to Christchurch quake Alan Turing documentary Taking the census seriously The future of books – and Santa? On being philosophical about science Political stupidity The secular Egyptian protest a good start for a successful revolution Shonky climate-change denial “science” Reinterpretation “research” on climate change A hymn for Darwin Day Celebrating Alan Turing’s life and achievements The scientific study of religion January ’11 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Converging evidence on climate change eBook “singles” – and the problems Marie Curie Lecture Series – 2011 Comparing blog visit statistics Shoddy reporting on “god genes” The god gene – or is it a meme? Certainty is useless – a scientific concept The nature of the science-religion conflict? “Other ways of knowing” – some sense at last Culture and the scientific renaissance Sharing a chemical moment The moon and the ISS Secular News Daily – useful source New views of eclipses Overlapping Magisteria? Deriving “ought from is” scientifically? December ’10 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Science and morality – a panel discussion A physicist comments on science and morality A philosopher comments on science and morality Telling right from wrong – unreligiously Another local climate change denial meme Wine and the Watchtower It’s that time of the year A handy app for your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad A philosopher’s Christmas present Painted into a corner? Real science – warts and all WikiLeaks and climategate 2011 – International Year of Chemistry Philosophical problems Aussie wisdom The “You Can’t Trust Science!” agenda NASA and old lace November ’10 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Cutting off your nose for Christmas? “Other ways of knowing” purpose? What is the problem? A victory for secular ethics The Hitchens – Dembski debate The joys of eBook readers – the Sony PRS-650 Touch Secularism is important Dawkins answers questions Telling right from wrong? Scientism Can science shape human values? Some book ideas The ISS – a decade of growth Materialism October ’10 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking The human mind – a history Check out those climate change claims on the internet Waking up to morality Four signs of a stroke Can the “supernatural” be of any use? Are ebooks taking off? Some pesky delusions Strident, militant atheists? Why we deny climate change Attitudes will change. Life will get better Your computer is the enemy! Death by stoning for adultery! Scientific misconduct and skepticgate Breaking away – an interesting case study Sam Harris on The Daily Show Chauvinistic ethics? Move over – old fellow! Hawking’s grand design – lessons for apologists? Arrested moral development. September ’10 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Treating statistics sensibly Not about Einstein Bus adverts a human rights issue Check out your ancestors Trust the experts – if they say what we want The Bible – a book review A scientific consensus on human morality Pope Benny’s speech – graphically Putting the Pope in his place Popes cunning straw mannery? Human Evolution and the Organ of Mind Mind change – a moral choice? Putting the IPCC in its place? Mapping modern science An unnecessary being? What is matter? What is materialism? New science blogs in New Zealand The Grand Design – neither God nor 42 Earth and Moon from Mercury The Challenge of the Human Brain August ’10 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Fallout from Hauser affair spreads A lesson for NZ critics of climate science? Nicholas Stern to present Robb Lectures So you want a conversation? The myth of the noble scientist The heart of PZ Myers After NIWA, God? Marc Hauser replies – acknowledges mistakes Hauser misconduct investigation – Full text of Dean’s statement Fallacy of Fine Tuning A desperate plea to be noticed? A stormy future? A sympathetic take on Marc Hauser and the “scientific misconduct” issue A paper by Marc Hauser retracted – Harvard Magazine Climate change is complex A nice little tool for printing blog posts “God of the surprises” Recognising good science bloggers and Big Blog Theory winners It’s politics, not science July ’10 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Suzan does a mini- Monckton Evolution of gods, morals and violence Is and ought The new science of morality Science, faith and limits of knowledge Liability of scientific denialism to political conservativism Evolution and the Holocaust Life on the building site Theological critiques of billboards required Support John Abraham against Monckton’s bullying Ways of not knowing The changing face of science communication A regular climate science podcast Climategate – Journalist withdraws and apologises Making room for faith in science? Getting straight on marriage “Climategate” smears found false – Mann cleared NZ Atheists Swap Buses For Billboards June ’10 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Religion in public life – two approaches Ridiculing ridiculous science commentary Truth getting it’s boots on! A question of expertise and credibility Climate scientist’s’ register? Kids – it’s OK to be different! Twinning with Venus Avoiding grown-up discussion A competition for Aussie science blogs Apologies would be nice Alarmist con Historic shuttle launch photos Australians concerned about tax exemption for cults Pseudoscience and anti-science nonsense Science on New Zealand TV Hot science blogs May ’10 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Journalists create world’s first artificial news story! Don’t trust Monckton! This is scary! Theological intrusions into science God, stop ‘playing science’ Why Don’t We Go To Church? Sneaky scientists The heart of opposition to climate science Last chance – almost! What’s that about global cooling? Are you threatened by clarity? Supporting good science communication We don’t know! Monckton and Shimkus get silly together The Dawkins Delusions Climate change and the integrity of science Secularism in Australia and New Zealand Natural selection or domestication? April ‘10 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Thinking of our grandchildren Science, values and ethics Avoiding tax – supernaturally Climate scientist sues newspaper for false reporting Climategate, Lord Monckton and Monty Python Climate change deniers wallets threatened Climategate summed up Superstition – inevitable? Libel Reform campaign continues RIP Antony Flew Officially a fake scandal from science perspective Dangerous science denial Arresting comedy You have to laugh! A more transparent approach Orbital debris, the ISS, moon and sun A space nerd’s Easter Getting to the truth – gradually March ‘10 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Climate scientist Phil Jones exonerated The origins of science? The rickety bandwagon of climate change denial Are religious scientists worried about their brethren? The climate change denial industry Can science answer moral questions? Periodic Table of of science blogs Creationism, climate change and scientific denialism Open Letter from U.S. Scientists on the IPCC From Melbourne to Copenhagen Are science and religion compatible? Swiftboating science Chris Mooney interviews Michael Mann on “climategate” Science bloggers talk teaching Great photo of the Solar Corona Clear science communication Institute of Physics in hot seat Realising secularism Climate science for you and me February ’10 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking Richard Dawkins – wrong again! Freedom of information and responsibility This game looks familiar Anti-science lies being exposed – slowly Deniers distort Phil Jones Faith schools New Zealand has bigots too Belief and social identity Etiquette for the office global warming denier NZ blogs sitemeter ranking – February ‘10 Climate change confusion – a conspiracy of sorts WARNING! People might find us out! One for the kids Get your climate change science on the run Can science solve all problems? Spinning exoneration of Dr. Michael Mann Into “Whitewash” Self-exposure – a journalist out of depth A photographer’s dream Get in line – who is the odd one out? I want one of these! The ISSS used for teaching Overdosing on water Ideological infections Car pool, string theory and human genetic history CO2 emissions, birth & death rates by country, simulated real-time I thought the award for mistakes was mine! Atheists provoke a reaction Climate change deniers’ tawdry manipulation of “hockey sticks” Journeys to the Ice – New SciBlogsNZ blogger Martin Luther King’s dream NZ blogs sitemeter ranking – January ‘10 Monckton requires religious certification for scientists? No gods required Secular charity Lynch mob mentality “Blithering idiocy” Understanding the “multiverse” A good climate change book Beware the retired scientist? Philosophers aren’t so bad! NZ blog ranking – RSS subscriptions 2009 The dogma of paradigm shifts Overcoming dogmatism in science The “supernatural” and dogmatism in science Scientific method and the “supernatural” Belief, knowledge and science The Unconsidered Life “A plot to rule the world” George Monbiot on ClimateGate & the climate denial industry Testimony of non-believers Becoming an atheist The global warming debate summarised Justifying child abuse Sack all those scientists? yeah, right! NZ Atheist Bus Campaign reaches fund raising target in under a week NZ blogs sitemeter ranking – December ‘09 Bus adverts and the 2011 NZ census Are they sceptics or deniers? New Zealand’s denier-gate Environmental movement needs pragmatism The global warming conspiracy? New Zealand’s climate change deniers’ distortions exposed. Remove support for child abuse Deniers in denial over climate information Richard Dawkins in Auckland – update Being good – no gods required Peer review – an emotional roller coaster Climate change deniers live in glass buildings Richard Dawkins in Auckland next March “Climategate” – the smoking gun? Appropriate thanks Awesome pictures from the Enceladus flyby Those “climategate” emails An Introduction to Evolution NZ blogs sitemeter ranking – November ‘09 Galileo and Hollywood Distorting Darwin The rules of science Twittering in space Morality – from the heavens or nature? This Hell would be useful! Einstein on Galileo’s contribution Why Evolution Is True Richard Dawkins in Wellington next March The clash of science and politics RIP – Theo van Gogh Promoting confusion Judging the internet – and books A Universe From Nothing Defending science and reason NZ blogs sitemeter ranking – October ‘09 The Galileo Lectures Lamenting loss of funerals Empathy’s origins Galileo, Darwin and the new enlightenment New bird designed! BCA libels Simon Singh? A victory for Simon Singh The Earth and Moon – from Mars Why We Are Atheists Books in prisons It’s all in the brain Battle of the bus ads Godless cosmology Stars, earth and water Humanity’s most important image NZ’s largest science blog network goes live Sustainability and ethics NZ blogs sitemeter ranking – September ’09 The naked emperor From the keyboards of scientists… Depressed? Anxious? Aren’t we all? Saving the planet with condoms Get in the sack! Theistic evolution? Charles Darwin – Art & science Metaphysically speaking Look out! Evolution of human morality Science communication in New Zealand “We’re sorry: you deserved so much better” New Hubble images Surly theism Chemistry for kids The philosophy wars Bright future for books Brian Greene’s big idea Global warming is real – climatologists Behe’s “objectionable” interview reinstated NZ blog ranks – August ’09 Carl Sagan’s challenge ignored Awesome! Behe’s “objectionable” interview Religion in the public square NZ scientists twittering Biocentrism or eccentrism? Dawkins bashing season upon us? That ‘no’ vote NZ blogs sitemeter ranking – August ’09 The Big Bang Theory and sexism? NZ science bloggers – new opportunity Evidence, not lawyers Book recommendations? Social networking for scientists From stones to atoms Disputing respectfully? Theistic mental gymnastics “Smacking not an offence” NZ blog ranks – July ’09 “Knowledge” from ignorance “Historical science” Beware the Spinal Trap The Atheist Camel Chronicles Scientific controversies? That referendum Atrocious Science Clichés Killing off Darwin? Bible a favourite for atheists! Apollo 11 Epistemolo-what?!! Logical atheism Science-religion conflicts. Who’s responsible? NZ blog sitemeter ranking – June ‘09 Different ways of knowing? Quantum Gods This much I know The facts of evolution – and jealousy NZ blog ranks – June ’09 The entropy fib Don’t encourage them! Wave goodbye to email? Iran’s problem Do you believe in a god? NZ Evolution Survey The purpose of purpose Kiwi Science Blogging A NZ blog ranking tool Charity and linked data Suppressing science The Bain illusion Boycott Coke Element 112 Purpose Transitional fossils Morality and politics NZ blog sitemeter ranking – May ’09 That’s telling them Unintentional arrogance Beyond the shouting NZ entries in science blog awards NZ Blog ranks – May ‘09 Subscription & email updates Hand of God Science blogging prize Scientific laptop fashion? Pimping Ida Public hearing for Salinger case Agnostic/atheist labels Poles Apart – wrong process, right conclusion? The greatest show Religious moral relativism – another example Richard Dawkins in Auckland Human Morality V: The secular conscience Ranking NZ blogs with sitemeter data Human Morality IV: Role of religion Good luck Jim Human Morality III: Moral intuition Human Morality II: Objective morality Defining natural and supernatural Human Morality I: Religious confusion Whether we like it or not Answering the big questions Do whatever it takes… Another chance to ignore our true religious diversity The necessity of science Why is science important? Clamping down on science communication NZ Blog ranks – April ’09 NZ Bloggers Badge Middle east conflict in the NZ blogosphere? PZ needs an iPod Where is Galileo? Belief not the same as truth With God, anything can be permitted? Where did we come from? Hitchens in the lions’ den How bacteria communicate Scientific laws and theories Blaming the victim For Christian readers Easter Moral leadership on stem cells? Dawkins on the Big Screen Destroying mystery? Different ways of understanding? Blog traffic to aim for? Police ignore non-religious NZ blog ranks – March ’09 Ranking methods for NZ blogs Saturn opposes Uranus New Zealand popular science books Babies and bathwater Ayaan Hirsi Ali on the Viability of Hope Out of touch with reality Stalinist behaviour at creationist blogs “Scientific” debate on the internet “Interfaith” blindness Intelligent design science publication policy? Scientific investigation of morality Creationism’s tactical blunders Planning ahead Hidden religious agendas Scientific “authority” Intelligible design Rating NZ blogs Meditating on one’s own beliefs How we all subsidise creationists Theme testing – feedback welcome Beware of science! Only 25% of Americans oppose evolution Pinker on morality Cosmological cranes – not skyhooks Darwin Is The 1000th Steve! Human genetic history Darwin, art and entanglement The Lotto “miracle” Psychological abuse of children Mass atrocities require idealism 78% of Britons support Darwin? Dawkins to appear at Auckland Writers & Readers Festival lineup Bad science, bad theology The Antony Flew controversy Science and democracy Darwin Week discussion topic? We are “fine-tuned” International Year of Astronomy Science & Islam – doubt My favourite podcasts Neurons and free will Science & Islam Bafflegab Collectors’ items? Fiddling with “fine-tuning” The ghetto of apologetics “science” Missing fossils? From water to land Carl Sagan’s search for God A rational universe? “Scientism” in the eyes of the beholder The dogma of “paradigms” Dogmatism of the “supernatural” The wedge undermines Christianity Psychological abuse Another extinction? IPCC “bureaucrats”? Fine tuning of the universe? “Cosmic religion” Dissent from science No God? No Worries -Yeah right Ex-Muslims speak out Comment policy in flux Universal Declaration of Human Rights What is your purpose in life? The immorality of conspiracy theories Thoughts after watching “Expelled” Denial not acceptable Atheists not allowed to criticise Hitler! Scientific prejudice? Thanking those who deserve thanks Society’s fear of science Lysenko and the creationists Prostituting science Being good for goodness’ sake Global warming misrepresentations The alternative to science? A tale of two elections Introducing SkepticBlog Climate change: the science – public disconnect Einstein’s god Climbing into Dawkins’ boots A naturalistic approach to human morality Candles in the dark “Probably” no God – probably acceptable Belief – a curse? Let’s celebrate! Introducing humanism into politics The materialist label Weaving a web of lies Defining oneself negatively What a view! 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