Month: September 2014

Total Lunar Eclipse For Australia 8 October 2014

Total Lunar Eclipse For Australia 8 October 2014

Posted by | Sep 29, 2014 | , , |

Get set for an astronomical experience like no other right across Australia. We’re going to be treated to a total lunar eclipse on Wednesday evening, 8 October 2014, with the Moon expected to take on an eerie ‘reddish glow. This is due to sunlight being filtered by the Earth’s polluted atmosphere falling on the Moon. Airborne ash from the recent volcanic eruptions and existing airborne pollution will likely add to the darkening effect. “Lunar eclipses are one of the most spectacular sights in astronomy and one not to be missed,” said well known Australian astronomer and writer for Australasian...

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Here I Stand, As A Non-Muslim, With Muslims.

Here I Stand, As A Non-Muslim, With Muslims.

Posted by | Sep 27, 2014 | , , , , |

I know what can happen in a country when a majority turns against a minority. I was living in India in 1984 when two Sikh bodyguards assassinated the Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi, and the majority Hindu community turned against the minority Sikh community in Delhi, whom they judged guilty by association. And within 48 hours up to 5,000 innocent Sikhs were slaughtered. For more than twelve years my wife Ange and I and our two children lived in the cosmopolitan city of Delhi. The imperial splendour of Rajpath is superb. The quiet beauty of Lodhi Gardens is...

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Big gun rolls through West End

Big gun rolls through West End

Posted by | Sep 26, 2014 | , |

An army truck towing a six metre long piece of artillery spent some time doing a U-turn at the southern end of Boundary Street today, presumably on its way to beef up the fire power of tomorrow night’s fireworks. The truck-driver was more interested in executing a difficult seven point turn than in discussing the relative merits of using such an enormous piece of artillery in a family fireworks display. Observers of last year’s Riverfire noted the military aspects of the display: the fireworks are started by a plane performing the same action as it would if it were bombing the...

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In-depth look at marine plastic pollution

In-depth look at marine plastic pollution

Posted by | Sep 26, 2014 | , , , , |

Scientists from Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) use nuclear tracing technology to better understand how plastic pollution affects marine birds. Professor Richard Banati originally worked as a medical doctor before becoming interested in investigating non-obvious causes of chronic brain diseases. During his early career he worked in a research team that used slightly radioactive tracers to understand better ways of determining the most effective doses of pharmaceuticals for patients. At the time, the orthodox approach to prescribing drugs had largely been ‘more is better’, with doctors prescribing higher doses of drugs until patients experienced symptoms. The team...

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Baskin-Robbins comes to West End

Baskin-Robbins comes to West End

Posted by | Sep 26, 2014 | , |

Baskin-Robbins opened its doors to eager Westenders hungry for some delicious ice cream last weekend, just when summer is around the corner — perfect timing in other words. West End locals Abhishek and Varsha Sodhani have corporate jobs, but they wanted to do something that allows them to be more creative. “We always wanted to do something on our own and we both love ice cream, so we thought Baskin-Robbins would be a perfect fit,” Varsha said. “We saw an ad six months ago and were inspired by the brands rich history and amazing range of premium ice cream...

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