Lise Meitner – why did this brilliant physicist NOT win the 1944 Nobel prize?
In a recent article, I touched on the development of science and philosophy during The Age of Enlightenment and The Romantic Era (covering late 1600s to mid 1800s). Today I will look at some scientific developments during the early twentieth century through the eyes of Lise Meitner. .
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Royal Societies – ancient scientific establishments – and a recent award to Optometrist Brien Holden.
As a historian, I am always interested in learning more about out how some of our scientific institutions have changed to suit altered circumstances in our society. Today, I present an unabashedly a European history, bringing it right up to date with a very recent medal awarded by the Royal Society of NSW.
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From the Driver's Seat – what's it like to drive a huge locomotive and where the money wen
This was the title of my 1989 book – From the Driver\'s Seat – now out of print - and it details 14 rail journey\'s from the locomotive driver\'s perspective, an oral account of what occurs from signing on for duty to when relieved upon arrival at the destination.
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There are many bedfellows when a nation is called to prayer
In my searches I was unable to find any reference to any Australian Prime Minister calling Australia to Prayer in a national crisis apart from 21 April 2007 when Prime Minister John Howard called the nation to pray for rain in a historic drought.
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Churches are replete with women who, like Lisa Curry, have 'Rushing Woman's Syndrome'
A recent News.com article revealed that national icon women\'s swimmer Lisa Curry whose marriage to Grant Kenny broke down spoke of the debilitating effect that RWS had on her and ultimately it\'s cost was extreme.
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Western worry, concern to action – returning from Middle East (Syrian and Iraq) conflict
A feared scenario: three friends left their homes in the West (could have been Britain, The Netherlands, Australia) to join Jihad in Syria and now Iraq. And join they did. Jihad training in physical endeavours, weapons, house to house fighting, open warfare, killing without mercy, political indoctrination.
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John Piper: Same-sex marriage is 'a mirage in our culture'
US church leader and theologian John Piper has addressed a controversial topic in the latest \'Ask Pastor John\' segment on his blog – would he marry a couple who have chosen to live together before they wed?
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Australian churches finding major change of attitudes from the 60s with migrants from Christian nations
A recent News.com story highlights a doubling of British migrants to Australia this past decade compared to the previous one but the same cannot be said about those same numbers being reflected in church attendance.
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Ministry selfies can be very powerful evangelism if creative
Selfies is another of those words that have entered the lexicon of English words in recent times and given national significance by Kevin Rudd when Prime Minister and international significance with Pope Fances and US President Barrack Obama.
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'Mike' - a fresh nick-name for the Socceroos – and the Basil Sellers Sport-Art Prize
What a loud noise the media gave to Prime Minister Tony Abbott when he referred to World Cup Socceroo captain \'Mike\' rather than his birth name \'Mile\' (no "s") on the eve of their first match (next day they lost 1-3 to Chile).
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Ever wanted to visit the Holy Land? Report says 2013 Christians Tourism highest ever!
The Holy Land is one of my favourite destinations as one who has led tours to Israel and Turkey (the seven early church sites) as part of the InnerFaith Travel Team of tour leaders.
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Scientists scoop top Honours on Queen's Birthday
It\'s that time of year again; time for a mid-year look at some of the achievements of Australian scientists. As usual this year, I will review some of the "gongs" awarded in the Queen\'s Birthday Honours on June 9th. This time, five out of the 8 top honours were awarded for science-based public services - a majority in anybody\'s language!!
