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|qowText = Science is so awesome. It is breathtaking and mind-blowing, intertwining and unifying; and sometimes it's just a little bit crazy. The discoveries we make about our world are incredibly humbling. They move us forward and have the potential to benefit all of mankind. | |qowText = Science is so awesome. It is breathtaking and mind-blowing, intertwining and unifying; and sometimes it's just a little bit crazy. The discoveries we make about our world are incredibly humbling. They move us forward and have the potential to benefit all of mankind. | ||
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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
''You're listening to the | ''You're listening to the {{SGU}}, your escape to reality.'' | ||
== This Day in Skepticism <small>()</small> == | == Remembering Perry <small>(04:42)</small> == | ||
* Perry DeAngelis 22/8/1963 - 19/8/2007 | |||
== This Day in Skepticism <small>(06:19)</small> == | |||
* April 13, 1970: Apollo 13 Mishap | * April 13, 1970: Apollo 13 Mishap | ||
== | == News Items == | ||
* | === Conspiracy Survey <small>(10:02)</small>=== | ||
* The Atlantic: [http://www.theatlanticwire.com/national/2013/04/12-million-americans-believe-lizard-people-run-our-country/63799/ 12 Million Americans Believe Lizard People Run Our Country] | |||
=== Misused Scientific Terms <small>(13:47)</small>=== | |||
* Scientific American: [http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=just-a-theory-7-misused-science-words "Just a Theory": 7 Misused Science Words] | |||
=== New Type of Supernova <small>(29:35)</small>=== | |||
* Space.com: [http://www.space.com/20399-mini-supernovas-star-explosions.html Whoa! Mini-Supernovas Discovered] | |||
=== Vaccines Make You Gay <small>(35:34)</small>=== | |||
* Huffington Post: [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/01/vaccines-produce-homosexuality-gay-gian-paolo-vanoli_n_2992953.html Vaccines Produce Homosexuality, Says Italian Scientist Gian Paolo Vanoli] | |||
=== Anti-Vaccine Propaganda on Twitter <small>(41:20)</small>=== | |||
* e! Science News: [http://esciencenews.com/articles/2013/04/05/on.twitter.anti.vaccination.sentiments.spread.more.easily.pro.vaccination.sentiments On Twitter, anti-vaccination sentiments spread more easily than pro-vaccination sentiments] | |||
=== Anti-Vaccine Propaganda on Twitter <small>()</small>=== | |||
* http://esciencenews.com/articles/2013/04/05/on.twitter.anti.vaccination.sentiments.spread.more.easily.pro.vaccination.sentiments | |||
== Science or Fiction <small>()</small> == | == Science or Fiction <small>(47:03)</small> == | ||
[http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2013/04/breakthrough-in-hydrogen-fuel-production-could-revolutionize-alternative-energy-market Item #1]: A team of scientists have discovered a method for extracting large amounts of hydrogen from any plant. | [http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2013/04/breakthrough-in-hydrogen-fuel-production-could-revolutionize-alternative-energy-market Item #1]: A team of scientists have discovered a method for extracting large amounts of hydrogen from any plant. | ||
[http://sim.sagepub.com/content/89/2/192.abstract?rss=1 Item #2]: A newly published model predicts that the world population will stabilize around 2050. | [http://sim.sagepub.com/content/89/2/192.abstract?rss=1 Item #2]: A newly published model predicts that the world population will stabilize around 2050. | ||
[http://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2013/04/online-learning-its-different/ Item #3]: A review of online learning concludes it is about 60% as effective as face-to-face learning. | [http://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2013/04/online-learning-its-different/ Item #3]: A review of online learning concludes it is about 60% as effective as face-to-face learning. | ||
== Live Q&A | == Live Q&A == | ||
=== Effects of Alcohol | === Effects of Alcohol <small>(1:06:11)</small>=== | ||
What are the effects of alcohol on the brain? | What are the effects of alcohol on the brain? | ||
=== Online Health Informatinon <small>()</small>=== | === Online Health Informatinon <small>(1:08:46)</small>=== | ||
How to deal with patients who find misleading health information online. | How to deal with patients who find misleading health information online. | ||
=== Art and Science <small>()</small>=== | === Art and Science <small>(1:10:38)</small>=== | ||
What are the similarities between art and science? | What are the similarities between art and science? | ||
== Skeptical Quote of the Week <small>()</small> == | == Skeptical Quote of the Week <small>(1:13:08)</small> == | ||
<blockquote>Science is so awesome. It is breathtaking and mind-blowing, intertwining and unifying; and sometimes it's just a little bit crazy. The discoveries we make about our world are incredibly humbling. They move us forward and have the potential to benefit all of mankind.</blockquote> | <blockquote>Science is so awesome. It is breathtaking and mind-blowing, intertwining and unifying; and sometimes it's just a little bit crazy. The discoveries we make about our world are incredibly humbling. They move us forward and have the potential to benefit all of mankind.</blockquote> | ||
Clara Ma | Clara Ma | ||
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Introduction[edit]
You're listening to the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, your escape to reality.
Remembering Perry (04:42)[edit]
- Perry DeAngelis 22/8/1963 - 19/8/2007
This Day in Skepticism (06:19)[edit]
- April 13, 1970: Apollo 13 Mishap
News Items[edit]
Conspiracy Survey (10:02)[edit]
Misused Scientific Terms (13:47)[edit]
- Scientific American: "Just a Theory": 7 Misused Science Words
New Type of Supernova (29:35)[edit]
- Space.com: Whoa! Mini-Supernovas Discovered
Vaccines Make You Gay (35:34)[edit]
Anti-Vaccine Propaganda on Twitter (41:20)[edit]
- e! Science News: On Twitter, anti-vaccination sentiments spread more easily than pro-vaccination sentiments
Science or Fiction (47:03)[edit]
Item #1: A team of scientists have discovered a method for extracting large amounts of hydrogen from any plant. Item #2: A newly published model predicts that the world population will stabilize around 2050. Item #3: A review of online learning concludes it is about 60% as effective as face-to-face learning.
Live Q&A[edit]
Effects of Alcohol (1:06:11)[edit]
What are the effects of alcohol on the brain?
Online Health Informatinon (1:08:46)[edit]
How to deal with patients who find misleading health information online.
Art and Science (1:10:38)[edit]
What are the similarities between art and science?
Skeptical Quote of the Week (1:13:08)[edit]
Science is so awesome. It is breathtaking and mind-blowing, intertwining and unifying; and sometimes it's just a little bit crazy. The discoveries we make about our world are incredibly humbling. They move us forward and have the potential to benefit all of mankind.
Clara Ma
S: The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe is produced by SGU Productions, dedicated to promoting science and critical thinking. For more information on this and other episodes, please visit our website at theskepticsguide.org, where you will find the show notes as well as links to our blogs, videos, online forum, and other content. You can send us feedback or questions to info@theskepticsguide.org. Also, please consider supporting the SGU by visiting the store page on our website, where you will find merchandise, premium content, and subscription information. Our listeners are what make SGU possible.
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