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|qowText = Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand. | |qowText = This is one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind. | ||
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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
''You're listening to the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, your escape to reality.'' | ''You're listening to the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, your escape to reality.'' | ||
== This Day in Skepticism <small>()</small> == | == This Day in Skepticism <small>(1:54)</small> == | ||
* September 1, 1914, | * September 1, 1914, The Passenger Pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius) became extinct as the last surviving bird of the colorful native American species of dove died at the Cincinnati Zoo. | ||
== News Items == | == News Items == | ||
=== Neil Armstrong Dies <small>()</small>=== | === Neil Armstrong Dies <small>(6:07)</small>=== | ||
[http://cosmiclog.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/08/25/13478643-astronaut-neil-armstrong-first-man-to-walk-on-moon-dies-at-age-82?chromedomain=usnews Cosmic Log, NBC: Astronaut Neil Armstrong, first man to walk on moon, dies at age 82] | |||
=== Naked Darth Vader <small>()</small>=== | === Naked Darth Vader <small>(13:03)</small>=== | ||
[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/08/120823142912.htm Science Daily: New way to fight bacterial infections: 'Naked Darth Vader' approach could tame antibiotic resistant superbugs] | |||
=== Homeopathic Candy <small>()</small>=== | === Homeopathic Candy <small>(17:06)</small>=== | ||
[http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/the-lay-scientist/2012/aug/02/1?INTCMP=SRCH The Guardian: Homeopaths offer to rebrand products as 'confectionery'] | |||
=== Hearing Voices <small>()</small>=== | === Hearing Voices <small>(23:06)</small>=== | ||
[http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/lifestyle/a/-/health/14643988/haunted-by-the-voices/ The West Australian: Haunted by the voices] | |||
== Who's That Noisy? <small>()</small>== | == Who's That Noisy? <small>(38:08)</small>== | ||
* Answer to last week: barking cat | * Answer to last week: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aP3gzee1cps barking cat] | ||
== Special Report | == Special Report <small>(41:20)</small> == | ||
* Jay discusses a recent conspiracy conference | * Jay discusses a recent conspiracy conference | ||
== Science or Fiction <small>()</small> == | == Science or Fiction <small>(59:23)</small> == | ||
[http://press.uchicago.edu/pressReleases/2012/August/QRB_1208_fats.html Item number one]. Recent research suggests that good and bad dietary fat is determined by their effect on gut bacteria. [http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2012-rst/7052.html Item number two]. According to recent research, those with a normal BMI but significant belly fat are at higher risk of cardiovascular death than those in the obese range of BMI. And [http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/08/120827122319.htm item number three]. Researchers find that limiting TV viewing time is an effective strategy for weight reduction in adults and children. | [http://press.uchicago.edu/pressReleases/2012/August/QRB_1208_fats.html Item number one]. Recent research suggests that good and bad dietary fat is determined by their effect on gut bacteria. [http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2012-rst/7052.html Item number two]. According to recent research, those with a normal BMI but significant belly fat are at higher risk of cardiovascular death than those in the obese range of BMI. And [http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/08/120827122319.htm item number three]. Researchers find that limiting TV viewing time is an effective strategy for weight reduction in adults and children. | ||
== Skeptical Quote of the Week <small>()</small> == | == Skeptical Quote of the Week <small>(1:15:24)</small> == | ||
<blockquote>This is one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.</blockquote> | |||
<blockquote>Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand.</blockquote> | <blockquote>Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand.</blockquote> | ||
Neil Armstrong | |||
== Announcements <small>()</small> == | == Announcements <small>(1:17:03)</small> == | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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Introduction[edit]
You're listening to the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, your escape to reality.
This Day in Skepticism (1:54)[edit]
- September 1, 1914, The Passenger Pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius) became extinct as the last surviving bird of the colorful native American species of dove died at the Cincinnati Zoo.
News Items[edit]
Neil Armstrong Dies (6:07)[edit]
Cosmic Log, NBC: Astronaut Neil Armstrong, first man to walk on moon, dies at age 82
Naked Darth Vader (13:03)[edit]
Homeopathic Candy (17:06)[edit]
The Guardian: Homeopaths offer to rebrand products as 'confectionery'
Hearing Voices (23:06)[edit]
The West Australian: Haunted by the voices
Who's That Noisy? (38:08)[edit]
- Answer to last week: barking cat
Special Report (41:20)[edit]
- Jay discusses a recent conspiracy conference
Science or Fiction (59:23)[edit]
Item number one. Recent research suggests that good and bad dietary fat is determined by their effect on gut bacteria. Item number two. According to recent research, those with a normal BMI but significant belly fat are at higher risk of cardiovascular death than those in the obese range of BMI. And item number three. Researchers find that limiting TV viewing time is an effective strategy for weight reduction in adults and children.
Skeptical Quote of the Week (1:15:24)[edit]
This is one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.
Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand.
Neil Armstrong
Announcements (1:17:03)[edit]
Voice-over: 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 www.theskepticsguide.org. You can also check out our other podcast, The SGU 5x5, as well as find links to our blogs and the SGU forums. For questions, suggestions, and other feedback, please use the "Contact Us" form on the website or send an email to info@theskepticsguide.org. If you enjoyed this episode, then please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on iTunes, Zune, or your portal of choice.
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