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''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>(1:50)</small> == | ||
* March 23, 1989: Pons and Fleischmann announce the experimental production of "N-Fusion", which was quickly labeled by the press as cold fusion. | * March 23, 1989: Pons and Fleischmann announce the experimental production of "N-Fusion", which was quickly labeled by the press as cold fusion. | ||
== News Items == | == News Items == | ||
=== Marshmallow Test <small>()</small>=== | === Marshmallow Test <small>(4:42)</small>=== | ||
* [http://theness.com/neurologicablog/index.php/the-marshmallow-test/ The Marshmallow Test] | * [http://theness.com/neurologicablog/index.php/the-marshmallow-test/ The Marshmallow Test] | ||
=== Bacteria Everywhere <small>()</small>=== | === Bacteria Everywhere <small>(13:19)</small>=== | ||
* [http://www.foxnews.com/science/2013/03/15/intraterrestrials-life-thrives-in-ocean-floor/ Intraterrestrials: life thrives IN ocean floor] | * [http://www.foxnews.com/science/2013/03/15/intraterrestrials-life-thrives-in-ocean-floor/ Intraterrestrials: life thrives IN ocean floor] | ||
* [http://www.latimes.com/news/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-mariana-trench-20130318,0,3824091.story?track=rss Pacific Ocean's Mariana Trench teeming with bacteria] | * [http://www.latimes.com/news/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-mariana-trench-20130318,0,3824091.story?track=rss Pacific Ocean's Mariana Trench teeming with bacteria] | ||
=== Acupuncture HIV <small>()</small>=== | === Acupuncture HIV <small>(19:28)</small>=== | ||
* [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/31/unlicensed-acupuncturist-hiv-infections-switzerland_n_1844403.html Unlicensed Acupuncturist Charged In 16 HIV Infections In Switzerland] | * [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/31/unlicensed-acupuncturist-hiv-infections-switzerland_n_1844403.html Unlicensed Acupuncturist Charged In 16 HIV Infections In Switzerland] | ||
=== Dr. Oz Sued <small>()</small>=== | === Dr. Oz Sued <small>(26:30)</small>=== | ||
* [http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/nyc-lawsuit-filed-dr-oz-sleep-tip-18762403 NYC Lawsuit Filed Against Dr. Oz Over Sleep Tip] | * [http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/nyc-lawsuit-filed-dr-oz-sleep-tip-18762403 NYC Lawsuit Filed Against Dr. Oz Over Sleep Tip] | ||
=== New Pope <small>()</small>=== | === New Pope <small>(36:14)</small>=== | ||
* [http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/13/us-pope-succession-idUSBRE92808520130313 Argentina's Bergoglio elected as new Pope Francis] | * [http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/13/us-pope-succession-idUSBRE92808520130313 Argentina's Bergoglio elected as new Pope Francis] | ||
== Special Report | == Special Report <small>(44:26)</small> == | ||
* [http://motherboard.vice.com/blog/what-150-of-the-worlds-smartest-scientists-are-worried-about The 150 Things the World's Smartest People Are Afraid Of] | * Why Worry? [http://motherboard.vice.com/blog/what-150-of-the-worlds-smartest-scientists-are-worried-about The 150 Things the World's Smartest People Are Afraid Of] | ||
== Who's That Noisy? <small>()</small>== | == Who's That Noisy? <small>(1:01:34)</small>== | ||
* http://sguforums.com/index.php/topic,45425.0.html | |||
* Answer to last week: Voyager golden record | * Answer to last week: Voyager golden record | ||
== Science or Fiction <small>()</small> == | == Science or Fiction <small>(1:05:00)</small> == | ||
[http://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/ef400010s Item #1]: Scientists have successfully tested a coal combustion process that extracts energy from coal without burning it while capturing 99% of the carbon dioxide produced. | [http://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/ef400010s Item #1]: Scientists have successfully tested a coal combustion process that extracts energy from coal without burning it while capturing 99% of the carbon dioxide produced. | ||
[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/03/130320135929.htm Item] [http://www.laserpointersafety.com/perspectives/risks/risks.html #2]: A new study finds that eye injuries from laser pointers have been increasing, with over 500 reported cases in 2012 in the US. | [http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/03/130320135929.htm Item] [http://www.laserpointersafety.com/perspectives/risks/risks.html #2]: A new study finds that eye injuries from laser pointers have been increasing, with over 500 reported cases in 2012 in the US. | ||
And [http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0059030 item #3]: A recent analysis of published English-language books shows a steady trend toward decreasing use of emotional words throughout the 20th century. | And [http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0059030 item #3]: A recent analysis of published English-language books shows a steady trend toward decreasing use of emotional words throughout the 20th century. | ||
== Announcements == | == Announcements == | ||
=== NECSS Update <small>()</small> === | === NECSS Update <small>(1:11:01)</small> === | ||
* eBay auction for SGU private recording/NECSS VIP tickets: | * eBay auction for SGU private recording/NECSS VIP tickets: | ||
** [http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=151016886498 NECSS 2013 All Access Pass 1] | ** [http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=151016886498 NECSS 2013 All Access Pass 1] | ||
** [http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=151016885797 NECSS 2013 All Access Pass 2] | ** [http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=151016885797 NECSS 2013 All Access Pass 2] | ||
{{ | == Science or Fiction (answers) <small>(1:16:18)</small> == | ||
== Skeptical Quote of the Week <small>(1:22:49)</small> == | |||
<blockquote>I appear as a skeptic, who believes that doubt is the great engine, the great fuel of all inquiry, all discovery and all innovation.</blockquote> | |||
Christopher Hitchens | |||
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| 23rd March 2012 |
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Introduction[edit]
You're listening to the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, your escape to reality.
This Day in Skepticism (1:50)[edit]
- March 23, 1989: Pons and Fleischmann announce the experimental production of "N-Fusion", which was quickly labeled by the press as cold fusion.
News Items[edit]
Marshmallow Test (4:42)[edit]
Bacteria Everywhere (13:19)[edit]
Acupuncture HIV (19:28)[edit]
Dr. Oz Sued (26:30)[edit]
New Pope (36:14)[edit]
Special Report (44:26)[edit]
Who's That Noisy? (1:01:34)[edit]
- http://sguforums.com/index.php/topic,45425.0.html
- Answer to last week: Voyager golden record
Science or Fiction (1:05:00)[edit]
Item #1: Scientists have successfully tested a coal combustion process that extracts energy from coal without burning it while capturing 99% of the carbon dioxide produced. Item #2: A new study finds that eye injuries from laser pointers have been increasing, with over 500 reported cases in 2012 in the US. And item #3: A recent analysis of published English-language books shows a steady trend toward decreasing use of emotional words throughout the 20th century.
Announcements[edit]
NECSS Update (1:11:01)[edit]
- eBay auction for SGU private recording/NECSS VIP tickets:
Science or Fiction (answers) (1:16:18)[edit]
Skeptical Quote of the Week (1:22:49)[edit]
I appear as a skeptic, who believes that doubt is the great engine, the great fuel of all inquiry, all discovery and all innovation.
Christopher Hitchens
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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