SGU Episode 367

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Introduction

You're listening to the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, your escape to reality.

This Day in Skepticism ( )

• July 28, 1996: The remains of Kennewick Man was discovered

News Items

Skeptical Conferences ( )

• TAM DragonCon CSICon

Sally Ride ( )

• CNN: Thank you, Sally Ride

Mood Photography ( )

• Neurologica Blog: Mood Photography

Computer Modeling Life ( )

• Phys.org: Researchers produce first complete computer model of an organism

Artificial Jellyfish ( )

• BBC News: Artificial jellyfish created from heart cells

Firewalk Mishap ( )

• Neurologica Blog: Firewalk Mishap

Science or Fiction ( )

Item number 1: A new study shows that while multitasking a visual task with an audio task, such as driving while talking on the phone, significantly impairs performance, combining two visual tasks had little effect. Item number 2: Scientists have identified a new syndrome - delayed severe allergic reaction to red meat caused by a tick bite. Item number 3: Researchers have found a distinct subsytem for smell in the mouse that is likely dedicated to smelling behaviorally important odors, such as fear.

Skeptical Quote of the Week ( )

Homeopaths do not have a physical brain, but merely 'skull water' with the memory of brains.

Robin Ince

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