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[http://researchnews.osu.edu/archive/twovisual.htm 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. [http://www.springer.com/about+springer/media/springer+select?SGWID=0-11001-6-1384244-0 Item number 2]: Scientists have identified a new syndrome - delayed severe allergic reaction to red meat caused by a tick bite. [http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-07/bu-mhd072312.php 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. | [http://researchnews.osu.edu/archive/twovisual.htm 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. [http://www.springer.com/about+springer/media/springer+select?SGWID=0-11001-6-1384244-0 Item number 2]: Scientists have identified a new syndrome - delayed severe allergic reaction to red meat caused by a tick bite. [http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-07/bu-mhd072312.php 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 <small>( )</small> == | == Skeptical Quote of the Week <small>(1:07:11)</small> == | ||
<blockquote>Homeopaths do not have a physical brain, but merely 'skull water' with the memory of brains.</blockquote> | <blockquote>Homeopaths do not have a physical brain, but merely 'skull water' with the memory of brains.</blockquote> | ||
Robin Ince | Robin Ince | ||
== Announcements <small>( )</small> == | == Announcements <small>( )</small> == | ||
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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 ( )
Mood Photography ( )
Computer Modeling Life ( )
Artificial Jellyfish ( )
Firewalk Mishap ( )
Who's That Noisy? ( )
Questions and Emails
Multivitamins ( )
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 (1:07:11)
Homeopaths do not have a physical brain, but merely 'skull water' with the memory of brains.
Robin Ince
Announcements ( )
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