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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: Why Worry? <small>()</small> == | == Special Report: Why Worry? <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] | * [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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R: Rebecca Watson |
J: Jay Novella |
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Introduction
You're listening to the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, your escape to reality.
This Day in Skepticism (1:50)
- 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
Marshmallow Test (4:42)
Bacteria Everywhere (13:19)
Acupuncture HIV (19:28)
Dr. Oz Sued (26:30)
New Pope (36:14)
Special Report: Why Worry? (44:26)
Who's That Noisy? (1:01:34)
- http://sguforums.com/index.php/topic,45425.0.html
- Answer to last week: Voyager golden record
Science or Fiction (1:05:00)
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
NECSS Update (1:11:01)
- eBay auction for SGU private recording/NECSS VIP tickets:
Science or Fiction (answers) (1:16:18)
Skeptical Quote of the Week (1:22:49)
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
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