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SGU Episode 208 |
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July 11th 2009 |
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Skeptical Rogues |
S: Steven Novella |
B: Bob Novella |
R: Rebecca Watson |
J: Jay Novella |
E: Evan Bernstein |
Quote of the Week |
We can forgive children who are afraid of the dark. The real tragedy is men who are afraid of the light. |
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Introduction[edit]
You're listening to the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, your escape to reality.
News Items ()[edit]
Microbot Plummers ()[edit]
Archeological Dig ()[edit]
- Steve Novella reports from his visit of a local dig.
Sunspots Return ()[edit]
- As predicted, sunspots have returned.
Blogs vs Journalists ()[edit]
Genie Sued ()[edit]
Science or Fiction ()[edit]
Item # 1: Scientists report that application of a common herbicide to sweet corn actually increased its nutritional value. Item # 2: New research finds that the so-called “umami” taste of amino acids is not a distinct taste but a combination of other taste and olfactory sensations. Item # 3: Researchers have been able to create pluripotent stem cells from adult-derived cells, without the use of genes, virus, or reprogramming proteins.
Live Questions ()[edit]
Live Questions ()[edit]
The Rogues take live questions from the audience.
Rebecca's Wedding ()[edit]
Rebbeca and Sid get married Livehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFZgNKZN1Qs
Quote of the Week ()[edit]
We can forgive children who are afraid of the dark. The real tragedy is men who are afraid of the light. Plato
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