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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>(0:59)</small> == | ||
* July 21, 2012 Nibiru Strike Earth | * July 21, 2012 Nibiru Strike Earth | ||
* July 21, 1620 Jean Picard born - French Astronomer | * July 21, 1620 Jean Picard born - French Astronomer | ||
== News Items == | == News Items == | ||
=== Fake Bomb Detector Maker Charged <small>()</small>=== | === Fake Bomb Detector Maker Charged <small>(4:30)</small>=== | ||
* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18795651 'Bomb detector' maker Jim McCormick faces fraud charges] | * [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18795651 'Bomb detector' maker Jim McCormick faces fraud charges] | ||
=== Debating an Antivaccinationist <small>()</small>=== | === Debating an Antivaccinationist <small>(9:20)</small>=== | ||
* [http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/index.php/battling-antivaccinationists-at-freedomfest/ Steve Novella vs. Julian Whitaker on vaccines at FreedomFest] | * [http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/index.php/battling-antivaccinationists-at-freedomfest/ Steve Novella vs. Julian Whitaker on vaccines at FreedomFest] | ||
=== Feathered Dinosaurs <small>()</small>=== | === Feathered Dinosaurs <small>(17:11)</small>=== | ||
* [http://www.amnh.org/science/papers/feathers.php Newly Discovered Dinosaur Implies Greater Prevalence of Feathers] | * [http://www.amnh.org/science/papers/feathers.php Newly Discovered Dinosaur Implies Greater Prevalence of Feathers] | ||
=== New Moon for Pluto | === New Moon for Pluto <small>(27:53)</small>=== | ||
* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-18803212 Hubble discovers new Pluto moon] | * [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-18803212 Hubble discovers new Pluto moon] | ||
=== Higgs Discovery Announced <small>()</small>=== | === Higgs Discovery Announced <small>(36:22)</small>=== | ||
* [http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/341993/title/Higgs_found?gclid=CMro3szfqrECFcoQNAodLnEA-Q Higgs found - | * [http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/341993/title/Higgs_found?gclid=CMro3szfqrECFcoQNAodLnEA-Q Higgs found - | ||
Last particle in physics's standard model falls into place] | Last particle in physics's standard model falls into place] | ||
=== Sex Myths <small>()</small>=== | === Sex Myths <small>(43:56)</small>=== | ||
* 7 common myths about sex | * 7 common myths about sex | ||
=== Sapphire Hard Drive <small>()</small>=== | === Sapphire Hard Drive <small>(51:50)</small>=== | ||
* [http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/index.php/liberation-procedure-for-multiple-sclerosis/ Liberation Procedure for Multiple Sclerosis] | * [http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/index.php/liberation-procedure-for-multiple-sclerosis/ Liberation Procedure for Multiple Sclerosis] | ||
== Science or Fiction <small>()</small> == | == Science or Fiction <small>(58:40)</small> == | ||
[http://www.sciencecodex.com/danafarber_study_shows_newly_isolated_beige_fat_cells_could_help_fight_obesity-94884 Item #1]: Scientists have isolated a new kind of fat cell in humans known as beige fat. [http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=138621 Item #2]: Scientists have "resurrected" a 500 million year old bacteria (E. coli) by reproducing its genome. [http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120711123009.htm Item #3]: A Cochrane review finds no evidence that electric fans are useful in a heat wave. | [http://www.sciencecodex.com/danafarber_study_shows_newly_isolated_beige_fat_cells_could_help_fight_obesity-94884 Item #1]: Scientists have isolated a new kind of fat cell in humans known as beige fat. [http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=138621 Item #2]: Scientists have "resurrected" a 500 million year old bacteria (E. coli) by reproducing its genome. [http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120711123009.htm Item #3]: A Cochrane review finds no evidence that electric fans are useful in a heat wave. | ||
== Skeptical Quote of the Week <small>()</small> == | == Skeptical Quote of the Week <small>(1:15:13)</small> == | ||
<blockquote>Sometimes, even by accident, the universe makes beauty, and we can stand back in awe of it. Even better - we can figure out why. Science! I love this stuff.</blockquote> | <blockquote>Sometimes, even by accident, the universe makes beauty, and we can stand back in awe of it. Even better - we can figure out why. Science! I love this stuff.</blockquote> | ||
Phil Plait | Phil Plait |
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Introduction
You're listening to the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, your escape to reality.
This Day in Skepticism (0:59)
- July 21, 2012 Nibiru Strike Earth
- July 21, 1620 Jean Picard born - French Astronomer
News Items
Fake Bomb Detector Maker Charged (4:30)
Debating an Antivaccinationist (9:20)
Feathered Dinosaurs (17:11)
New Moon for Pluto (27:53)
Higgs Discovery Announced (36:22)
- [http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/341993/title/Higgs_found?gclid=CMro3szfqrECFcoQNAodLnEA-Q Higgs found -
Last particle in physics's standard model falls into place]
Sex Myths (43:56)
- 7 common myths about sex
Sapphire Hard Drive (51:50)
Science or Fiction (58:40)
Item #1: Scientists have isolated a new kind of fat cell in humans known as beige fat. Item #2: Scientists have "resurrected" a 500 million year old bacteria (E. coli) by reproducing its genome. Item #3: A Cochrane review finds no evidence that electric fans are useful in a heat wave.
Skeptical Quote of the Week (1:15:13)
Sometimes, even by accident, the universe makes beauty, and we can stand back in awe of it. Even better - we can figure out why. Science! I love this stuff.
Phil Plait
References