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This is one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.
Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand.
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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>(1:54)</small> ==
* September 1, 1914, The Passenger Pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius) became extinct as the last surviving bird of the colorful native American species of dove died at the Cincinnati Zoo.
* September 1, 1914, The Passenger Pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius) became extinct as the last surviving bird of the colorful native American species of dove died at the Cincinnati Zoo.


== News Items ==
== News Items ==
=== Neil Armstrong Dies <small>()</small>===
=== Neil Armstrong Dies <small>(6:07)</small>===
[http://cosmiclog.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/08/25/13478643-astronaut-neil-armstrong-first-man-to-walk-on-moon-dies-at-age-82?chromedomain=usnews Cosmic Log, NBC: Astronaut Neil Armstrong, first man to walk on moon, dies at age 82]
[http://cosmiclog.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/08/25/13478643-astronaut-neil-armstrong-first-man-to-walk-on-moon-dies-at-age-82?chromedomain=usnews Cosmic Log, NBC: Astronaut Neil Armstrong, first man to walk on moon, dies at age 82]


=== Naked Darth Vader <small>()</small>===
=== Naked Darth Vader <small>(13:03)</small>===
[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/08/120823142912.htm Science Daily: New way to fight bacterial infections: 'Naked Darth Vader' approach could tame antibiotic resistant superbugs]
[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/08/120823142912.htm Science Daily: New way to fight bacterial infections: 'Naked Darth Vader' approach could tame antibiotic resistant superbugs]


=== Homeopathic Candy <small>()</small>===
=== Homeopathic Candy <small>(17:06)</small>===
[http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/the-lay-scientist/2012/aug/02/1?INTCMP=SRCH The Guardian: Homeopaths offer to rebrand products as 'confectionery']
[http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/the-lay-scientist/2012/aug/02/1?INTCMP=SRCH The Guardian: Homeopaths offer to rebrand products as 'confectionery']


=== Hearing Voices <small>()</small>===
=== Hearing Voices <small>(23:06)</small>===
[http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/lifestyle/a/-/health/14643988/haunted-by-the-voices/ The West Australian: Haunted by the voices]
[http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/lifestyle/a/-/health/14643988/haunted-by-the-voices/ The West Australian: Haunted by the voices]


== Who's That Noisy? <small>()</small>==
== Who's That Noisy? <small>(38:08)</small>==
* Answer to last week: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aP3gzee1cps barking cat]
* Answer to last week: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aP3gzee1cps barking cat]


== Special Report - Conspiracy Conference <small>()</small> ==
== Special Report - Conspiracy Conference <small>(41:20)</small> ==
* Jay discusses a recent conspiracy conference
* Jay discusses a recent conspiracy conference


== Science or Fiction <small>()</small> ==
== Science or Fiction <small>(59:23)</small> ==
[http://press.uchicago.edu/pressReleases/2012/August/QRB_1208_fats.html Item number one].  Recent research suggests that good and bad dietary fat is determined by their effect on gut bacteria.  [http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2012-rst/7052.html Item number two].  According to recent research, those with a normal BMI but significant belly fat are at higher risk of cardiovascular death than those in the obese range of BMI.  And [http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/08/120827122319.htm item number three].  Researchers find that limiting TV viewing time is an effective strategy for weight reduction in adults and children.
[http://press.uchicago.edu/pressReleases/2012/August/QRB_1208_fats.html Item number one].  Recent research suggests that good and bad dietary fat is determined by their effect on gut bacteria.  [http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2012-rst/7052.html Item number two].  According to recent research, those with a normal BMI but significant belly fat are at higher risk of cardiovascular death than those in the obese range of BMI.  And [http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/08/120827122319.htm item number three].  Researchers find that limiting TV viewing time is an effective strategy for weight reduction in adults and children.


== Skeptical Quote of the Week <small>()</small> ==
== Skeptical Quote of the Week <small>(1:15:24)</small> ==
<blockquote>This is one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.</blockquote>
<blockquote>Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand.</blockquote>
<blockquote>Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand.</blockquote>
<blockquote>This is one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.</blockquote>
Neil Armstrong
J: Neil Armstrong!


== Announcements <small>()</small> ==
== Announcements <small>(1:17:03)</small> ==


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SGU Episode 372
1st September 2012
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SGU 371                      SGU 373

Skeptical Rogues
S: Steven Novella

B: Bob Novella

R: Rebecca Watson

J: Jay Novella

E: Evan Bernstein

Quote of the Week

This is one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind. Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand.

Neil Armstrong

Links
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Forum Discussion


Introduction

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

This Day in Skepticism (1:54)

  • September 1, 1914, The Passenger Pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius) became extinct as the last surviving bird of the colorful native American species of dove died at the Cincinnati Zoo.

News Items

Neil Armstrong Dies (6:07)

Cosmic Log, NBC: Astronaut Neil Armstrong, first man to walk on moon, dies at age 82

Naked Darth Vader (13:03)

Science Daily: New way to fight bacterial infections: 'Naked Darth Vader' approach could tame antibiotic resistant superbugs

Homeopathic Candy (17:06)

The Guardian: Homeopaths offer to rebrand products as 'confectionery'

Hearing Voices (23:06)

The West Australian: Haunted by the voices

Who's That Noisy? (38:08)

Special Report - Conspiracy Conference (41:20)

  • Jay discusses a recent conspiracy conference

Science or Fiction (59:23)

Item number one. Recent research suggests that good and bad dietary fat is determined by their effect on gut bacteria. Item number two. According to recent research, those with a normal BMI but significant belly fat are at higher risk of cardiovascular death than those in the obese range of BMI. And item number three. Researchers find that limiting TV viewing time is an effective strategy for weight reduction in adults and children.

Skeptical Quote of the Week (1:15:24)

This is one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.

Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand.

Neil Armstrong

Announcements (1:17:03)

Template:Outro1

References


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