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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>(2:11)</small> == | ||
* September 22, 1823: Joseph Smith supposedly finds the Golden plates that eventually become the Book of Mormon. Also: Hobbit Day. | * September 22, 1823: Joseph Smith supposedly finds the Golden plates that eventually become the Book of Mormon. Also: Hobbit Day. | ||
== News Items == | == News Items == | ||
=== Warp Drive <small>()</small>=== | === Warp Drive <small>(6:25)</small>=== | ||
[http://www.space.com/17628-warp-drive-possible-interstellar-spaceflight.html Space.com: Warp Drive May Be More Feasible Than Thought, Scientists Say] | [http://www.space.com/17628-warp-drive-possible-interstellar-spaceflight.html Space.com: Warp Drive May Be More Feasible Than Thought, Scientists Say] | ||
=== Bad Science Reporting <small>()</small>=== | === Bad Science Reporting <small>(19:39)</small>=== | ||
[http://theness.com/neurologicablog/index.php/whos-to-blame-for-bad-science-news-reporting/ The NESS: Who's to Blame for Bad Science News Reporting] | [http://theness.com/neurologicablog/index.php/whos-to-blame-for-bad-science-news-reporting/ The NESS: Who's to Blame for Bad Science News Reporting] | ||
=== Dark Energy Camera <small>()</small> === | === Dark Energy Camera <small>(30:03)</small> === | ||
[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-19634700 BBC: Dark Energy Camera Snaps First Images Ahead of Survey] | [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-19634700 BBC: Dark Energy Camera Snaps First Images Ahead of Survey] | ||
=== Crowdsourcing Science <small>()</small> === | === Crowdsourcing Science <small>(34:08)</small> === | ||
[http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4354207552 Eventbrite: Crowdsourcing Discovery Kickoff Party] | [http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4354207552 Eventbrite: Crowdsourcing Discovery Kickoff Party] | ||
=== Spheres on Mars <small>()</small> === | === Spheres on Mars <small>(42:54)</small> === | ||
[http://www.smh.com.au/technology/sci-tech/mars-rover-discovers-mysterious-blueberries-20120915-25ykn.html Sydney Morning Herald: Mars Rover Discovers Mysterious 'Blueberries'] | [http://www.smh.com.au/technology/sci-tech/mars-rover-discovers-mysterious-blueberries-20120915-25ykn.html Sydney Morning Herald: Mars Rover Discovers Mysterious 'Blueberries'] | ||
=== CSICon 2012 <small>()</small> === | === CSICon 2012 <small>(46:03)</small> === | ||
[http://www.csiconference.org CSICon 2012] | [http://www.csiconference.org CSICon 2012] | ||
== Who's That Noisy <small>()</small> == | == Who's That Noisy <small>(48:58)</small> == | ||
* Answer to last week: Being Human | * Answer to last week: Being Human | ||
== Questions and Emails <small>()</small> | == Questions and Emails == | ||
=== Correction - Blue Moon <small>(51:45)</small> === | |||
== Science or Fiction <small>()</small> == | === Correction - Frances Kelsey <small>(55:05)</small> === | ||
* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances_Oldham_Kelsey | |||
== Science or Fiction <small>(59:37)</small> == | |||
[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/09/120918083907.htm Item #1]: A new study finds that more than 30% of patients who meet strict criteria for chronic fatigue syndrome are infected with the XMRV virus. | [http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/09/120918083907.htm Item #1]: A new study finds that more than 30% of patients who meet strict criteria for chronic fatigue syndrome are infected with the XMRV virus. | ||
[http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10834789 Item #2]: Russian scientists announce an earlier discovery of a massive deposit of diamonds, estimated at trillions of carats or 10 times existing world reserves, in a large Siberian meteor crater. | [http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10834789 Item #2]: Russian scientists announce an earlier discovery of a massive deposit of diamonds, estimated at trillions of carats or 10 times existing world reserves, in a large Siberian meteor crater. | ||
[http://www.psychologicalscience.org/index.php/news/releases/do-sat-scores-help-or-hurt-in-decisions-about-who-will-do-well-in-college.html Item #3]: A large study of SAT scores find that they are good predictors of later college performance across socioeconomic status. | [http://www.psychologicalscience.org/index.php/news/releases/do-sat-scores-help-or-hurt-in-decisions-about-who-will-do-well-in-college.html Item #3]: A large study of SAT scores find that they are good predictors of later college performance across socioeconomic status. | ||
== Skeptical Quote of the Week <small>()</small> == | == Skeptical Quote of the Week <small>(1:17:25)</small> == | ||
<blockquote>The most important service rendered by the press and the magazines is that of educating people to approach printed matter with distrust.</blockquote> | <blockquote>The most important service rendered by the press and the magazines is that of educating people to approach printed matter with distrust.</blockquote> | ||
Samuel Butler | Samuel Butler | ||
== Announcements <small>()</small> == | == Announcements <small>(1:17:56)</small> == | ||
{{Outro1}} | {{Outro1}} | ||
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Introduction
You're listening to the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, your escape to reality.
This Day in Skepticism (2:11)
- September 22, 1823: Joseph Smith supposedly finds the Golden plates that eventually become the Book of Mormon. Also: Hobbit Day.
News Items
Warp Drive (6:25)
Space.com: Warp Drive May Be More Feasible Than Thought, Scientists Say
Bad Science Reporting (19:39)
The NESS: Who's to Blame for Bad Science News Reporting
Dark Energy Camera (30:03)
BBC: Dark Energy Camera Snaps First Images Ahead of Survey
Crowdsourcing Science (34:08)
Eventbrite: Crowdsourcing Discovery Kickoff Party
Spheres on Mars (42:54)
Sydney Morning Herald: Mars Rover Discovers Mysterious 'Blueberries'
CSICon 2012 (46:03)
Who's That Noisy (48:58)
- Answer to last week: Being Human
Questions and Emails
Correction - Blue Moon (51:45)
Correction - Frances Kelsey (55:05)
Science or Fiction (59:37)
Item #1: A new study finds that more than 30% of patients who meet strict criteria for chronic fatigue syndrome are infected with the XMRV virus. Item #2: Russian scientists announce an earlier discovery of a massive deposit of diamonds, estimated at trillions of carats or 10 times existing world reserves, in a large Siberian meteor crater. Item #3: A large study of SAT scores find that they are good predictors of later college performance across socioeconomic status.
Skeptical Quote of the Week (1:17:25)
The most important service rendered by the press and the magazines is that of educating people to approach printed matter with distrust.
Samuel Butler
Announcements (1:17:56)
References
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