SGU Episode 396

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SGU Episode 396
16th Feb 2013
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SGU 395                      SGU 397
Skeptical Rogues
S: Steven Novella
B: Bob Novella
R: Rebecca Watson
J: Jay Novella
E: Evan Bernstein
Guest
BW: Brian Wecht
Quote of the Week
Nothing is so firmly believed as what is least known.
Michel de Montaigne
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Introduction

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

This Day in Skepticism ()

February 16, 1997 Physicist Chien-Shiung Wu died.

News Items

AI Doctor ()

Researchers Say AI Prescribes Better Treatment than Doctors

Ball and Cup Magic ()

[1]

Gorilla in the Bronchi ()

Neurologica: Gorilla in the Bronchi

Feathered Dino Follow Up ()

Neurologica: Transition Denial and Feathered Dinosaurs

Who's That Noisy? ()

Puzzle: There are three switches downstairs. Each corresponds to one of the three light bulbs in the attic. You can not see the lights in the attic from where the switches are located. You can turn the switches on and off and leave them in any position. How would you identify which switch corresponds to which light bulb, if you are only allowed one trip upstairs?

Name That Logical Fallacy ()

Radiohalos proves young earth. By the way, where is the missing link? Still missing? Have a blessed day, and know that GOD still holds you in his heart. Enjoy your show very much, always amused when man tries to disprove the glory of GODS creation. Take care. Paul Lynnwood, WA

Interview with Brian Wecht ()

http://www.dailytech.com/Propellantless+Space+Drive+Called+EmDrive+Made+in+China/article29862.htm

Science or Fiction ()

Item #1:A new review concludes that Vitamin C supplementation halves the incidence of the common cold. Item #2:New research finds that decision making continues subconsciously even when we have turned our attention to a new task. Item #3: A recent study finds that African American women require twice the supplemental doses of vitamin D as do Caucasian women.

Skeptical Quote of the Week ()

Nothing is so firmly believed as what is least known.

Michel de Montaigne

References