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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>(2:39)</small> == | ||
March 30: Happy birthday to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Whiton_Calkins Mary Whiton Calkins] and happy death day to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen_Swallow_Richards Ellen Swallow Richards]. Two BAMF ladies for the price of one. | March 30: Happy birthday to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Whiton_Calkins Mary Whiton Calkins] and happy death day to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen_Swallow_Richards Ellen Swallow Richards]. Two BAMF ladies for the price of one. | ||
== News Items == | == News Items == | ||
=== Homeopathy Debate <small>()</small>=== | === Homeopathy Debate <small>(6:11)</small>=== | ||
* [http://theness.com/neurologicablog/index.php/debating-homeopathy-part-i/ Debating Homeopathy Part I] | * [http://theness.com/neurologicablog/index.php/debating-homeopathy-part-i/ Debating Homeopathy Part I] | ||
* [http://theness.com/neurologicablog/index.php/debating-homeopathy-part-ii/ Debating Homeopathy Part II] | * [http://theness.com/neurologicablog/index.php/debating-homeopathy-part-ii/ Debating Homeopathy Part II] | ||
=== Small Pterosaur <small>()</small>=== | === Small Pterosaur <small>(17:10)</small>=== | ||
* [http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/13/130321-vectidraco-daisymorrisae-pterosaurs-dinosaurs-science-animals/ Crow-Size Pterosaur Named After 9-Year-Old Fossil Hunter] | * [http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/13/130321-vectidraco-daisymorrisae-pterosaurs-dinosaurs-science-animals/ Crow-Size Pterosaur Named After 9-Year-Old Fossil Hunter] | ||
=== Fracking Earthquakes <small>()</small>=== | === Fracking Earthquakes <small>(25:05)</small>=== | ||
* [http://www.smh.com.au/world/oklahomas-biggest-quake-tied-to-fracking-20130327-2gu2u.html Oklahoma's biggest quake tied to fracking] | * [http://www.smh.com.au/world/oklahomas-biggest-quake-tied-to-fracking-20130327-2gu2u.html Oklahoma's biggest quake tied to fracking] | ||
=== Never Eat Again <small>()</small>=== | === Never Eat Again <small>(33:48)</small>=== | ||
* [http://www.vice.com/read/rob-rhinehart-no-longer-requires-food This Man Thinks He Never Has to Eat Again] | * [http://www.vice.com/read/rob-rhinehart-no-longer-requires-food This Man Thinks He Never Has to Eat Again] | ||
=== Voyager at the Edge <small>()</small>=== | === Voyager at the Edge <small>(41:52)</small>=== | ||
* [http://www.agu.org/news/press/pr_archives/2013/2013-11.shtml Voyager 1 has entered a new region of space, sudden changes in cosmic rays indicate] | * [http://www.agu.org/news/press/pr_archives/2013/2013-11.shtml Voyager 1 has entered a new region of space, sudden changes in cosmic rays indicate] | ||
== Who's That Noisy? <small>()</small>== | == Who's That Noisy? <small>(46:01)</small>== | ||
* [http://sguforums.com/index.php/topic,45503.0.html SGU Forums: Who's That Noisy? Episode #402] | * [http://sguforums.com/index.php/topic,45503.0.html SGU Forums: Who's That Noisy? Episode #402] | ||
* Why Worry? Answer to last week: Amanda Peet | * Why Worry? Answer to last week: Amanda Peet | ||
== Questions and Emails <small>()</small> == | == Questions and Emails <small>(49:12)</small> == | ||
=== Question 1: More than Gravity <small>()</small>=== | === Question 1: More than Gravity <small>()</small>=== | ||
<blockquote>I'm a friend of Rebecca's, a former CFI employee, and a huge fan of SGU, so let me start by thanking you for all that you do! My editor at Buffalo Spree magazine sent me a press release about two local scientists affiliated with Ecology and Environment, Inc. just outside of Buffalo, New York. They have apparently established something called the "More than Gravity" theory. I did some Googling and had trouble finding anything about this that didn't seem to come right from the press release; if two local scientists are using a prominent Buffalo company to promote woo, I want to know about it and write about it; that said, if there's something to this I am obviously interested in covering that as well. Have you heard anything about this? Having no physics background I don't have a lot of frame of reference, but the lead to the press release prickled my skeptic senses: "Through 50 years of research and observation, scientific and engineering experts, Gerhard and Kevin Neumaier, have developed a new theory that refutes the 400-year old assumptions currently held by the scientific community." Any help you could give me would be much appreciated! Thanks, Julia Burke</blockquote> | <blockquote>I'm a friend of Rebecca's, a former CFI employee, and a huge fan of SGU, so let me start by thanking you for all that you do! My editor at Buffalo Spree magazine sent me a press release about two local scientists affiliated with Ecology and Environment, Inc. just outside of Buffalo, New York. They have apparently established something called the "More than Gravity" theory. I did some Googling and had trouble finding anything about this that didn't seem to come right from the press release; if two local scientists are using a prominent Buffalo company to promote woo, I want to know about it and write about it; that said, if there's something to this I am obviously interested in covering that as well. Have you heard anything about this? Having no physics background I don't have a lot of frame of reference, but the lead to the press release prickled my skeptic senses: "Through 50 years of research and observation, scientific and engineering experts, Gerhard and Kevin Neumaier, have developed a new theory that refutes the 400-year old assumptions currently held by the scientific community." Any help you could give me would be much appreciated! Thanks, Julia Burke</blockquote> | ||
== Science or Fiction <small>()</small> == | == Science or Fiction <small>(1:01:48)</small> == | ||
[http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-03/uoc--rd032613.php Item #1]. Scientists report the discovery of new lizard species, tetrahymena, that exists in seven distinct sexes. | [http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-03/uoc--rd032613.php Item #1]. Scientists report the discovery of new lizard species, tetrahymena, that exists in seven distinct sexes. | ||
[http://www.nature.com/news/sham-journals-scam-authors-1.12681 Item #2]. Nature recently reported that two counterfeit scientific journals successfully scammed hundreds of researchers out of author fees. | [http://www.nature.com/news/sham-journals-scam-authors-1.12681 Item #2]. Nature recently reported that two counterfeit scientific journals successfully scammed hundreds of researchers out of author fees. | ||
And [http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-03/dc-tbe032613.php item #3]. New genetic evidence suggests that primates evolved trichromatic color vision while still nocturnal, rather than as an adaption to diurnal living, as previously believed. | And [http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-03/dc-tbe032613.php item #3]. New genetic evidence suggests that primates evolved trichromatic color vision while still nocturnal, rather than as an adaption to diurnal living, as previously believed. | ||
== Skeptical Quote of the Week <small>()</small> == | == Skeptical Quote of the Week <small>(1:17:04)</small> == | ||
<blockquote>There are two ways to be fooled. One is to believe what isn't true; the other is to refuse to believe what is true.</blockquote> | <blockquote>There are two ways to be fooled. One is to believe what isn't true; the other is to refuse to believe what is true.</blockquote> | ||
Søren Kierkegaard | Søren Kierkegaard | ||
== Announcements <small>()</small> == | == Announcements == | ||
=== NECSS <small>(1:18:12)</small> === | |||
* http://necss.org | |||
=== Rebecca at Academia Film Olomouc <small>(1:18:58)</small> === | |||
* http://afo.cz | |||
=== Cordial Deconstruction <small>(1:20:00)</small> === | |||
* http://blog.cordialdeconstruction.com/ | |||
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| SGU Episode 402 |
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| 30th March 2013 |
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| Skeptical Rogues |
| S: Steven Novella |
B: Bob Novella |
R: Rebecca Watson |
J: Jay Novella |
E: Evan Bernstein |
| Guest |
KW: Karl Withakay |
| Quote of the Week |
There are two ways to be fooled. One is to believe what isn't true; the other is to refuse to believe what is true. |
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Introduction
You're listening to the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, your escape to reality.
This Day in Skepticism (2:39)
March 30: Happy birthday to Mary Whiton Calkins and happy death day to Ellen Swallow Richards. Two BAMF ladies for the price of one.
News Items
Homeopathy Debate (6:11)
Small Pterosaur (17:10)
Fracking Earthquakes (25:05)
Never Eat Again (33:48)
Voyager at the Edge (41:52)
Who's That Noisy? (46:01)
- SGU Forums: Who's That Noisy? Episode #402
- Why Worry? Answer to last week: Amanda Peet
Questions and Emails (49:12)
Question 1: More than Gravity ()
I'm a friend of Rebecca's, a former CFI employee, and a huge fan of SGU, so let me start by thanking you for all that you do! My editor at Buffalo Spree magazine sent me a press release about two local scientists affiliated with Ecology and Environment, Inc. just outside of Buffalo, New York. They have apparently established something called the "More than Gravity" theory. I did some Googling and had trouble finding anything about this that didn't seem to come right from the press release; if two local scientists are using a prominent Buffalo company to promote woo, I want to know about it and write about it; that said, if there's something to this I am obviously interested in covering that as well. Have you heard anything about this? Having no physics background I don't have a lot of frame of reference, but the lead to the press release prickled my skeptic senses: "Through 50 years of research and observation, scientific and engineering experts, Gerhard and Kevin Neumaier, have developed a new theory that refutes the 400-year old assumptions currently held by the scientific community." Any help you could give me would be much appreciated! Thanks, Julia Burke
Science or Fiction (1:01:48)
Item #1. Scientists report the discovery of new lizard species, tetrahymena, that exists in seven distinct sexes. Item #2. Nature recently reported that two counterfeit scientific journals successfully scammed hundreds of researchers out of author fees. And item #3. New genetic evidence suggests that primates evolved trichromatic color vision while still nocturnal, rather than as an adaption to diurnal living, as previously believed.
Skeptical Quote of the Week (1:17:04)
There are two ways to be fooled. One is to believe what isn't true; the other is to refuse to believe what is true.
Søren Kierkegaard
Announcements
NECSS (1:18:12)
Rebecca at Academia Film Olomouc (1:18:58)
Cordial Deconstruction (1:20:00)
References
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