SGU Episode 401
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| SGU Episode 401 |
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| 23rd March 2012 |
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| Skeptical Rogues |
| S: Steven Novella |
B: Bob Novella |
R: Rebecca Watson |
J: Jay Novella |
| Quote of the Week |
I appear as a skeptic, who believes that doubt is the great engine, the great fuel of all inquiry, all discovery and all innovation. |
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Introduction
You're listening to the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, your escape to reality.
This Day in Skepticism (1:50)
- March 23, 1989: Pons and Fleischmann announce the experimental production of "N-Fusion", which was quickly labeled by the press as cold fusion.
News Items
Marshmallow Test (4:42)
Bacteria Everywhere (13:19)
Acupuncture HIV (19:28)
Dr. Oz Sued (26:30)
New Pope (36:14)
Special Report: Why Worry? (44:26)
Who's That Noisy? (1:01:34)
- http://sguforums.com/index.php/topic,45425.0.html
- Answer to last week: Voyager golden record
Science or Fiction (1:05:00)
Item #1: Scientists have successfully tested a coal combustion process that extracts energy from coal without burning it while capturing 99% of the carbon dioxide produced. Item #2: A new study finds that eye injuries from laser pointers have been increasing, with over 500 reported cases in 2012 in the US. And item #3: A recent analysis of published English-language books shows a steady trend toward decreasing use of emotional words throughout the 20th century.
Announcements
NECSS Update (1:11:01)
- eBay auction for SGU private recording/NECSS VIP tickets:
Science or Fiction (answers) (1:16:18)
Skeptical Quote of the Week (1:22:49)
I appear as a skeptic, who believes that doubt is the great engine, the great fuel of all inquiry, all discovery and all innovation.
Christopher Hitchens
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