SGU Episode 367
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| SGU Episode 367 |
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| 28th July 2012 |
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| Skeptical Rogues |
| S: Steven Novella |
B: Bob Novella |
R: Rebecca Watson |
J: Jay Novella |
E: Evan Bernstein |
| Quote of the Week |
Homeopaths do not have a physical brain, but merely 'skull water' with the memory of brains. |
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Introduction
You're listening to the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, your escape to reality.
This Day in Skepticism ( )
- July 28, 1996: The remains of Kennewick Man was discovered
News Items
Skeptical Conferences ( )
- TAM DragonCon CSICon
Sally Ride ( )
Mood Photography ( )
Neurologica Blog: Mood Photography
Computer Modeling Life ( )
Phys.org: Researchers produce first complete computer model of an organism
Artificial Jellyfish ( )
BBC News: Artificial jellyfish created from heart cells
Firewalk Mishap ( )
Neurologica Blog: Firewalk Mishap
Who's That Noisy? ( )
Questions and Emails
Multivitamins ( )
Science or Fiction (0:47:31)
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Voiceover: It's time for Science or Fiction
Item number 1: A new study shows that while multitasking a visual task with an audio task, such as driving while talking on the phone, significantly impairs performance, combining two visual tasks had little effect. Item number 2: Scientists have identified a new syndrome - delayed severe allergic reaction to red meat caused by a tick bite. Item number 3: Researchers have found a distinct subsytem for smell in the mouse that is likely dedicated to smelling behaviorally important odors, such as fear.
Skeptical Quote of the Week (1:07:11)
Homeopaths do not have a physical brain, but merely 'skull water' with the memory of brains.
Robin Ince
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