SGU Episode 588
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| SGU Episode 588 |
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| October 15th 2016 |
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| Skeptical Rogues |
| S: Steven Novella |
B: Bob Novella |
C: Cara Santa Maria |
J: Jay Novella |
E: Evan Bernstein |
| Quote of the Week |
Keep the company of those who seek the truth-run from those who have found it. |
Vaclav Havel, writer, philosopher and last president of Czechoslovakia. |
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Introduction
You're listening to the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, your escape to reality.
What's the Word ()
- Autophagy
News Items ()
Nobel Prize – Physiology or Medicine ()
Nobel Prize - Chemistry ()
Nobel Prize - Physics ()
Longevity ()
Who's That Noisy ()
- Answer to last week: Wavenet
Questions and Emails ()
Question #1: Healthy Food ()
Hey guys, quick question about the end of episode 550. I apologize, I know that was a little while ago. I just started listening to the show, so I only heard it recently. Anyway, at the end, Steve and Evan were talking about how you can't describe food as healthy, only nutritious. I was confused by what Steve meant when he said how food is good for you and that there's nothing special about certain foods. I thought it was reasonable to say that kale is far more nutritious than say, french fries, therefore, kale is better for your health. I think I'm missing the point of what you guys meant, so could you clarify? I know you're all very busy, so no worries if you don't have the time. Keep up the great work! Adam Stone Pennsylvania
Interview with David Pratt ()
- www.davidpratt.ca
Science or Fiction ()
Item #1: Astronomers have discovered a solar system with three separate and misaligned planet-forming discs. Item #2: Nanoengineers have created a system that transforms nanoparticles into universal modular “LEGO-like” building blocks. Item #3: In the first head-to-head comparison between doctors and computer-based diagnostic systems, the computer-based systems outperformed the human doctors in making correct diagnoses by 20%.
Skeptical Quote of the Week ()
'Keep the company of those who seek the truth-run from those who have found it.' - Vaclav Havel, writer, philosopher and last president of Czechoslovakia.
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