SGU Episode 62

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Introduction

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

News Items

Follow up on Global Warming ( )

NASA: NASA Study Finds World Warmth Edging Ancient Levels

New study confirms increase in solar activity in past century
Astronomy & Astrophysics: Meteorites record past solar activity

New Pictures of the Face on Mars ( )

European Space Agency: Mars Express - Cydonia - the face on Mars

I have monkeys in my pants ( )

LoweringTheBar.net: Endangered Species Rescued from Smuggler's Pants

Questions and Emails ( )

Lightening Rods ( )

Ashley Zinyk

Psychic Astrology ( )

Erich Meatleg

Interview with Joe Nickell ( )

JoeNickell.com

Science or Fiction ( )

1. A newly published study shows that high levels of testosterone kills brain cells.
2. A newly published review of prior research shows that the most effective method for getting people to adopt healthful behavior, such as quitting smoking, it to use both fear and shame.
3. Researchers have discovered that tarantulas can produce silk from their feet.

Skeptical Puzzle ( )

A ash-bark perpetual motion machine was conceived a very long time ago.

Who proposed it?

Skeptical Quote of the Week ( )

Pseudoscience is like a virus. At low levels, it's no big deal, but when it reaches a certain threshold it becomes sickening.

Phil Plait

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