SGU Episode 229
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| SGU Episode 229 |
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| December 9th 2009 |
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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 |
'Science makes a lousy religion and religion makes a lousy science.' |
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Introduction[edit]
You're listening to the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, your escape to reality.
News Items ()[edit]
Denver Aliens ()[edit]
Bird Speciation ()[edit]
Blinded by Faith ()[edit]
Spiral over Norway ()[edit]
Uranus Tilt ()[edit]
Methane on Mars ()[edit]
Questions and E-mails ()[edit]
Question # 1 - Homeopathy Ads ()[edit]
I noticed this poster a few months ago in Toronto. They claim to be able to cure cancer, HIV and damn near everything else. Shouldn't this be illegal? Will M
Science or Fiction ()[edit]
Item # 1: Engineers have developed a process using a strong magnetic field to cut high-strength steel, for example in car manufacturing. Item # 2: A new study suggests that having a very clean environment as a child increases the risk of heart disease later in life. Item # 3: A new position paper from the American Dietetic Association recommends a daily multi-vitamin for most Americans.
Who's That Noisy ()[edit]
- Answer to last week: Betty Hill
Quote of the Week ()[edit]
'Science makes a lousy religion and religion makes a lousy science.' - Linda Rosa
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