SGU Episode 229

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SGU Episode 229
December 9th 2009
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SGU 228                      SGU 230
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.'
Linda Rosa
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Introduction

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

News Items ()

Denver Aliens ()

• http://www.latimes.com/news/nation-and-world/la-na-denver-ufos3-2009dec03,0,6337583.story

Bird Speciation ()

• http://sciencenow.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/2009/1203/2

Blinded by Faith ()

• http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/frontpage/2009/1202/1224259894300.html?via=mr

Spiral over Norway ()

• http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1234430/Mystery-spiral-blue-light-display-hovers-Norway.html

Uranus Tilt ()

• http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn18239-large-moon-of-uranus-may-explain-odd-tilt.html

Methane on Mars ()

• http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8402741.stm

Questions and E-mails ()

Question # 1 - Homeopathy Ads ()

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 ()

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 ()

• Answer to last week: Betty Hill

Quote of the Week ()

'Science makes a lousy religion and religion makes a lousy science.' - Linda Rosa

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