SGU Episode 372

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

This Day in Skepticism (1:54)

 * September 1, 1914, The Passenger Pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius) became extinct as the last surviving bird of the colorful native American species of dove died at the Cincinnati Zoo.

Neil Armstrong Dies (6:07)
Cosmic Log, NBC: Astronaut Neil Armstrong, first man to walk on moon, dies at age 82

Naked Darth Vader (13:03)
Science Daily: New way to fight bacterial infections: 'Naked Darth Vader' approach could tame antibiotic resistant superbugs

Homeopathic Candy (17:06)
The Guardian: Homeopaths offer to rebrand products as 'confectionery'

Hearing Voices (23:06)
The West Australian: Haunted by the voices

Who's That Noisy? (38:08)

 * Answer to last week: barking cat

Special Report - Conspiracy Conference (41:20)

 * Jay discusses a recent conspiracy conference

Science or Fiction (59:23)
Item number one. Recent research suggests that good and bad dietary fat is determined by their effect on gut bacteria. Item number two. According to recent research, those with a normal BMI but significant belly fat are at higher risk of cardiovascular death than those in the obese range of BMI. And item number three. Researchers find that limiting TV viewing time is an effective strategy for weight reduction in adults and children.

Skeptical Quote of the Week (1:15:24)
"This is one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind." "Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand." Neil Armstrong