SGU Episode 208

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

Microbot Plummers

 * http://www.energyharvestingjournal.com/articles/microbot-swims-human-arteries-00001497.asp?sessionid=1

Archeological Dig

 * Steve Novella reports from his visit of a local dig.

Sunspots Return

 * As predicted, sunspots have returned.

Blogs vs Journalists

 * http://www.theness.com/neurologicablog/?p=571

Genie Sued

 * http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8145862.stm

Science or Fiction
Item # 1: Scientists report that application of a common herbicide to sweet corn actually increased its nutritional value. Item # 2: New research finds that the so-called “umami” taste of amino acids is not a distinct taste but a combination of other taste and olfactory sensations. Item # 3: Researchers have been able to create pluripotent stem cells from adult-derived cells, without the use of genes, virus, or reprogramming proteins.

Live Questions
"The Rogues take live questions from the audience."

Rebecca's Wedding
Rebbeca and Sid get married Live http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFZgNKZN1Qs

Quote of the Week
"We can forgive children who are afraid of the dark. The real tragedy is men who are afraid of the light. Plato"