SGU Episode 323

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

This Day in Skepticism

 * September 24: 1 - Fish Amnesty Day 2 - 1979 Compuserve Introduces Electronic Mail

Single Molecule Electronic Motor

 * http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110904140353.htm

Registering Atheists

 * http://www.care2.com/causes/pastor-compares-atheists-to-terrorists-sex-offenders-suggests-national-registry.html

Special Report

 * Topic introduced by George Hrab

Science or Fiction
Item #1: IBM is building the largest storage array ever, when complete it will allow for 120 exabytes of storage. Item #2: Toshiba recently reviewed its new no-glasses 55 inch 3D TV. It's the first large screen 3D TV that does not require any glasses and can accommodate up to nine people. Item #3: A recent study shows new evidence that reducing soot emissions into the atmosphere can slow melting of arctic ice faster than any other quick fix.

Skeptical Quote of the Week
"'Every generation has the obligation to free men's minds for a look at new worlds... to look out from a higher plateau than the last generation.' - Ellison S. Onizuka"