SGU Episode 404

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

Remembering Perry (04:42)

 * Perry DeAngelis 22/8/1963 - 19/8/2007

This Day in Skepticism (06:19)

 * April 13, 1970: Apollo 13 Mishap

Conspiracy Survey (10:02)

 * The Atlantic: 12 Million Americans Believe Lizard People Run Our Country

Misused Scientific Terms (13:47)

 * Scientific American: "Just a Theory": 7 Misused Science Words

New Type of Supernova (29:35)

 * Space.com: Whoa! Mini-Supernovas Discovered

Vaccines Make You Gay (35:34)

 * Huffington Post: Vaccines Produce Homosexuality, Says Italian Scientist Gian Paolo Vanoli

Anti-Vaccine Propaganda on Twitter (41:20)

 * e! Science News: On Twitter, anti-vaccination sentiments spread more easily than pro-vaccination sentiments

Science or Fiction (47:03)
Item #1: A team of scientists have discovered a method for extracting large amounts of hydrogen from any plant. Item #2: A newly published model predicts that the world population will stabilize around 2050. Item #3: A review of online learning concludes it is about 60% as effective as face-to-face learning.

Effects of Alcohol (1:06:11)
What are the effects of alcohol on the brain?

Online Health Informatinon (1:08:46)
How to deal with patients who find misleading health information online.

Art and Science (1:10:38)
What are the similarities between art and science?

Skeptical Quote of the Week (1:13:08)
"Science is so awesome. It is breathtaking and mind-blowing, intertwining and unifying; and sometimes it's just a little bit crazy. The discoveries we make about our world are incredibly humbling. They move us forward and have the potential to benefit all of mankind." Clara Ma