SGU Episode 323

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SGU Episode 323
September 24th 2011
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SGU 322                      SGU 324
Skeptical Rogues
S: Steven Novella
B: Bob Novella
R: Rebecca Watson
J: Jay Novella
E: Evan Bernstein
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
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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

News Items ()

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

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