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== News Items ==
== News Items ==
=== Your Senses in Space <small>()</small>===
=== Your Senses in Space <small>()</small>===
* http://www.dvice.com/2013-5-11/how-does-space-affect-your-senses-astronaut-explains
* DVICE: [http://www.dvice.com/2013-5-11/how-does-space-affect-your-senses-astronaut-explains How does space affect your senses? An astronaut explains]


=== Talking Plants <small>()</small>===
=== Talking Plants <small>()</small>===
* http://cosmiclog.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/05/06/18090369-how-plants-respond-to-positive-vibes-talking-mechanism-is-a-mystery?lite
* NBC News: [http://cosmiclog.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/05/06/18090369-how-plants-respond-to-positive-vibes-talking-mechanism-is-a-mystery?lite How plants respond to positive vibes: 'Talking' mechanism is a mystery]


=== Flowing Glass <small>()</small>===
=== Flowing Glass <small>()</small>===
* http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/13/130513-fossil-amber-glass-transition-chemistry-science/
* National Geographic: [http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/13/130513-fossil-amber-glass-transition-chemistry-science/ Fossil Amber Challenges Theories About Glass]


== Book Review: Ender's Game <small>()</small> ==
== Book Review: Ender's Game <small>()</small> ==
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== Interview with Heather Berlin <small>()</small> ==
== Interview with Heather Berlin <small>()</small> ==
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== Science or Fiction <small>()</small> ==
== Science or Fiction <small>()</small> ==
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maize Item #1]: Corn and celery are both members of the Zea genus.
{{w|Maize|Item #1}}: Corn and celery are both members of the Zea genus.
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cruciferous_vegetables Item #2]: Cauliflower, mustard and turnip are all members of the same genus, Brassica.
{{w|Cruciferous vegetables|Item #2}}: Cauliflower, mustard and turnip are all members of the same genus, Brassica.
And [http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-05/pp-dpg051413.php item #3]: Tomatoes and potatoes are both members of the same genus, Solanum.
And [http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-05/pp-dpg051413.php item #3]: Tomatoes and potatoes are both members of the same genus, Solanum.


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SGU Episode 409
18th May 2013
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SGU 408                      SGU 410

Skeptical Rogues
S: Steven Novella

B: Bob Novella

R: Rebecca Watson

J: Jay Novella

E: Evan Bernstein

Guest

HB: Heather Berlin

Quote of the Week

Every kid starts out as a natural-born scientist, and then we beat it out of them. A few trickle through the system with their wonder and enthusiasm for science intact.

Carl Sagan

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Introduction

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

This Day in Skepticism ()

  • May 18 1896: 1300 people were trampled to death at a celebration for Nicholas II when a rumor spread that there wasn't enough beer and pretzels for everyone.

News Items

Your Senses in Space ()

Talking Plants ()

Flowing Glass ()

Book Review: Ender's Game ()

Who's That Noisy? ()

  • Answer to last week: Desert Rain Frog

Questions and Emails ()

Question #1: Water Heaters ()

  • What is the proper temperature for a home water heater?

Question #2: Atacama Specimen ()

  • We received many questions about the 6 inch alleged alien known as the Atacama Specimen.

Interview with Heather Berlin ()

Heather Berlin

Science or Fiction ()

Item #1: Corn and celery are both members of the Zea genus. Item #2: Cauliflower, mustard and turnip are all members of the same genus, Brassica. And item #3: Tomatoes and potatoes are both members of the same genus, Solanum.

Skeptical Quote of the Week ()

Every kid starts out as a natural-born scientist, and then we beat it out of them. A few trickle through the system with their wonder and enthusiasm for science intact.

Carl Sagan

Announcements ()

S: The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe is produced by SGU Productions, dedicated to promoting science and critical thinking. For more information on this and other episodes, please visit our website at theskepticsguide.org, where you will find the show notes as well as links to our blogs, videos, online forum, and other content. You can send us feedback or questions to info@theskepticsguide.org. Also, please consider supporting the SGU by visiting the store page on our website, where you will find merchandise, premium content, and subscription information. Our listeners are what make SGU possible.


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