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''You're listening to the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, your escape to reality.'' | ''You're listening to the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, your escape to reality.'' | ||
== Special Report <small>()</small> == | == Special Report <small>(5:32)</small> == | ||
* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_Nimoy | * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_Nimoy | ||
== Forgotten Superheroes of Science <small>()</small> == | == Forgotten Superheroes of Science <small>(12:11)</small> == | ||
* Oswald Avery Jr: physician and Medical Researcher was the first to identify DNA as the molecule of inheritance | * Oswald Avery Jr: physician and Medical Researcher was the first to identify DNA as the molecule of inheritance | ||
== News Items == | == News Items == | ||
=== Dress Color Hubbub <small>()</small> === | === Dress Color Hubbub <small>(17:57)</small> === | ||
* http://theness.com/neurologicablog/index.php/what-color-is-this-dress-its-an-optical-illusion/ | * http://theness.com/neurologicablog/index.php/what-color-is-this-dress-its-an-optical-illusion/ | ||
=== Ranking Websites by Factual Accuracy <small>()</small> === | === Ranking Websites by Factual Accuracy <small>(28:39)</small> === | ||
* http://theness.com/neurologicablog/index.php/google-wants-to-ranks-websites-for-trustworthiness/ | * http://theness.com/neurologicablog/index.php/google-wants-to-ranks-websites-for-trustworthiness/ | ||
=== Reverse Eyeball Solution <small>()</small> === | === Reverse Eyeball Solution <small>(42:03)</small> === | ||
* http://www.theskepticsguide.org/scientists-propose-incorrect-origin-to-backwards-eye | * http://www.theskepticsguide.org/scientists-propose-incorrect-origin-to-backwards-eye | ||
=== Dawn at Ceres <small>()</small> === | === Dawn at Ceres <small>(49:52)</small> === | ||
* http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2015/03/150302-black-hole-blast-biggest-science-galaxies-space/ | * http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2015/03/150302-black-hole-blast-biggest-science-galaxies-space/ | ||
== Who's That Noisy <small>()</small> == | == Who's That Noisy <small>(50:08)</small> == | ||
* Answer to last week: Iceberg | * Answer to last week: Iceberg | ||
== Dumbest Thing of the Week <small>()</small> == | == Dumbest Thing of the Week <small>(53:47)</small> == | ||
* http://scienceblogs.com/insolence/2015/03/03/mike-adams-attacks-jimmy-kimmel-for-hate-speech/ and http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/4090424358001/jimmy-kimmel-doctors-create-vaccination-psa/?#sp=show-clips | * http://scienceblogs.com/insolence/2015/03/03/mike-adams-attacks-jimmy-kimmel-for-hate-speech/ and http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/4090424358001/jimmy-kimmel-doctors-create-vaccination-psa/?#sp=show-clips | ||
== Science or Fiction <small>()</small> == | == Science or Fiction <small>(1:02:21)</small> == | ||
[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/03/150302123253.htm Item #1]: A new genetic study of mice finds that fathers have a greater genetic influence on their offspring than mothers. | [http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/03/150302123253.htm Item #1]: A new genetic study of mice finds that fathers have a greater genetic influence on their offspring than mothers. | ||
[http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-03/vumc-vs030215.php Item #2]: New research finds that regular consumption of peanuts is associated with a 23-38% decrease in cardiovascular mortality. | [http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-03/vumc-vs030215.php Item #2]: New research finds that regular consumption of peanuts is associated with a 23-38% decrease in cardiovascular mortality. | ||
[http://www.asiaeu.com/science/spurring-production-of-a-sluggish-enzyme-for-crop-yields-h231587.html Item #3]: Field trials on a new GMO strain of wheat with increased photosynthesis demonstrate more than double increased yield from conventional wheat hybrids. | [http://www.asiaeu.com/science/spurring-production-of-a-sluggish-enzyme-for-crop-yields-h231587.html Item #3]: Field trials on a new GMO strain of wheat with increased photosynthesis demonstrate more than double increased yield from conventional wheat hybrids. | ||
== Announcements <small>(1:21:50)</small> == | |||
== Announcements <small>()</small> == | |||
* NorthEast Conference on Science and Skepticism: NECSS.org April 9-12 New York Keynote by Bill Nye | * NorthEast Conference on Science and Skepticism: NECSS.org April 9-12 New York Keynote by Bill Nye | ||
* TAM13: The Amazing Meeting July 16-19 Tropicana Hotel, Las Vegas | * TAM13: The Amazing Meeting July 16-19 Tropicana Hotel, Las Vegas | ||
* Podcast Awards: http://www.podcastawards.com/ SGU Nominated in Science category | * Podcast Awards: http://www.podcastawards.com/ SGU Nominated in Science category | ||
== Skeptical Quote of the Week <small>(1:25:30)</small> == | |||
<blockquote>'Accepting death - by understanding that every life comes to an end, when time demands it. Loss of life is to be mourned, but only if the life was wasted.' (Spock to younger Spock in Yesteryear - STA)</blockquote> | |||
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| SGU Episode 504 |
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| March 7th 2015 |
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| Skeptical Rogues |
| S: Steven Novella |
B: Bob Novella |
J: Jay Novella |
E: Evan Bernstein |
| Guest |
A: Alan Melikdjanian |
| Quote of the Week |
Accepting death - by understanding that every life comes to an end, when time demands it. Loss of life is to be mourned, but only if the life was wasted. |
Spock to younger Spock in Yesteryear - STA |
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| Show Notes |
| Forum Discussion |
Introduction[edit]
You're listening to the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, your escape to reality.
Special Report (5:32)[edit]
Forgotten Superheroes of Science (12:11)[edit]
- Oswald Avery Jr: physician and Medical Researcher was the first to identify DNA as the molecule of inheritance
News Items[edit]
Dress Color Hubbub (17:57)[edit]
Ranking Websites by Factual Accuracy (28:39)[edit]
Reverse Eyeball Solution (42:03)[edit]
Dawn at Ceres (49:52)[edit]
Who's That Noisy (50:08)[edit]
- Answer to last week: Iceberg
Dumbest Thing of the Week (53:47)[edit]
- http://scienceblogs.com/insolence/2015/03/03/mike-adams-attacks-jimmy-kimmel-for-hate-speech/ and http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/4090424358001/jimmy-kimmel-doctors-create-vaccination-psa/?#sp=show-clips
Science or Fiction (1:02:21)[edit]
Item #1: A new genetic study of mice finds that fathers have a greater genetic influence on their offspring than mothers. Item #2: New research finds that regular consumption of peanuts is associated with a 23-38% decrease in cardiovascular mortality. Item #3: Field trials on a new GMO strain of wheat with increased photosynthesis demonstrate more than double increased yield from conventional wheat hybrids.
Announcements (1:21:50)[edit]
- NorthEast Conference on Science and Skepticism: NECSS.org April 9-12 New York Keynote by Bill Nye
- TAM13: The Amazing Meeting July 16-19 Tropicana Hotel, Las Vegas
- Podcast Awards: http://www.podcastawards.com/ SGU Nominated in Science category
Skeptical Quote of the Week (1:25:30)[edit]
'Accepting death - by understanding that every life comes to an end, when time demands it. Loss of life is to be mourned, but only if the life was wasted.' (Spock to younger Spock in Yesteryear - STA)
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