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SGU Episode 927
April 15th 2023
927 silicon anode lithium ion.jpg

Amprius Technologies claims an energy density of 500Wh/kg and 1.3kWh/L from its latest lithium-ion battery technology. This is about double the capacity of today's general purpose cells.[1]

SGU 926                      SGU 928

Skeptical Rogues
S: Steven Novella

B: Bob Novella

C: Cara Santa Maria

E: Evan Bernstein

Guest

JB: Jon Bornstein,
COO of Amprius Technologies

Quote of the Week

A large portion of overconfidence stems from a desire to feel certain. Certainty is simple. Certainty is comfortable. Certainty makes us feel smart and competent. Your strength as a scout is in your ability to resist that temptation.

Julia Galef, American philosopher

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Introduction, Florida flooding

Voice-over: You're listening to the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, your escape to reality.

Steve's stress echocardiogram (5:37)

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(laughs) (laughter) (applause) [inaudible]

Dopamine Detox (15:14)


Overprotection May Cause Anxiety (27:26)


W± Boson Mass (41:49)


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No Health Benefits from Moderate Drinking (52:03)


Name That Logical Fallacy (1:03:06)

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Item #3: Scientists report the development of a new class of material that is rigid, stronger than hard plastics, moldable at low temperature, are endlessly recyclable, made from non-toxic plant material, are stable when coated, but break down in minutes when broken and exposed to water.[8]

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New class of material
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Cara
New class of material
Evan
New class of material
Bob
Sprayable enzyme

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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

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Skeptical Quote of the Week (1:45:41)

A large portion of overconfidence stems from a desire to feel certain. Certainty is simple. Certainty is comfortable. Certainty makes us feel smart and competent. Your strength as a scout is in your ability to resist that temptation.

 – Julia Galef (1983-present), American philosopher, author of The Scout Mindset 


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