On this week's episode: Eric Adams turns Manhattan into an empty refuge for cyborg billionaires ... Alvin Bragg finds a witch ... And Rudy Giuliani gets served a witch indictment while hiding behind his broomstick. To support our show on Patreon, go here: https://www.patreon.com/skepticrat To hear more from Evil Giraffes on Mars, go here: https://w…

Originally published 13 January 2020. On this episode of Life, the Universe & Everything Else, Laura leads Ashlyn, Lauren, and Gem in a discussion of the history and science of sandwiches, then everyone attempts (and fails!) to define what, exactly, makes something a sandwich. On this episode: Ashlyn maintains that open-faced sandwiches do not exis…

This is what it sounds like when Doves cry… Our fan favorite this week is Keith..again!. Please remember to Rate, Review, and Subscribe on Apple Podcast and Spotify. If you would like to write in, find us on Patreon, buy MERCH, or find our social handles, go to our website,⁠ www.myskepticalsister.com You can also support us with a one time donation…

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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:02:58 Kate & Allie This week Kat and Adrienne take a skeptical look at 'Baby Helmets'. Are they truly necessary or just another example of our culture's obsession with over-protection? What is the medical point of view? Baby helmets, also known as cranial orthoses, are seen by some as intervention for infant…

Reference: Tavender E, et al. Triage tools for detecting cervical spine injury in paediatric trauma patients. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2024 Date: May 29, 2024 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Caleb Ward is a pediatric emergency medicine attending and Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine at Children’s National Hospital and The George Washin…

The Skeptic’s Guide to the Universe Skepticast #986 May 29th 2024 Segment #1. Quickie with Steve https://theness.com/neurologicablog/mobe-a-new-gene-editing-system/ Segment #2. News Items News Item #1 – 3D Printed Superalloy https://www.space.com/us-economy-nasa-3d-printed-superalloy News Item #2 – Lacking an Inner Voice https://www.livescience.com…

Quickie with Steve: New Gene Editing Tool; News Items: 3D Printed Superalloy, Lacking an Inner Voice, Spider Silk Sensors, How Were the Pyramids Built, Exoplanet Hunt for Life; Who's That Noisy; Your Questions and E-mails: Star Talk and Acupuncture, Science or Fiction

In this episode of The Skeptical Shaman podcast, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) chats with Megen Mundy, the owner of Austin's oldest and most established herbalism store, the Herb Bar. Rachel and Megen kick off this new season of the Skeptical Shaman podcast with a deep dive into the wide world of herbalism: how herbs support wellness, what …

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss436_George_Takach_2024_06_01.mp3 Download MP3 So much of what we hear about China and Russia today likens the relationship between these two autocracies and the West to a “rivalry” or a “great-power competition.” Some might consider it alarmist to say we are in the midst of a second Cold War, but th…

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Welcome lovely listeners! Indeed, welcome back.. it's been a wee while... In this terribly exciting episode we catch up on the events of the past couple of months, ponder why Timmy glows at night and answer the all-important questions in life, such as, what would podcasting be like with a cuckoo clock thrown into the mix, and what would you do if y…

Im 178. WildMics-Special wollten wir über das Thema Alltagsrassismus in Schulen sprechen. Dabei sprachen wir nicht nur internalisierten Rassismus von Kindern, sondern auch Probleme von Lehrkräften an. Insgesamt wurden aber auch viele Lösungsansätze und Ideen für ein besseres Miteinanders geäußert, Zu Gast hatten wir dieses Mal Florence Brokowski-Sh…

We start with some listener feedback and also worry if Neil DeGrasse Tyson and his Star Talk show are falling for some alternative medicine. On the good side Skeptical Science, led by John Cook, is continuing their quest for science literacy and has a new online quiz you can take to check your “bullshit detector”. ... Read more The post TheESP – Ep…

We start with some listener feedback and also worry if Neil DeGrasse Tyson and his Star Talk show are falling for some alternative medicine. On the good side Skeptical Science, led by John Cook, is continuing their quest for science literacy and has a new online quiz you can take to check your “bullshit detector”. In TWISH we hear about the trial a…

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Anfang der 1990er Jahre gelang es, 678 amerikanische Ordensschwestern, die vor 1917 geboren waren, für eine Studie über das Altern und das Auftreten der Alzheimer-Krankheit zu gewinnen. Die Nonnen erklärten sich unter anderem bereit, nach ihrem Tod ihr Gehirn für die Forschung zur Verfügung zu stellen. Einige Ergebnisse der Studie überraschen die W…

New AI Experiment Aims to Reveal the Truth Behind Controversial Claims At least they’re admitting..Kirjoittanut Alex Tsakiris

Happy Spooky Wednesday, one and all! Summer has started and we've got some stories to put you in the mood for the warmer weather. First up, Kala talks about haunted theme park attractions, and honestly, some of these stories are a total bummer. But the hauntings that follow these tragedies will be giving you "spooky carnival" vibes for sure. From a…

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This week we dive into some cryptid/Monsters with the Grafton Monster. What is it? We arent entirely sure but Ian Van Ghoul stops by to help out and give us some input on the matter. Email: Projectskepticpod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectskeptic/ https://discord.gg/vDdGBThvp3 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/project_skepti…

In the latest edition of their forgery series, John and Ben tackle the question: Did Peter actually write any of the works attributed to him? The evidence isn't looking promising. For starters, literacy wasn't exactly Peter's strong suit according to biblical accounts. So, does 1 Peter bear the hallmarks of a Galilean fisherman? Spoiler: not likely…

This procedure promising facial rejuvenation is basically a full face tattoo of your own blood.Kirjoittanut Brian Dunning

A meditation practice of self reflection, taking control of the mental cause and effect that's normally unconscious: the habits and activities conditioned by evolution, our upbringing, society and the media. This is a practice you can do at the end of each day: reviewing your day, rejoicing in the positive, and finding ways to sincerely forgive you…

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss435_Charan_Ranganath_2024_05_28.mp3 Download MP3 A new understanding of memory is emerging from the latest scientific research. In Why We Remember, pioneering neuroscientist and psychologist Charan Ranganath radically reframes the way we think about the everyday act of remembering. Combining accessi…

In this episode, Kozzy discusses his endeavors to compare the cognitive abilities of humans, animals, and AI programs. Specifically, we discussed object permanence, the ability to understand an object still exists in space even when you can’t see it. Our conversation traverses both philosophical and practical questions surrounding AI evaluation. We…

Tonight we tickle the keys while we play with the bees. Our fan favorites this week is Sarah. Please support their cause by donating to https://www.alz.org/ca/dementia-alzheimers-canada.asp Please remember to Rate, Review, and Subscribe on Apple Podcast and Spotify. If you would like to write in, find us on Patreon, buy MERCH, or find our social ha…

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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:02:32 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill. Adrienne Hill and Janalee Morris share their immersive first experience at the Psychic and Crystal Fair, where they interacted with vendors and attendees. Could anyone predict their future or enhance their health? Tune in to find out. 0:19:42 Reviewing the…