Episode #343
News Items
Who's That Noisy
- Answer to last week: leggo harpsicord
Science or Fiction
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Item #1
Fiction
New research finds that drinking so-called carbonized coffee daily is more effective at reducing cholesterol levels than available prescription medications. http://www1.ccny.cuny.edu/advancement/news/Carbonized-Coffee-Grounds-Remove-Foul-Smells.cfm
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Item #2
Science
A newly published statistical model of fingerprint analysis allows for the replacement of experience-based opinion, the current standard, with a rigorous assessment. http://www.physorg.com/news/2012-02-statistical-barriers-fingerprint-evidence-court.html
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Item #3
Science
A new study finds that dogs are better than chimpanzees at following directions by finger pointing. http://www.physorg.com/news/2012-02-dogs-chimps-finger.html
Skeptical Quote of the Week.
‘Feminism is best served by embracing reality, by thinking critically, and advancing rational arguments. This sloppy Newage shit-slurry of ingenuous gullibility is pure poison to the cause.’ - PZ Myers, Pharyngula