A Skeptical Consult

  • • LIVE
  • Book Us
  • Donate
  • Shop
  • Media Inquiries
  • Contact
  • YouTube
The Skeptics Guide to the Universe
The Skeptics Guide to the Universe
  • • LIVE
  • Book Us
  • Donate
  • Shop
  • Media Inquiries
  • Contact
  • YouTube
  • About
    • Corporate Events
    • About The SGU
    • Sponsors
    • Donate
    • Recipes
    • Mailing List
  • Podcasts
  • Videos
    • SGU TikTok
    • SGU YouTube
    • A Skeptical Consult
  • Our Books
  • Events
    • NotACon!
    • Extravaganza Tour
    • All Events
    • Book Us
Join
«
Prev
1
/
1
Next
»
loading
play
Skeptical Consult Episode 1: Can You Boost Your Immune System?
play
Skeptical Consult Episode 2: Couldn't Hurt
play
Skeptical Consult Episode 3: Hydroxychloroquine
play
Skeptical Consult Episode 4: Homeopathy
«
Prev
1
/
1
Next
»
loading

EVENTS

1/10

Private Show Seattle Washington

Location TBD
More info coming soon
1/10

Extravaganza | Seattle Washington

Washington Hall, 153 14th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Doors at 7pm Show at 8pm
5/16

Private Show Madison Wisconsin

Location TBD
More info coming soon
5/16

Extravaganza | Madison Wisconsin

Atwood Music Hall
Doors Open 7 PM. Show at 8 PM

STATS

PODCASTING SINCE

2005

FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK

FOLLOWERS

1M+
facebook

theskepticsguide

Dedicated to promoting critical thinking, reason, and the public understanding of science, online and IRL.
This Thanksgiving, we want to thank everyone who h This Thanksgiving, we want to thank everyone who has supported us over 20 years of podcasting and everyone who has joined us in our mission to promote science, skepticism, and critical thinking. We couldn't do this without you!
And the fiction is... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . And the fiction is... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1: A recent study finds that grey squirrels are capable of solving complex puzzles, rivaling primates. Despite the headlines, squirrels were not solving complex puzzles, but did show some learning when researchers hid foods in consistent patterns. Learn more about each item on episode 522! Results: Discord: 15% Instagram: 14% Bluesky: 4% Facebook: 13% Threads: 17% Twitter: 35% Rogues: 33%
Today’s Science or Fiction throwback is from 2015. Today’s Science or Fiction throwback is from 2015. Guess which is the fiction in our polls on any of our social media accounts and we'll reveal the answer later today! 1: A recent study finds that grey squirrels are capable of solving complex puzzles, rivaling primates. 2: A large genetic analysis finds that increased genetic diversity is associated with being taller and smarter. 3: A new technique allows examiners to extend the window in which the time of death can be accurately determined from 36 hours to 240 hours. #scienceorfiction
And the fiction is... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . And the fiction is... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2: Astronomers have detected what they believe to be the first trinary planetary system – three exoplanets sharing the same orbit. The real news item was about a binary planetary system Learn more about each item on episode 364! Results: Discord: 75% Instagram: 37% Facebook: 46% Threads: 40% Twitter: 40% Rogues: 100%
Today’s Science or Fiction throwback is from 2012. Today’s Science or Fiction throwback is from 2012. Guess which is the fiction in our polls on any of our social media accounts and we'll reveal the answer later today! 1: An international team of scientists have discovered that super-sized space tornadoes may explain why the sun’s atmosphere is much hotter than its surface. 2: Astronomers have detected what they believe to be the first trinary planetary system – three exoplanets sharing the same orbit. 3: Astronomers have developed a new method for both accurately weighing exoplanets and detecting the composition of their atmosphere, even those that are non-transiting. #scienceorfiction
Happy Halloween from the SGU! 💀🎃👻 Happy Halloween from the SGU! 💀🎃👻
And the fiction is... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . And the fiction is... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2: New research indicates that for adults internet access at home is significantly associated with a decreased probability of being involved in a romantic relationship. Adults with internet access were more likely to have romantic relationships (likely due to availability of online dating) Learn more about each item on episode 266! Results: Discord: 47% Instagram: 40% Bluesky: 72% Facebook: 58% Threads: 63% Twitter: 39% Rogues: 100%
Today’s Science or Fiction throwback is from 2010. Today’s Science or Fiction throwback is from 2010. Guess which is the fiction in our polls on any of our social media accounts and we'll reveal the answer later today! 1: A new analysis confirms that the so-called mitochondrial eve lived about 200,000 years ago. 2: New research indicates that for adults internet access at home is significantly associated with a decreased probability of being involved in a romantic relationship. 3: New images of the Moon’s surface indicate that the Moon is shrinking – by about 100 meters in the recent past. #scienceorfiction
Follow on Instagram

The Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe is dedicated to promoting critical thinking and science literacy through insightful content and resources including an award-winning weekly podcast.

 

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Amazon.com

  • Listen
  • Watch
  • Learn
  • Participate

NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Oops! We could not locate your form.

  • Legacy Member Login
  • Forums
  • Contact

The Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe is dedicated to promoting critical thinking and science literacy through insightful content and resources including an award-winning weekly podcast.

 

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Amazon.com