Episode #184

News Items

Who's That Noisy

  • Who’s That Noisy

Interview with Tim Minchin

  • http://www.timminchin.com/ Tim Minchin is an Australian musician, actor, comedian and writer. His act includes a refreshing dose of rationality that has made him a favorite among skeptics.

Science or Fiction

  • Item #1 Fiction

    Researchers find that adding small amounts of chocolate to a cow’s feed increases their milk production by as much as 20%.

  • Item #2 Science

    A new study reveals that animals that hibernate or burrow are less likely to go extinct.

  • Item #3 Science

    A recently published review of research suggests that technology has caused a decrease in critical thinking and analysis skills.

Skeptical Quote of the Week.