Episode #261

Episode #261

News Items

• Roswell Remembered
• Nuclear Explosion in Space
• Pepsigate
• Energy Vampires
• Gravitons and BlackHoles
• Inactivity and Obesity
• Climategate Follow Up
• Planck Image of the Universe

Science or Fiction [ Show Answers ]

• Item #1 Science

  Physicists have recently measured the radius of a proton and found it to be 4% less than previously predicted by the theory of quantum electrodynamics. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/07/100707-science-proton-smaller-standard-model-quantum-physics/

• Item #2 Science

  Biologists have discovered a new mechanism of evolutionary adaptation that does not involve genetic change. http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2010/07/protective-endosymbiosis-fruit-flies/

• Item #3 Fiction

  A new study finds, contrary to common stereotype, school yard bullies tend to be overachievers. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/07/100708160937.htm

Skeptical Quote of the Week.