Episode #289
News Items
- Jack LaLanne Dies at 96
- Cold Fusion Again
- Cochrane Reviews Statins
- Astrologers Angered
- More on Science Education
Who's That Noisy
- Answer to last week: Steward Lee
Question #1 – Alien DNA
- Hey guys, I love the show. I came across this video from a friend who is convinced that ‘they are here’ Please help me convince him that he is out of his mind. Alien Abduction Sexual Assault Provided Biological Evidence Of Extraterrestrials http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xfvjc5_my-mum-talks-to-aliens-3-3_tech#from=embed Greg Brewer Midland Ontario Canada
Science or Fiction
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Item #1
Science
A recently published analysis concludes that 100% of the world’s energy needs can be met with renewable sources (wind, solar, and water) using existing technology within 20-40 years. http://yubanet.com/scitech/The-world-can-be-powered-by-alternative-energy-using-today-s-technology-in-20-40-years.php
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Item #2
Science
Paleontologists have uncovered the first and only known single-fingered dinosaur. http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-01-single-fingered-dinosaur.html
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Item #3
Fiction
A new study finds that, contrary to popular belief, staring at the horizon on a moving boat worsens motion sickness. http://www.psychologicalscience.org/index.php/news/releases/centuries-of-sailors-werent-wrong-looking-at-the-horizon-stabilizes-posture.html