Episode #766

Episode #766

News Items

• Shorter Day in Past
• Handwashing
• CAM for Coronavirus
• Lift Part 2

Who's That Noisy

• Answer to last week: gibbon

Science or Fiction [ Show Answers ]

• Item #1 Fiction

  Astronomers have discovered a new type of pulsar that only pulsates on one side. https://news.psu.edu/story/611308/2020/03/09/research/new-type-pulsating-star-discovered

• Item #2 Fiction

  The red giant, Betelgeuse, continues an unprecedented dimming, which recent observations suggest is due to a decrease in intrinsic brightness. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/03/200306122454.htm

• Item #3 Science

  Using the ESO Telescope, astronomers have detected an exoplanet where it rains iron. https://www.enn.com/articles/62592-eso-telescope-observes-exoplanet-where-it-rains-iron

Skeptical Quote of the Week.

‘It’s not important what famous people say. We have to speak about things in the right manner. Not people with no knowledge, like me, talking about something like politics or Coronovirus. My opinion really is not important.’ – Liverpool Football Club manager Jürgen Klopp