Episode #307
News Items
Who's That Noisy
- Answer to last week:
Interview with Jamie Bernstein
- http://skepchick.org/2011/05/autism-one-conference-skeptics-will-be-prosecuted-to-the-fullest-extent-of-the-law/ http://scienceblogs.com/insolence/2011/05/expelled_2011_edition.php
Science or Fiction
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Item #1
Science
Scientists demonstrate that specially tinted glasses can reduce migraine headaches by reducing brain hyper-activation in response to certain visual patterns. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110525131707.htm
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Item #2
Fiction
Biologists confirm a link between the retrovirus XMRV and chronic fatigue syndrome. http://tinyurl.com/3gwrqnf
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Item #3
Science
New research finds that biodegradable products may be worse for the environment than non-biodegradable alternatives. http://news.ncsu.edu/releases/wms-barlaz-biodegradable/
Skeptical Quote of the Week.
‘It is astonishing what force, purity, and wisdom it requires for a human being to keep clear of falsehoods.’ - Margaret Fuller