Episode #417
News Items
Who's That Noisy
- Answers given to last three weeks
Interview with Paul Offit
- http://paul-offit.com/
Science or Fiction
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Item #1
Science
For the first time researchers have identified a single gene producing a single mRNA that encodes for two separate proteins. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/07/130703120554.htm
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Item #2
Fiction
A new analysis of worldwide copper resources indicates that we will pass peak copper production within 30 years. http://phys.org/news/2013-07-millennia-copper-peak.html
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Item #3
Science
New research finds that some species of hawkmoths produce ultrasound from their genitals probably to jam echolocation from predatory bats. http://news.ufl.edu/2013/07/03/hawkmoth-ultrasound/
Skeptical Quote of the Week.
‘I believe that all clear-minded people should remain two things throughout their lifetimes: Curious and teachable.’ Roger Ebert