Episode #504
News Items
Who's That Noisy
- Answer to last week: Iceberg
Science or Fiction
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Item #1
Science
A new genetic study of mice finds that fathers have a greater genetic influence on their offspring than mothers. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/03/150302123253.htm
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Item #2
Science
New research finds that regular consumption of peanuts is associated with a 23-38% decrease in cardiovascular mortality. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-03/vumc-vs030215.php
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Item #3
Fiction
Field trials on a new GMO strain of wheat with increased photosynthesis demonstrate more than double increased yield from conventional wheat hybrids. http://www.asiaeu.com/science/spurring-production-of-a-sluggish-enzyme-for-crop-yields-h231587.html
Skeptical Quote of the Week.
‘Accepting death – by understanding that every life comes to an end, when time demands it. Loss of life is to be mourned, but only if the life was wasted.’ (Spock to younger Spock in Yesteryear – STA)