Episode #511
News Items
Science or Fiction
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Item #1
Science
A new analysis of Swift UV data demonstrates that 1a supernova actually exist in different populations, altering the data used to calculate the acceleration of the universe. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/04/150411091607.htm
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Item #2
Fiction
A new study finds that fecal transplants are effective in treating Type 2 diabetes. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/03/150330084246.htm
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Item #3
Science
Researchers have grown functional heart cells on a substrate of spider webs. https://mipt.ru/en/news/spider_silk_heart_tissue_201504
Skeptical Quote of the Week.
‘Those of us who are in this world to educate—to care for—young children have a special calling: a calling that has very little to do with the collection of expensive possessions but has a lot to do with worth inside of heads and hearts.’ – Fred M. Rogers, Host of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood