Episode #532
News Items
Science or Fiction
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Item #1
Fiction
A comparison of nearly a million tweets finds that liberals are more likely to use inclusive words such as “we” and “us” while conservatives are more likely to use profanity. http://www.sciencenewsline.com/articles/2015091621050024.html
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Item #2
Science
A new comparison finds that students taking interactive online learning courses learn 6 times more per unit of study than traditional online lectures. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/09/150914220526.htm
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Item #3
Science
A new computer model finds that rocky planets close to red dwarf stars so that the same side of the planet always faces their star may still have conditions habitable for life. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/09/150914102753.htm
Skeptical Quote of the Week.
‘You know, there are two things in life I believe a person should hold on to for as long as possible: virginity and skepticism. Surprisingly, I already lost the first thing so I’m going to hold on for the second one as long as possible.’ - Captain Frank Irving