Episode #743
News Items
Who's That Noisy
- Answer to last week: Tuba singing
Science or Fiction
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Item #1
Science
A new paper demonstrates how it is possible to have negative energy. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/10/191002102750.htm
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Item #2
Fiction
Scientists have created nanoengineered silver which they claim is 42% stronger than the strongest steel alloy. https://www.uvm.edu/uvmnews/news/inventing-worlds-strongest-silver
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Item #3
Science
A new prototype bionic leg has detailed sensory feedback sufficient to allow users to walk blindfolded. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/10/191002144243.htm
Skeptical Quote of the Week.
‘What we hope ever to do with ease, we must learn first to do with diligence.’ - Samuel Johnson (English writer, 1709-1784)