Episode #432
News Items
Who's That Noisy
- Answer to last week: Brian Malow
Brian Malow
- http://www.sciencecomedian.com/
Science or Fiction
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Item #1
Science
A computer engineer has developed an algorithm to restore a digital image from as little as 1% of the original information. http://www.basqueresearch.com/berria_irakurri.asp?Berri_Kod=4771&hizk=I#.UmmXulCsh8F
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Item #2
Science
A new study finds that younger siblings may contain cells with the DNA of their older siblings. http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2013/1023-older-siblings%E2%80%99-cells-can-be-passed-from-female-dogs-to-their-puppies-in-the-womb-mu-researchers-find/
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Item #3
Fiction
Researchers find that eucalyptus trees concentrate gold in their leaves, and in some areas represent a significant source of the mineral. http://csironewsblog.com/2013/10/23/gum-leaves-rich-in-lil-gold-nuggets/
Skeptical Quote of the Week.
“The pursuit of balance can create imbalance because sometimes something is true.” – Okrent’s Law