Episode #500

Episode #500

News Items

• Scientific vs Public Opinion
• Ghost Gadgets
• Conservapedia Disproves E=MC2
• FDA Cracks Down on Supplements
• Gravity Waves Update

Who's That Noisy

• Answer to last week: Nosebo

Science or Fiction [ Show Answers ]

• Item #1 Science

  Scientists have discovered an organism that has not evolved detectably in over 2 billion years. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/02/150203104131.htm

• Item #2 Science

  Step aside graphene – scientists have created a working transistor out of silicene, a one atom thick sheet of silicon. http://www.nature.com/news/graphene-s-cousin-silicene-makes-transistor-debut-1.16839

• Item #3 Fiction

  A ten year multi-hospital study finds that tracking and reporting surgical outcomes resulted in a 30% decrease in overall surgical complications. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-02/uomh-jki013015.php

Skeptical Quote of the Week.

“If you are searching for sacred knowledge and not just a palliative for your fears, then you will train yourself to be a good skeptic.” ― Ann Druyan