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The Skeptics Guide #999 - Aug 31 2024

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

CHAPTER

Science or Fiction: Unraveling Scientific Claims

In this chapter, a panel analyzes three news items that challenge the boundaries of truth in science, including a nursing study, advancements in speech recognition, and NASA's discovery of a global electrostatic field. The discussion fosters critical thinking about the implications of staffing models in healthcare and evokes skepticism around both canine capabilities and scientific claims. Through engaging conversation, they highlight the importance of evaluating evidence and the nuances within scientific claims.

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