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The Skeptics Guide #1038 - May 31 2025

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

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Exploring Dwarf Planets and Celestial Classification

This chapter features a lively conversation about the implications of retiring from teaching high-level neuroscience while emphasizing the importance of sharing knowledge. The discussion transitions to the intriguing topic of dwarf planets, particularly the new candidate 2017 OF201, exploring its discovery and classification criteria, which highlight the complexities of celestial terminology. The episode also touches on the mythological significance of planetary names and reflects on the challenges of confirming new celestial bodies in the context of evolving scientific definitions.

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