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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

The Skeptics Guide #966 - Jan 13 2024

Jan 13, 2024
The hosts discuss their recent illnesses. Multiple viruses and lingering coughs are explored. The appointment of Dr. Michael Dixon and COVID-19 variability are discussed. The controversial treatment for PTSD, dual sympathetic reset is explored. The failed Peregrine Lander mission is discussed. The upcoming solar eclipse and potential for a coronal mass ejection are talked about. The sensory experience and reactions of animals, as well as beating Tetris, are discussed. The hosts announce upcoming events and talk about dimensional weight charges. The concept of dimensional weight and hidden fees is explored. Global literacy rates and population growth and solutions are discussed.
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  • The upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, will be a rare and highly anticipated event that will provide valuable data for scientific researchers.
  • Follow safety precautions to fully enjoy the solar eclipse, including using eclipse glasses and considering using binoculars or a solar filter telescope.

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Longer totality and potential for more solar activity make this solar eclipse unique

The upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, is expected to be even more remarkable than the 2017 eclipse. It will have a longer duration of totality, potentially more solar activity, and a larger appearance of the moon due to its closer proximity. Scientists are excited to study the event and gather valuable data, including potential observations of coronal mass ejections. It is a rare and highly anticipated event that will be accessible to many people in North America, making it an incredible experience for both amateur observers and scientific researchers.

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