The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe The Skeptics Guide #1032 - Apr 19 2025
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Apr 19, 2025 Explore the bizarre notion of characters turning to stone and a CIA's wild claim about UFOs. Delve into new theories unraveling the origins of Earth's water, challenging our previous understandings. Discover fascinating insights on evolutionary biology, highlighting the reclassification of life forms. Engage in a playful debate about the intelligence of monkeys versus birds, and decipher the moon's intricate rotation. Finally, uncover the ethical dilemmas surrounding technology and the importance of humility in scientific pursuits.
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Aliens Turning Soldiers to Stone
- A CIA report claims Russian soldiers were turned to stone by aliens in the 1980s.
- The story aligns with fiction and likely represents fabricated Cold War-era disinformation.
Earth's Water Origin Revised
- A new study shows Earth's building materials contained hydrogen bound in minerals, changing theories about water origin.
- Water likely seeded Earth internally, making water presence a predictable planetary outcome.
Climate Data Collection is Crucial
- Halting greenhouse gas emissions reporting hinders effective climate policy and transparency.
- Stopping data collection risks undermining cooperation from other countries on climate efforts.
