The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

The Skeptics Guide #952 - Oct 4 2023

Oct 7, 2023

Physicist Lars Martin joins the podcast to discuss various topics including Nobel Prizes in Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Physics. They also explore a conspiracy theory about FEMA alerts and address questions about red dye and ADHD. Additionally, the podcast covers advancements in attosecond spectroscopy and the behavior of anti-hydrogen in a gravitational field. They wrap up with a casual conversation about movies, book recommendations, and the dangers of reality denial.

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Encounter with a Bear and Nobel Prize in Chemistry

01:56 • 11min

Nobel Prize awarded for mRNA vaccine breakthrough

12:33 • 12min

Advancements in Attosecond Spectroscopy and Nobel Prize in Physics

Exploring the Multi-Faceted Meaning of Folguration

Lucy Night: Listening to Radio Signals from the Far Side of the Moon

Conspiracy Theories: COVID-19 Vaccine and 5G

41:27 • 20min

Applicants for the Million Dollar Challenge and Not a Con Convention Promotion

01:01:41 • 3min

The Controversy Surrounding Red Dye and ADHD

01:04:49 • 11min

The Behavior of Anti-Hydrogen in a Gravitational Field

01:15:20 • 16min

Bariogenesis Anomaly and Nobel Prize Fiction

01:30:57 • 10min

Casual conversation about movies, book recommendations, and reality denial

01:40:54 • 2min