The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

The Skeptics Guide #992 - Jul 13 2024

Jul 13, 2024

Topics include robot supervisor's mysterious demise, Mars simulation mission challenges, highly effective preventive HIV treatments, nuclear pasta in neutron stars, potential habitable exoplanet LHS 1140 b, groundbreaking 3D printer innovation, debunking hydrogenated water health claims, and ancient evolutionary concepts.

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Contrasting Realities: TV vs. Legal Proceedings

01:47 • 10min

Robot Supervisor's Mysterious Demise

11:40 • 11min

CHAPIA Mars Simulation Mission

22:19 • 15min

Highly Effective Preventive Treatments for HIV

37:23 • 10min

Global HIV Prevalence and Eradication Efforts

47:52 • 17min

HLA association with immune function and nuclear pasta in neutron stars

01:04:53 • 15min

Exploring the Potential Habitable Exoplanet LHS 1140 b

01:20:10 • 10min

Speculation on James Webb analysis, Trappist system names, and 'Who's That Noisy' game guesses

01:30:30 • 3min

Exploring the World's Fastest 3D Printer Innovation

01:33:44 • 2min

Discussion of Noisy, 1000th episode, Patron Support, and Live Show Updates

01:35:26 • 3min

Debunking Claims about Hydrogenated Water and Antioxidants

01:38:40 • 3min

Discussion about a TikTok video and 'Science or Fiction' on evolution

01:41:46 • 2min

Exploration of Ancient Evolutionary Ideas

01:43:44 • 15min

Exploring the Appeal to Nature Fallacy and Critiquing Wellness Trends

01:59:00 • 2min