The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

The Skeptics Guide #988 - Jun 15 2024

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Jun 15, 2024

Exploring superpowers and neutron stars, understanding ultra-processed foods and health risks, NASA's Artemis program update, controversial prebiotic sodas, innovative non-invasive deep brain stimulation, mysterious 'Who's That Noisy' sound, listener support details, Bader-Meinhof phenomenon, and analyzing science-based items with expert skeptics

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Exploring Superpowers and Neutron Stars

01:41 • 11min

Understanding Ultra-Processed Foods and Health Risks

12:23 • 16min

NASA's Artemis Program Update and Earth's Interaction with Interstellar Clouds

27:57 • 28min

Exploring the Controversy of Prebiotic Sodas and Health Claims

55:53 • 12min

Innovative Non-Invasive Deep Brain Stimulation Technique

01:07:42 • 4min

Guessing an Aircraft Sound in 'Who's That Noisy'

01:11:38 • 5min

Encouraging Listener Support and Discussing Noisy Sound Clip

01:16:56 • 2min

Support Information and 1000th Episode Preview

01:19:15 • 3min

Bader-Meinhof Phenomenon and Selective Attention

01:22:12 • 8min

Analyzing Science-Based Items with Expert Skeptics

01:29:45 • 12min

Discussion about Ada Lovelace and her groundbreaking work in computing

01:41:49 • 2min