The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

Climate scientist Judith Curry discusses climate change denial and the importance of scientific consensus. The hosts debunk an air fryer antimony claim from TikTok, explore AI chatbots in psychology and sexology, and debunk AI scams. They also touch on lunar caves as potential moon bases and discuss conspiracy theories and news items.

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.

Topics discussed in the podcast include simulating black holes, DNA nano killbots, bionic legs, Neanderthals with Downs, festival disasters, Kugelblitz black holes, logical fallacies, and science or fiction segments.

Topics include multivitamin supplements, GOES-U satellites, risks of cannabis, improved enzymes, geopathic stress, AI predicting Alzheimer's, The Pattern app accuracy, processing grief, advancements in photovoltaic tech, and gene editing systems.

Exploring Juneteenth's historical significance; Sun's magnetic field reversal cycle and its effects on technology; CDC study on firearm storage trends in homes with children; Future of nuclear power and innovations in reactor designs; Breakthroughs in drug delivery using nano carriers and Dyson Spheres; Debunking energy conspiracy theories and fake science news

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

Exploring the Drake Equation and space achievements, adaptogens controversy, menarche trends, alien claims by former US Army officer, metasurfaces advancements, racism in archaeology, and biotechnological plant innovations.

Delving into gene editing advancements and aerospace alloys. Exploring the cognitive abilities diversity and bio-electronic fibers. Unveiling the mystery of pyramid construction methods. Challenging misconceptions in ancient engineering and exoplanet discoveries. Guessing mysterious noises and nostalgia for ancient punch cards. Critiquing science communication and debunking acupuncture points. Discussing innovations in air quality, graphene, and antibiotics. Exploring the cooling effect of air pollution and challenges of unlearning misinformation.

Exploring topics like space flight auctions, fear of humans in marsupials, feral canola spread, geomagnetic storm preparedness, financial astrology, debunking armor myths, and humorous quotes from a legendary baseball player.

Updates on Steorn Free Energy and AI advancements; Unprecedented heat in Summer 2023; Combating online misinformation; Training robots with language models; Controversy of Nong Nice, alleged Buddha reincarnation; Animal sounds guessing; 1000th episode celebration plans; Lithium and copper debate for green transition; Advantages of lithium-iron batteries and Alan Sandage's contributions to cosmology.