The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

AI-generated music and ethical considerations, climate change impact on snowpack in boreal forests, unraveling the pseudoscience of iridology, exploration of aerodology pseudoscience, discussion on phrenology and podcast milestones, the legend of Mel's Hole, coping strategies in challenging circumstances, technological advancements in solar and battery technologies, promoting humility in knowledge

Interview with Dante Lauretta of the Osiris Rex mission, treating HIV with CRISPR, Starship's third launch, extinct flu virus, Voyager 1's glitches, death by exorcism, increasing energy demand, fighting lions, asteroids sampling, organic diversity, collaborations in science, innovative wood construction, dealing with bad science and pseudoscience

Exploring tax scams, Pentagon UFO report, microplastic risks, parasite cleanse, gut microbe communication, interstellar meteorite findings. Mystery noise identified as manualist trick, evolution of pronouns 'thou' to 'you', mock effect drive, lion strength comparisons.

Topics include colliding neutron stars, sinking cities due to rising sea levels, hypervaccination and conspiracy theories, celebrities promoting flat earth theories, superconducting magnets for fusion, IVF and moon's orbit questions, and a science or fiction segment.

Topics include private lunar landing, gender brain differences, bee venom for cancer, empathy as learned behavior, exceptionally massive quasar discovery, misattributed quotes, and debates on psychopathy ratios and boiling tap water.

Topics include pesticides in oats, AI video generation ethics, flaws in university rankings, looksmaxxing trends, Titan's habitability, mysterious sounds, evolution of science communication, debunking false beliefs, and solar eclipse myths and predictions.

From green roofs cooling cities to LEGO MRI machines, the podcast covers a range of intriguing topics like flow batteries, meta lenses, and advancements in battery technology. Delving into skepticism towards Reiki and analyzing the future Circular Collider, the episode offers thought-provoking discussions on science and fiction.

Topics discussed in the podcast include the importance of polarized glasses for viewing the Eclipse, the different meanings of 'cardinality' throughout history, a significant achievement in Japanese space exploration, the importance of thorough debunking and skeptical skills, the power of chemistry in cooking, a new super earth exoplanet, a TV series comparison, reflections on podcast growth and critical thinking skills, and reflections on mortality, faith, and feminism.

Justin Bates, Musician from Starset, joins the show and discusses the band's unique fusion of rock and EDM, their popularity in the video game industry, and their upcoming tour in China. Other topics include advancements in brain computer interfaces, the role of dopamine in sustaining love, potential discovery of Amelia Earhart's plane, concealing infectious diseases, and animal empathy.

Topics discussed in this episode include moon landing complications, dangers of deep fake technology and election disinformation, education's impact on mortality risk, the worldwide scam of Miracle Mineral Solution, fraudulent activities during COVID, proving a crime before someone dies, experiences with religious education and faith, and challenging misconceptions about morality among secular individuals.