The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

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Here's a quick summary of the last 5 episodes on The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe.

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Steven Novella Jay Novella Bob Novella Evan Bernstein Steve Novella Rebecca Watson

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Michael Marshall
Michael Marshall is a British science writer and skeptical activist known for his work in promoting critical thinking and scientific skepticism. He is a co-host of the podcast 'Skeptics' Guide to the Universe' and has contributed to various publications on topics related to science and skepticism.
Cecil Cicirello
Cecil Cicirello is a researcher and expert in the field of artificial intelligence and robotics. He has worked on various projects involving AI applications and is known for his insights into the ethical implications of AI technology. His contributions to the field have made him a respected voice in discussions about the future of technology.

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Earth's water EPA data emissions evolution of complex life Crow Math Skills art and artists moon rotation science or fiction TikTok Flat Earthers De-extincting the Dire Wolf AI Planned Obsolescence VR Touch Sensory SNPs Sequencing Science or Fiction enantiodromia AI Protein Sequencing Bat Cocktail Party Problem Extremely Large Telescope CIA Ark of the Covenant 23&Me Personal Data RFK Jr Vaccines Counterintuitive Math Problem Extinction Survivors Constructed Languages Exercise and Brain Health Curiosity Rover Long Carbon Chains Nanotech Lightsails Vaccine and Autism Technology vs Magic NASA Delays Artemis Punishing AI Hybrid Bionic Hand Pettawatt Electron Beam Rewriting Physics

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The Skeptics Guide to the Universe (SGU) is a weekly science podcast discussing science news, especially controversial and fringe claims from a skeptical point of view. Visit our website and podcast: http://www.theskepticsguide.org

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Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe.

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The Skeptics Guide #1032 - Apr 19 2025

Hosts
Steven Novella Jay Novella Bob Novella Evan Bernstein
Keywords
Earth's water EPA data emissions evolution of complex life Crow Math Skills art and artists moon rotation science or fiction
Dumbest Thing of the Week: Turned to Stone; News Items: Where Did Earth's Water Come From, EPA Data on Emissions, Is Your Red My Red, Evolution of Complex Life, Crow Math Skills; Who's That Noisy; Your Questions and E-mails: Separate the Art from the Artists, Does the Moon Rotate; Science or Fiction
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The Skeptics Guide #1031 - Apr 12 2025

Hosts
Steven Novella Jay Novella Bob Novella Evan Bernstein
Keywords
TikTok Flat Earthers De-extincting the Dire Wolf AI Planned Obsolescence VR Touch Sensory SNPs Sequencing Science or Fiction
TikTok Flat Earthers; News Items: De-extincting the Dire Wolf, What Experts Think About AI, Planned Obsolescence, VR Touch Sensory; Who's That Noisy; Your Questions and E-mails: SNPs vs Sequencing; Science or Fiction
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The Skeptics Guide #1030 - Apr 5 2025

Keywords
enantiodromia AI Protein Sequencing Bat Cocktail Party Problem Extremely Large Telescope CIA Ark of the Covenant 23&Me Personal Data RFK Jr Vaccines Counterintuitive Math Problem Science or Fiction
What's the Word: enantiodromia; News Items: AI Protein Sequencing, Solving the Bat Cocktail Party Problem, The Extremely Large Telescope, CIA and the Ark of the Covenant, 23&Me Selling Personal Data; Who's That Noisy; Your Questions and E-mails: RFK Jr and Vaccines, Counterintuitive Math Problem; Science or Fiction
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The Skeptics Guide #1029 - Mar 29 2025

Hosts
Steve Novella Jay Novella Evan Bernstein Bob Novella Rebecca Watson
Guests
Bob
Keywords
Extinction Survivors Constructed Languages Exercise and Brain Health Curiosity Rover Long Carbon Chains Nanotech Lightsails Vaccine and Autism Technology vs Magic Science or Fiction
Quickie with Bob: Extinction Survivors; News Items: Constructed Languages, Exercise and Brain Health, Curiosity Rover Finds Long Carbon Chains, Nanotech Lightsails, Vaccine and Autism Again; Who's That Noisy; Your Questions and E-mails: Technology vs Magic; Science or Fiction
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The Skeptics Guide #1028 - Mar 22 2025

Guests
Michael Marshall Cecil Cicirello
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NASA Delays Artemis Punishing AI Hybrid Bionic Hand Pettawatt Electron Beam Rewriting Physics Science or Fiction
Interview with Michael Marshall and Cecil Cicirello; News Items: NASA Delays Artemis, Punishing AI, Hybrid Bionic Hand, Pettawatt Electron Beam; Who's That Noisy; Your Questions and E-mails: Rewriting Physics; Science or Fiction

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4.7 rating 9986 reviews

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4.7 ratings 6100 reviews

UK

4.8 ratings 1200 reviews

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4.9 ratings 235 reviews

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4.7 ratings 100 reviews

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4.9 ratings 47 reviews

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5.0 ratings 4 reviews