The Skeptic Zone #510 - 29.July.2018
Episode description
0:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders
With updates on Geoengineering and Tsunami warnings.
0:07:45
The Raw Skeptic Report.... with Heidi Robertson
A pro vaccinatoin poster created by the North Rivers Vaccinaton Supports has gone viral around the world with thousands flocking to download a copy. It even crashed the web site!
Download the Poster
http://nrvs.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/do-you-say-sorry.jpg
https://www.mamamia.com.au/child-vaccination/
0:22:33
AVN... no... AVsN... no.... AVRN... eh?
The Australian Vaccination Network has changed its name, again. What are the RISKS with this network?
0:27:10
'False and reckless': Health Minister slams anti-vaccination documentary maker
Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has slammed a controversial anti-vaccination documentary ahead of its Australian launch, warning against "false and reckless claims" targeting the government's cancer prevention program. - By Dana McCauley
0:32:45
Be aware of dodgy contraceptive apps - With Trish Hann
Is your smart phone smart enough to help with birth control? Trish Hann casts a skeptical eye on some of the claims being made for apps.
https://srh.bmj.com/content/early/2018/07/21/bmjsrh-2018-200110
0:39:30
CFI sues CVS
The Center for Inquiry has filed a lawsuit in the District of Columbia on behalf of the general public against drug retailer CVS for consumer fraud over its sale and marketing of useless homeopathic medicines.
https://centerforinquiry.org/press_releases/cfi-sues-cvs/
0:41:45
Beth Darlington - Looking forward to Skepticon 2018
We chat to Beth about her part in the upcoming convention.
Also...
Australian Skeptics National Convention 2018
https://convention.skeptics.com.au
Sydney Science Week
https://sydneyscience.com.au/2018/event/maasive-lates-science/