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The Skeptics Guide #1029 - Mar 29 2025

Mar 29, 2025
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Summary

This episode of The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe covers a range of science news, including updates on the worst extinction event in Earth's history, the brain's processing of constructed languages, and the effects of exercise on brain health. Discussions also include new discoveries from the Curiosity rover on Mars, advancements in nanotech lightsails, and the ongoing controversy surrounding vaccines and autism with RFK Jr.'s involvement. The episode concludes with Science or Fiction and a quote about misinformation.

Episode description

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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