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Science or Fiction time! Guess the fiction from 2015 by liking the post in this thread with your answer choice.
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Happy Halloween from the SGU! 💀🎃👻
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Science or Fiction time! Guess the fiction from 2010 by liking your answer choice in this thread:
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Science or Fiction time! Guess the fiction from 2009 by liking your answer choice in this thread
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Today’s Science or Fiction throwback is from 2013. Guess which is the fiction by liking your answer choice in this thread
#scienceorfiction
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Science or Fiction time! Guess the fiction from 2010 by liking your answer choice in this thread
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Science or Fiction time! Guess the fiction from 2015 by liking your answer choice in this thread:
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Science or Fiction time! Guess the fiction from 2009 by liking the post in this thread with your answer choice.
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Science or Fiction time! Guess the fiction from 2013 by liking the post in this thread with your answer choice:
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No, oregano oil is no the solution to all of your problems...
sciencebasedmedicine.org/oregano-snak...
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Oregano Snake Oil
Oregano oil is being marketed with a variety of health claims, including as a treatment for various infections, inflammatory disorders, and skin conditions. This TikTok video by an "Ayervedic special
https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/oregano-snake-oil/
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We're going to Kansas! If you'll be near Lawrence Kansas on September 20th, come see us! We have a private show at noon and a Skeptical Extravaganza in the evening. Join us for a night of games, music, and critical thinking!
theskepticsguide.org/events
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Science or Fiction time! Guess the fiction from 2016 by liking the post in this thread with your answer choice:
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Science or fiction time! Guess the fiction by liking them post in this thread with your answer choice:
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We're not streaming today, but you can still watch our stream of Boomer vs. Zoomer from Not-A-Con last weekend! Find out who stormed off the stage, why Ian handed out a giant watermelon coin, and which quizmasters have mastered childhood games!
www.youtube.com/live/QbHl8LO...
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Boomer Vs Zoomer LIVE at NOTACON2025
YouTube video by TheSkepticsGuide
https://www.youtube.com/live/QbHl8LOd7Z4?si=Uiy7zsPEw0ynnEvo
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It's time for our generational quiz show, Boomer vs. Zoomer! We're streaming the show live! Play along:
YouTube.com/theskepticsguide/live
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Skepticism is hard work, with all those pesky "facts" and "data." Maybe some of our attendees can talk us out of it in our new Not A Con segment: Pitching Woo!
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Not A Con 2025 has begun!
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It's Not A Con week! Last chance to get tickets before the festivities kick off. Full passes and single day tickets are available at
NotAConCon.com
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NOTACON IS COMING! We're starting the celebrations today with a pre-con livestream with some special guests! Join us at 5pm EDT/9pm UTC
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In honor of our 20th anniversary, we’re going back to 2005 for this week’s Science or Fiction. Guess the fiction by liking the post in this thread with your answer choice:
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Cheers to 20 years! Today marks the 20th anniversary of The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe! Special thanks to all of the amazing fans and collaborators who have helped keep us going for two decades!
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Science or Fiction time, with a theme - big numbers! Guess the fiction from 2010 by liking the post in this thread with your answer choice.
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Scientists have found dimethyl sulfide on an exoplanet - a chemical that is only produced by living organisms on Earth. The discovery has the potential to be the first evidence of life beyond Earth, but it's too soon to draw conclusions.
theness.com/neurologicab...
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Possible Biosignature on K2-18b - NeuroLogica Blog
Exoplanets are pretty exciting - in the last few decades we have gone from knowing absolutely nothing about planets beyond our solar system to having a catalogue of over 5,000 confirmed exoplanets. Th...
https://theness.com/neurologicablog/possible-biosignature-on-k2-18b/
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We're in an exciting era of research on brain structure and function. Steve details the latest step on the path to mapping the brain.
sciencebasedmedicine.org/mapping-the-...
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Mapping the Brain
I think it's important to recognize not only how fake science can degrade medicine and exploit health care consumers, but also how real science can benefit medicine and consumers. It's also important
https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/mapping-the-brain/
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We’re just one month away from Not A Con 2025! Come join us in New York for a weekend of skepticism, music, and shenanigans! Get your tickets now at
NotAConCon.com
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Burying power lines isn't just for aesthetics - it can save money and reduce power outages.
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Bury Broadband and Electricity - NeuroLogica Blog
We may have a unique opportunity to make an infrastructure investment that can demonstrably save money over the long term - by burying power and broadband lines. This is always an option, of course, b...
https://theness.com/neurologicablog/bury-broadband-and-electricity/
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Science or Fiction time! Guess the fiction from 2008 by liking the post in this thread with your answer choice.
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Science or Fiction time! Guess is the fiction from 2011 by liking the post in this thread with your answer choice:
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Science or Fiction time! Guess the fiction from 2016 by liking the post in this thread with your answer choice
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Enjoy our interview with
@mrmmarsh.bsky.social
and Cecil Cicirello? Want to prepare yourself to counter claims from the Rogan lovers in your life? Check out The Know Rogan Experience at
www.knowrogan.com
@knowrogan.bsky.social
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The Know Rogan Experience
The Know Rogan Experience is a show where two podcasters with no previous Rogan experience get to know Joe Rogan. Joe Rogan is one of the most listened to people …
https://www.knowrogan.com/
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We're going to Kansas! Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning at 10 am for our Skeptical Extravaganza on Saturday, September 20th. Get your tickets at
www.ticketmaster.com/event/060062...
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Science or Fiction time! Guess the fiction from 2017 by liking the post in this thread with your answer choice:
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Science or Fiction time! Guess the fiction from 2013 by liking the post in this thread with your answer choice.
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Science or Fiction time! Guess the fiction from 2011 by liking the post in this thread with your answer choice:
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Science or Fiction time! Guess the fiction from 2016 by liking the post in this thread with your answer choice:
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The common belief that people with dyslexia "reverse letters" is actually a misconception. A new report seeks to refine the definition to more accurately capture what we've learned about dyslexia.
sciencebasedmedicine.org/redefining-d...
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Redefining Dyslexia
What, exactly, is dyslexia? What causes it, how should it be diagnosed, and stemming from that, how should it be treated? We can even ask a more fundamental question - does it actually exist as a dis
https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/redefining-dyslexia/
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Today’s Science or Fiction throwback is from 2014. Guess the fiction by liking the post in this thread with your answer choice.
#scienceorfiction
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Apple Cider Vinegar tells the start of Belle Gibson, a woman who faked cancer and used her “miraculous recovery” to create a wellness brand. Steve shares his thoughts on what the show did well, and where they went wrong.
sciencebasedmedicine.org/apple-cider-...
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Apple Cider Vinegar
I just watched the new Netflix series, Apple Cider Vinegar, which tells the story of Belle Gibson, an Australian woman who launched a wellness business based largely on the false claim that she had s
https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/apple-cider-vinegar/
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The best part of Not A Con is getting to socialize and make connections with fellow skeptics. From late night sing alongs with
@georgehrab.bsky.social
to weirdly intense eye contact with
@bwecht.bsky.social
, there's always something interesting happening! Get tickets at
NotAConCon.com
!
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Today’s Science or Fiction throwback is from 2009, in honor of Darwin Day tomorrow. Guess which is the fiction by liking the post in this thread with your answer choice, and we'll reveal the answer later today!
#scienceorfiction
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Steve’s episode of God Awful Movies is out! Learn why doctors are obsolete thanks to the brand new technology of...standing on the ground?
add a skeleton here at some point
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Science or Fiction time! Guess the fiction from 2010 by liking the post in this thread with your answer choice. (Bonus points if you can guess why we picked this one for today)
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Science or Fiction time! Guess the fiction from 2012 by liking the post with your answer choice
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We’re streaming in one hour! See you there!
www.youtube.com/live/rhSNWjy...
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SGU COMMUNITY Livestream // Friday January 24th 2025
YouTube video by TheSkepticsGuide
https://www.youtube.com/live/rhSNWjy51eQ?si=1UXwp5eSOIS1EZyf
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The FDA's ban on Red No. 3 is not a science-based decision. Steve explains the science and breaks down the political pressures and Supreme Court decisions that come into play.
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Why Did the FDA Ban Red Dye #3 | Science-Based Medicine
The FDA recently removed FD&C Red No. 3 from the list of approved food additives. This was not based on any new data or interpretation of the data, but rather was a response to a petition from fo
https://buff.ly/3CymO6a
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Science or Fiction time! Guess the fiction from 2014 by liking the post below with your answer choice:
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Welp all that work down the drain. (Still have the video backups though) 🫡
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Steve’s CSICon talk is out! He talks about when and why skeptics disagree and how we should handle disagreements within the skeptical community.
youtu.be/D3z5kIANta0?...
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When Skeptics Disagree | Steve Novella
YouTube video by Center for Inquiry
https://youtu.be/D3z5kIANta0?si=SdMuYnvXTyGb401m
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Science or Fiction time! Guess the fiction from 2016 by liking the post with your answer below
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Today’s Science or Fiction throwback is from 2009. Guess which is the fiction by liking the post in this thread with your answer choice.
#scienceorfiction
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