Episode 53 of The Pseudo Scientists: The evolution of depression, Sally Ride, the ageing brains of women, and an interview with Carrie Poppy

The Pseudo Scientists – Episode 53

In this episode of The Pseudo Scientists, the official podcast of the Young Australian Skeptics, Richard, Belinda and Rachael chat about the possible evolutionary roots of depression, the passing of Sally Ride, and research on how women’s brains age. Also, Ted interviews Carrie Poppy, Communications Director for the James Randi Educational Foundation, about her path to skepticism. Finally, Belinda has a sore throat (but it’s subtle, so you might not notice it).

This week’s “Houston, We Have A Problem” clip is the 4th Day Alliance’s advert for creationist teaching materials.

You can find Carrie Poppy’s podcast, Oh No, Ross and Carrie! at its website and on iTunes.

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