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Episode 56 of The Pseudo Scientists: DNA data storage, the male reproductive pill, Kinesio Tape, and James “The Amazing” Randi

The Pseudo Scientists – Episode 56

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In this episode of The Pseudo Scientists, the official podcast of the Young Australian Skeptics, Belinda, Tom, Rachael and I wonder about the feasibility of DNA-based information storage, look at a new breakthrough in the development of a male reproductive pill and touch on an update to the Kinesio Tape story from Episode 51. Plus, Ted interviews James Randi, living skeptical legend, magician and founder [...]

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Episode 54 of The Pseudo Scientists: Curiosity on Mars, the London 2012 Olympics, and an interview with Jay Novella

The Pseudo Scientists – Episode 54

In this episode of The Pseudo Scientists, the official podcast of the Young Australian Skeptics, Belinda, Richard, new panel member Tom Lang and I dive into the disparate worlds of the Curiosity Mars Rover landing and the 2012 London Olympics. Plus, Ted interviews Jay Novella, one of the hosts of the influential and renowned Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe podcast, on the link between skepticism and atheism, how the SGU got started, and how to live [...]

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

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Episode 52 of The Pseudo Scientists: Chemical ghosts of ancient birds, obesity vaccines, exploding stars, and Dr. Lisa Harvey-Smith

The Pseudo Scientists – Episode 52

In this episode of The Pseudo Scientists, the official podcast of the Young Australian Skeptics, Belinda, Rachael, Richard and I discuss the chemical ghost of a 120 million year-old bird, a vaccine against obesity (and why it might not be such a good idea) and a fascinating exploding star. Plus, Belinda interviews astronomer Dr. Lisa Harvey-Smith about the Square Kilometre Array telescope.

This week’s “Houston, We Have A Problem” clip is Djehuty Ma’at-Ra of Dhealthstore.com [...]

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Episode 51 of The Pseudo Scientists: The Higgs Boson, pseudoscientific tape, school chaplains, and new panel member Rachael Skerritt

The Pseudo Scientists – Episode 51

In this episode of The Pseudo Scientists, the official podcast of the Young Australian Skeptics, new panel member Rachael Skerritt joins Richard, James and me to discuss the discovery of the/a/maybe-probably Higgs Boson, a Power Balance-like strapping tape that has appeared in the sporting world, and an update on the Australian National School Chaplaincy program.

You can follow Rachael on Twitter at @rachaelmk.

This week’s “Houston, We Have A Problem” clip is American conservative [...]

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Episode 50 of The Pseudo Scientists: Circumcision, “Science: It’s A Girl Thing”, the death of Lonesome George, and a special caption contest

The Pseudo Scientists – Episode 50

In this episode of The Pseudo Scientists, the official podcast of the Young Australian Skeptics, I host discussions with Belinda and Richard about the illegality of infant circumcision in Germany, equations vs. publication impact in biology, the death of the giant tortoise Lonesome George, and “Science: It’s A Girl Thing!” Plus, we announce the details of a very special caption contest to celebrate our 50th episode! You just know you want to caption my [...]

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Episode 49 of The Pseudo Scientists: Vaginas, tuberculosis, dystopia, and special guest Laura Henderson

The Pseudo Scientists – Episode 49

In this episode of The Pseudo Scientists, the official podcast of the Young Australian Skeptics, Richard, Belinda, and special guest panelist Laura Henderson discuss ‘vagina’ (walrus), a new leadership study, tuberculosis in India, and a dystopian future Civilisation. Also, Belinda had a bad day, and the much overlooked classic Troll II.

This week’s “Houston, We Have A Problem” clip is Joe the Plumber running for office on the ‘never check your facts’ platform.

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Episode 48 of The Pseudo Scientists: Electrical avalanches, the transit of Venus, and intelligent design in “Prometheus”

The Pseudo Scientists – Episode 48

In this episode of The Pseudo Scientists, the official podcast of the Young Australian Skeptics, Elliot, Richard, Belinda and I discuss the transit of Venus, electrical avalanche discharges and the intelligent design themes in “Prometheus” (spoiler free) and other sci-fi films. And like Jason last week, Elliot has some (slightly less sad) news…

This week’s “Houston, We Have A Problem” clip is ID proponent Jay Richards not being entirely persuasive about design detection. [...]

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Episode 47 of The Pseudo Scientists: Ultra-conserved genomic elements, mysterious cosmic radiation, and Christian billboard hilarity

The Pseudo Scientists – Episode 47

In this episode of The Pseudo Scientists, the official podcast of the Young Australian Skeptics, Jason, Richard and I discuss a mysterious burst of cosmic radiation in the 8th century, the genetics of ultra-conserved elements in animal and plant genomes, and a billboard campaign arguing against Richard Dawkins. Plus, Jason has some unfortunate news…

This week’s “Houston, We Have A Problem” clip is a lesson in “seeing energy”. Don’t hurt your eyes, guys, I [...]

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Episode 46 of The Pseudo Scientists: Square Kilometre Array telescopes, Murray-Darling Basin river troubles, and successful private space docking

The Pseudo Scientists – Episode 46

In this episode of The Pseudo Scientists, the official podcast of the Young Australian Skeptics, I host a discussion with Belinda, James and Richard about the Australian and South African Square Kilometre Array telescopes, problems with a plan to help save the Murray-Darling river basin in eastern Australia, and the successful launch and docking to the International Space Station of a pioneering commercial space capsule, SpaceX’s Dragon.

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