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The true science behind our most popular urban legends. Historical mysteries, paranormal claims, popular science myths, aliens and UFO reports, conspiracy theories, and worthless alternative medicine schemes... Skeptoid has you covered. From the sublime to the startling, no topic is sacred. Weekly since 2006.

  1. Food Dyes

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    Food Dyes

    Some say artificial food dyes are killing us. The truth is a lot more nuanced. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    17 min
  2. You Might Also Like: When Science Finds a Way

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    You Might Also Like: When Science Finds a Way

    Introducing What happens when fungi find their way into our brains? from When Science Finds a Way. Follow the show: When Science Finds a Way It might sound like something out of TV shows like The Last of Us, but brain-invading fungi are a real-world problem. Alisha Wainwright speaks to Drs. Rachael Dangarembizi and Rebecca Drummond, an immunologist and a neuroscientist collaborating across continents to tackle Cryptococcal Meningitis – the leading cause of fungal death worldwide. Dr Kyla Murphy also talks about the new tests and treatments saving lives from the disease, and Alisha shares the story of her own mother's brush with a dangerous fungal infection. We want to hear from you Our podcast is shaped by the people who listen to it. Tell us a bit about your experience by filling out our short listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SX6X8X3 Mentioned in this episode and further reading: Will climate change lead to more fungal infections? An explainer by Wellcome (wellcome.org/insights/articles/will-climate-change-lead-more-fungal-infections) Wellcome Fungal Adaptation Call Awardees (wellcome.org/research-funding/funding-portfolio/funded-grants?f%5B0%5D=funding_scheme_grants_awarded%3ABiology%20of%20fungal%20adaptation Global incidence and mortality of severe fungal disease, David W Denning, The Lancet Infectious Diseases (thelancet.com/journals/laninf/article/PIIS1473-3099(23)00692-8/fulltext) The WHO fungal priority pathogens list as a gamechanger, Matthew C. Fisher & David W. Denning, Nature Reviews Microbiology (nature.com/articles/s41579-023-00861-x#citeas) How fungi shape our world...and how the climate is shaping our fungi – The Naked Scientist Podcast in partnership with Wellcome (thenakedscientists.com/podcasts/naked-scientists-podcast/how-fungi-shape-our-world) When Science Finds a Way is brought to you by Wellcome, an independent global foundation that supports science to solve the urgent health challenges facing everyone. For more information and podcast transcripts visit wellcome.org/podcast DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. Chemtrails: Still Haven't Blown Away

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    Chemtrails: Still Haven't Blown Away

    The more years go by, the more Americans believe that ordinary airliners are secretly spraying chemicals for some hidden nefarious purpose. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    18 min
  4. Project Anchor: Anatomy of a Hoax

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    Project Anchor: Anatomy of a Hoax

    This Internet legend claims the Earth's gravity will shut off for seven seconds in 2026. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    17 min
  5. A Skeptic's Guide to Sleepmaxxing

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    A Skeptic's Guide to Sleepmaxxing

    This social media fad promises to supercharge your sleep and make you healthier than healthy, when in fact it probably does significantly more harm than good. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    17 min

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    New Skeptoid Movie: Alien Echoes

    Skeptoid is now going into production on our third feature film: Alien Echoes. Get all the details at skeptoid.org/alienechoes Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    5 min
  7. The Myth of the Alpha Wolf

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    The Myth of the Alpha Wolf

    It turns out there's probably no such thing as an alpha wolf. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    16 min
  8. How Disastrous Are Declining Birth Rates?

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    How Disastrous Are Declining Birth Rates?

    Popular influencers claim birth rates are declining disastrously. How true is that, and is it a disaster? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    19 min
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The true science behind our most popular urban legends. Historical mysteries, paranormal claims, popular science myths, aliens and UFO reports, conspiracy theories, and worthless alternative medicine schemes... Skeptoid has you covered. From the sublime to the startling, no topic is sacred. Weekly since 2006.

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  • Creació
    Brian Dunning
  • Anys en actiu
    2006 - 2026
  • Episodis
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    © 2006-2024 Skeptoid Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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