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Skeptics Guide #1111

2026-10-24T16:34:26.415+02:00

The Skeptic’s Guide to the Universe Skepticast #1111 October 22nd 2026 Guest Rogue: Alice Howarth Segment #1. What’s the Word Centripedal / Centrifugal Segment #2. News Items News Item #1 – Christina Applegate’s MS Misdiagnosis https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/mass-general-doctor-explains-why-christina-applegates-ms-diagnosis-was-reconsidered/NA76ICQNMJDMXKR5KNMBCA2YSE/ News Item #2 – Ultraprocessed Food and Cancer Risk https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261020085014.htm News Item #3 – Superworms Clean Skeletons https://phys.org/news/2026-07-superworms-future-skeleton.html News Item #4 – Goodbye Leap Second https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/16/science/leap-second-abolished-vote.html AND https://theconversation.com/leap-seconds-have-helped-keep-clocks-synchronized-with-earths-rotation-but-their-time-is-now-over-heres-why-291017 News Item #5 – Wellness and Hyperoptimization Segment 3. Who’s That Noisy Segment #4. Science or Fiction Each week our host will come up with three science news items or facts, two genuine, one fictitious. He will challenge our panel of skeptics to sniff out the fake – and you can play along. Item 1: Researchers find that face specialists are able to correctly identify faces with over 90% accuracy, with only one or two facial features revealed. Item 2: A new study finds that preschoolers on average were rated as more creative than adults on a variety of creative tasks. Item 3: A new extensive review of whole genome sequencing finds that on average people have about 5 million genetic variants, including 13,000 protein changes, 229 of which cause a loss of function. Segment #5. Skeptical Quote of the Week "The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe about us the less taste we shall have for the destruction of our race. Wonder and humility are wholesome emotions, and they do not exist side by side with a lust for destruction." — Rachel Carson, Marine Biologist

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The Device Built to Prove Einstein Wrong

2026-10-23T20:52:31.651+02:00

Can atomic clocks prove Einstein wrong? The biggest protection in the game! Go to https://NordVPN.com/veritasium and get an exclusive NordVPN deal + 4 extra months. It’s risk free with NordVPN’s 30-day money-back guarantee! If you’re looking for a molecular modelling kit, try Snatoms, a kit I invented where the atoms snap together magnetically - https://ve42.co/SnatomsV Sign up for the Veritasium newsletter for weekly science updates - https://ve42.co/Newsletter Huge thanks to NIST for their help making this video. Visit their website: https://www.nist.gov/pml/time-and-frequency-division Join our Patreon for a chance to get a NASA sticker that went to the edge of space during the eclipse and for early access to work-in-progress videos https://ve42.co/VePatreon Last year, we launched Elements of Truth on Kickstarter and were thrilled by the response. We’re now in the final stages of production, and Kickstarter rewards are shipping soon. If you missed the campaign, you can now pre-order the retail edition through our new website here - https://ve42.co/YTDEcl If you backed us on Kickstarter, don’t worry, your game will ship before any pre-orders are fulfilled. ▀▀▀ 0:00 Does gravity obey the rules of quantum mechanics? 2:40 How does an atomic clock work? 6:06 Why Optical Atomic Clocks Are So Accurate 8:51 Using Lasers To Cool Atoms Down 13:47 Driving an atomic clock up a mountain 17:01 Linking Atomic Clocks Across 80 Kilometres 19:00 Flying an Atomic Clock in a Helicopter 25:11 How Do You Measure the Frequency of Light? 28:40 Optical Frequency Combs 30:42 Is Einstein Still Right? ▀▀▀ With special thanks to the experts and collaborators who made this video possible: In order of appearance, Prof. Jonathan Oppenheim (University College London), Greg Hoth (NIST), Dr. Andrew Ludlow (NIST), Dr. Laura Sinclair (NIST), Dr. Harikesh Ranganath (NIST), Lilani Toms-Hardman (University of Western Australia), Prof. Sascha Schediwy (University of Western Australia), Dr Sabrina Slimani (University of Western Australia), Dr Benjamin Dix-Matthews (University of Western Australia). The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the University of Denver and the Meyer-Womble Observatory, the University of Western Australia and the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research, RIKEN and the University of Tokyo. In addition, to the Precision Measurement Group (PMG) in the Institute for Photonics, Advanced Sensing and Quantum Technologies (IPAS-QT) at Adelaide University who provided the two portable atomic clocks used in the UWA test. https://ve42.co/AdelaideUniversityPrecisionMeasurementGroup In the production of this video, Rebecca Jacobson, Dr. Emily Caldwell, Dr. Kyle Latty (NIST), Nicholas Kurth, University of Colorado (Boulder), Dr. Bryn Crawford (Adelaide University), Prof. Hidetoshi Katori, A/Prof. Kai Suekane, Dr. Shota Yo and Dr. Hiutat Yang (RIKEN & University of Tokyo). In additional research and review, Prof. David Kaiser (MIT), Prof. Scott Diddams (University of Colorado Boulder), Prof. Claudia de Rham (Imperial College London), Prof. Steven Cundiff (University of Michigan) and Dr. Derek van Westrum (NOAA National Geodetic Survey). For their support with archive footage, the NIST Archive, Prof. Jun Ye (NIST/JILA) and Brent Doerzman. ▀▀▀ References: https://ve42.co/AtomicClockReferences For more information on the dipole trap: https://ve42.co/HBDDipole MIT Open Access Course: https://ve42.co/FreeLecturesHere ▀▀▀ Special thanks to our Patreon supporters: Adam Foreman, Albert Wenger, Alex Porter, Alexander Tamas, André Powell, Anton Ragin, Balkrishna Heroor, Bertrand Serlet, Blake Byers, Bruce, Bryan Ackermann, Chris Brewer, Data Don, Dave Kircher, David Johnston, David Tseng, EJ Alexandra, Evgeny Skvortsov, Garrett Mueller, Gnare, gpoly, Hayden Christensen, Hong Thai Le, Hybrid Minds, Ibby Hadeed, Jeromy Johnson, Juan Benet, Kelcey Steele, KeyWestr, Kyi, Lee Redden, Marinus Kuivenhoven, Mark Heising, Martin Paull, Meekay, meg noah, Michael Krugman, Orlando Bassotto, Parsee Health, Paul Peijzel, Robson, Sam Lutfi, Shalva Bukia, Sinan Taifour, Sweet_Nemo, Tj Steyn, Ubiquity Ventures, wolfee, Burt Humburg, Sanome, Ulf Hermjakob ▀▀▀ Credits Writers: Sarah Houlton, Gregor Čavlović, Emilia Gyles Producer and Director: Sarah Houlton Presenters: Gregor Čavlović and Emilia Gyles Editor: Peter Nelson Additional Editing: James Stuart and Trenton Oliver Animators: Alex Drakoulis, Andrew Neet, Domonkos Józsa, Emma Wright and Fabio Albertelli Researchers: Sophia Rose and Gabe Strong Camera Operators: James Chance, Jesse Bartlett, Sarah Houlton, Gregor Čavlović and Emilia Gyles Thumbnail Designers: Abdallah Rabah, Daniel Ellacott and Jakub Misiek Production Team: Anna Milkovic, Glen Griffiths, Jess Bishop-Laggett, Matthew Cavanagh Executive Producers: Gregor Čavlović, Emilia Gyles and Derek Muller

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Sovereign Citizen Claims He's Not The Defendant And That He Wasn't DRIVING IN COMMERCE!!!

2026-10-23T20:00:21.112+02:00

Hey guys, and welcome to today's video! Today we have a Sovereign Citizen in North Dakota who claims that he isn't the named defendant and that he wasn't driving in commerce! This is just another example of a PRO SE FAIL!!! To Support The Channel : Team Skeptic Fund : https://paypal.me/TeamSkepticYT Become A Channel Member : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCawl3BI9azbMB5DQqJNpRrg/join Join Our Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/TeamSkeptic #Court #CourtCam #TeamSkeptic

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Why Camera Height Changes What You See Beyond the Horizon

2026-10-23T14:48:32.747+02:00

Bob compares the same distant landmarks from different camera heights. The explanation considers sightline geometry and the need to account for atmospheric refraction. Want to learn more? Watch this related public BtSG video: Science You Can Test: Measuring Curvature Across Lake Michigan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2r8VuZbkpQ Bob the Science Guy — Science You Can Test. Follow for more science you can test! #Science #BobTheScienceGuy #Shorts

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Where do Japanese monsters come from? pt 7

2026-10-22T23:10:43.502+02:00

Produced by The Mythology Guy
This episode features: Where do Japanese monsters come from? pt 7

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5 sneaky ways stores get you to spend more

2026-10-22T17:16:44.385+02:00

Explore 5 tactics that retailers use to influence what you buy and what you’re willing to pay, and how to avoid being tricked. -- You’re about to buy some bargain bin headphones when you spot another sale. A different pair that is more expensive, but selling for half their usual price. Which is the better buy? And how do you know you’re not falling for a retailer’s psychological tricks? Explore common tactics that retailers use to influence what you buy and what you’re willing to pay, and how you can avoid being tricked. Directed by Homework Studio. This video was made possible in collaboration with Nobel Prize Outreach, and with support from the Sloan Foundation Learn more about how TED-Ed partnerships work: http://t.ted.com/Rbx7KCW Visit https://ed.ted.com/nobel-prize to explore more ideas, innovations, and achievements honored by the Nobel Prize Support Our Non-Profit Mission ---------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon: http://t.ted.com/nlVpzFN Check out our merch: http://t.ted.com/upNeDi3 ---------------------------------------------- Connect With Us ---------------------------------------------- Sign up for our newsletter: http://t.ted.com/R7iMQzr Follow us on Facebook: http://t.ted.com/NKcsscO Find us on Twitter: http://t.ted.com/nXsWmpA Peep us on Instagram: http://t.ted.com/zuDVFXP ---------------------------------------------- Keep Learning ---------------------------------------------- View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/5-sneaky-ways-stores-get-you-to-spend-more Dig deeper with additional resources: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/5-sneaky-ways-stores-get-you-to-spend-more/digdeeper Animator's website: https://www.homeworkstudio.ca Music: https://www.campstudio.co ---------------------------------------------- Thank you so much to our patrons for your support! Without you this video would not be possible! Brad Sullivan, Karen Ho, Niklas Frimberger, Hunter Manhart, Nathan Nguyen, Igor Stavchanskiy, James R DeVries, Grace Huo, Diana Huang, Chau Hong Diem, Orlellys Torre, Corheu, Thomas Mee, Maryann H McCrory, Blas Borde, John Hellmann, Poompak Meephian, Chuck Wofford, Adam Pagan, Wes Winn, Conder Shou, ntiger, Noname, Hansan Hu, David D, Mac Hyney, Keith Ellison, robin valero walters, Lynne Truesdale, Gatsby Dkdc, Matthew Neal, Denis Chon, Julian Oberhofer, Monte Carroll, Eddy, Jay M, Constantino Victor Delgado, Andrea Galvagni, Andrew Tweddle, Laurel-Ann Rice, Fernando A. Endo, Helen Lee, pam morgan, sarim haq, Gerardo Castro, Michel-Ange Hortegat, Enes Kirimi, Amaury BISIAUX, ND, and Samyogita Hardikar.

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Is there something faster than light?

2026-10-22T15:52:40.865+02:00

The experiment that broke relativity. How an argument between Einstein and Bohr changed quantum mechanics forever.

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How to Plan a Useful Long-Distance Horizon Observation

2026-10-22T14:48:04.706+02:00

Camera height, target elevation, distance, and atmospheric conditions all matter. Bob explains what to record before interpreting a long-distance horizon photograph. Want to learn more? Watch this related public BtSG video: Can You Measure Earth's Curvature? A 2,552-Foot Sightline Test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwILDjPUAx4 Bob the Science Guy — Science You Can Test. Follow for more science you can test! #Science #BobTheScienceGuy #Shorts

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In space, no one can hear this guy think... or anywhere else for that matter

2026-10-22T06:34:29.532+02:00

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My thoughts on the new Narnia trailer

2026-10-22T00:50:13.280+02:00

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This episode features: My thoughts on the new Narnia trailer

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What's the point of zero point?

2026-10-21T18:34:41.808+02:00

What's the point of zero point?

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These Glow Worm Colonies Imitate Stars to Confuse Flying Insects | #DeepLook #Shorts

2026-10-21T18:03:18.091+02:00

Like fireflies, the spectacular worms of New Zealand’s Waitomo Caves glow by breaking down a light-emitting protein. But unlike the yellow mating flashes of fireflies, the glow worms’ steady blue light has a more insidious purpose: it’s bait. Learn more in our episode "These Carnivorous Worms Catch Bugs by Mimicking the Night Sky" 👉 https://youtu.be/vLb0iuTVzW0 #youtubeshorts #glowworm #deeplook

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Vikram’s First Landing Attempt: Why Descent Is Difficult

2026-10-21T14:48:23.643+02:00

An archival discussion of Vikram’s first lunar landing attempt. Bob considers the difficulty of controlled descent and why a failed attempt remains valuable for engineering. Want to learn more? Watch this related public BtSG video: Gemini 8 Mission Account: Neil Armstrong’s Space Emergency https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7Uy9LNOR8o Bob the Science Guy — Science You Can Test. Follow for more science you can test! #Science #BobTheScienceGuy #Shorts

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Food Theory: The Bloomin' Onion is KILLING Outback?!

2026-10-20T23:26:31.874+02:00

Thank you to Seed for sponsoring this video! Start your Seed DS-01® Daily Synbiotic journey and get 25% off your first month with my link: https://tinyurl.com/seeddailysynbiotic #seedpartner TheoryVerse is OFFICIALLY here!🎉 Come join us and enter the TheoryVerse…✨ ► https://theoryverse.tv/ What HAPPENED to Outback Steakhouse?! The home of the Bloomin’ Onion used to be THE place for a special night out, but now restaurants are closing while competitors like Texas Roadhouse are THRIVING. So why is Outback getting left behind? Today, Theorists, we’re peeling back the layers of this steakhouse mystery to uncover what REALLY went wrong… and whether Outback can make a comeback! ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ *Credits:* Writers: Santi Massa, Eddy Rivas Editors: Andrew Mejia, Shnaia "Naya" Llamera, Alex "Sedge" Sedgwick Sound Designer: Yosi Berman, Alena Lecorchick Thumbnail Art by Team Theorist ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Need Royalty Free Music for your Content? Try Epidemic Sound. Get Your 30 Day Free Trial Now ► http://share.epidemicsound.com/theFoodTheorists ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ #Outback #Theory #FoodTheory

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Is the Electoral College Broken?: Crash Course US Government #5

2026-10-20T18:14:32.326+02:00

Is the Electoral College broken? More and more people in the U.S. are voicing dissatisfaction with the way we elect presidents. In this episode, we’ll unpack how the Electoral College works, why some people think it doesn’t work, and possible solutions to make our elections work better. Chapter 1 - Introduction: The Electoral College 0:00 Chapter 2 - Picking Electors 3:19 Chapter 3 - The Electoral College Controversy 5:54 Chapter 4 - Fixing the Electoral College 9:29 Chapter 5 - Review & Credits 13:04 Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1naWmymw68W9x6GAix9e4jTrEIRXT0-F3IniP3LSscOo/edit?tab=t.0 For supplemental resources related to the topics covered in this episode, check out: https://usafacts.org/crash-course/electoral-college Check out our CC US Government Extracurricular Playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNTetGA7m3IA *** Support us for $5/month on Patreon to keep Crash Course free for everyone forever! https://www.patreon.com/crashcourse Or support us directly: https://complexly.com/support Join our Crash Course email list to get the latest news and highlights: https://mailchi.mp/crashcourse/email Get our special Crash Course Educators newsletter: http://eepurl.com/iBgMhY Thanks to the following patrons for their generous monthly contributions that help keep Crash Course free for everyone forever: ., Alex Hackman, Allison Wood, Andrew Woods, AThirstyPhilosopher ., b.sav, Barbara Pettersen, Barrett, Bernardo Garza, Brandon Thomas, Breanna Bosso, Caleb Weeks, Chelsea S, Chuck Smith, Constance Urist, Dalton Williams, David Fanska, DexcilaDou, Diana, Elizabeth LaBelle, Emily Beazley, Emily T, Eric Koslow, Erminio Di Lodovico, Evol Hong, Gina Mancuso, Ian Dundore, Indija-ka Siriwardena, Jason Buster, Jason Rostoker, Jason Terpstra, Jennifer Killen, Jennifer Wiggins-Lyndall, John Lee, Johnathan Williams, Joseph Ruf, Katie Dean, Katrix , Ken Davidian, Ken Penttinen, Kevin Knupp, Kristi Wallace Knight, Krystle Young, Kyle & Katherine Callahan, Laurel Stevens, Leah H., Les Aker, Luke Sluder, Marcus Bruun, Matt Curls, Matthew Fredericksen, Michael Maher, NassauLinda, Nathan Taylor, oranjeez, Perry Joyce, Pietro Gagliardi, Quinn Harden, Rie Ohta, Rizwan Kassim, Roger Harms, Samantha, Sarah & Nathan Catchings, Scezumin, Scott Harrison, Shruti S, Siobhán, Stephen Akuffo, Stephen McCandless, Steve Segreto, Tandy Ratliff, Tanner Hedrick, team dorsey, Thomas, Toni Miles, Trevin Beattie, Triad Terrace, VI-Ed Podcast, Wai Jack Sin __ Want to find Crash Course elsewhere on the internet? Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thecrashcourse/ Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/YouTubeCrashCourse Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/thecrashcourse.bsky.social CC Kids: http://www.youtube.com/crashcoursekids

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Meet the hydra: Masters of immortality - Raymond Adkins

2026-10-20T17:16:45.155+02:00

Explore the incredible regenerative abilities of hydras, and get to know their biology to find out if they're really immortal. -- In 1740, naturalist Abraham Trembley found something shocking in pondwater. He couldn't tell if it was a plant or an animal, though its way of moving and consuming things seemed animal-like. But when he cut parts off or even split it in two, it regenerated, which was decidedly plant-like. So, what was this miraculous creature? Raymond Adkins explores the near-immortal biology of the hydra. Lesson by Raymond Adkins, directed by Sharon Colman. Support Our Non-Profit Mission ---------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon: http://t.ted.com/nlVpzFN Check out our merch: http://t.ted.com/upNeDi3 ---------------------------------------------- Connect With Us ---------------------------------------------- Sign up for our newsletter: http://t.ted.com/R7iMQzr Follow us on Facebook: http://t.ted.com/NKcsscO Find us on Twitter: http://t.ted.com/nXsWmpA Peep us on Instagram: http://t.ted.com/zuDVFXP ---------------------------------------------- Keep Learning ---------------------------------------------- View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/meet-the-hydra-masters-of-immortality-raymond-adkins Dig deeper with additional resources: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/meet-the-hydra-masters-of-immortality-raymond-adkins/digdeeper Animator's website: https://www.sharoncolman.com ---------------------------------------------- Thank you so much to our patrons for your support! Without you this video would not be possible! Vanessa Graulich, Vandana Gunwani, Abdulmohsin Almadi, AJ Lyon, Geoffrey Bultitude, Mi Mi, Thomas Rothert, Brian Elieson, Oge O, Weronika Falkowska, Nevin Spoljaric, Sid Chanpuriya, Anoop Varghese, David Yastremski, Noah Webb, Roberto Chena, Oliver Koo, Luke Pisano, Andrea Gordon, Aleksandar Donev, Nicole Klau Ibarra, Jesse Lira, Ezekiel Raui, Petr Vacek, Dennis, Olivia Fu, Kari Teffeau, Cindy Lai, Rajath Durgada Manjunath, Dan Nguyen, Chin Beng Tan, Tom Boman, Karen Warner, Iryna Panasiuk, Aaron Torres, Eric Braun, Sonja Worzewski, Michael Clement, Adam Berry, Ghaith Tarawneh, Nathan Milford, Tomas Beckett, Alice Ice, Eric Berman, Kurt Paolo Sevillano, Jennifer Heald, Megulo Abebe, isolwi, Kate Sem, and Ujjwal Dasu.

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Aircraft HUD vs. Visible Horizon: What Are You Measuring?

2026-10-20T14:48:47.702+02:00

An aircraft display and a photograph do not provide interchangeable references. Bob examines the HUD reference, camera orientation, and the visible horizon at altitude. Want to learn more? Watch this related public BtSG video: Can You See the Horizon Dip? A Practical Science Test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl38x_iLWAE Bob the Science Guy — Science You Can Test. Follow for more science you can test! #Science #BobTheScienceGuy #Shorts

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Nudibranchs Are Little Thieves Who Like to Show Off | #DeepLook #Shorts

2026-10-19T18:03:15.131+02:00

Nudibranchs may look cute, squishy and defenseless ... but watch out. These brightly-colored sea slugs aren't above stealing weapons from their prey. Learn more in our episode "This Adorable Sea Slug Is a Sneaky Little Thief" 👉 https://youtu.be/KLVfWKxtfow #youtubeshorts #nudibranch #deeplook

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What the Southern Celestial Pole Reveals About Latitude

2026-10-19T14:48:19.478+02:00

Bob compares Sydney’s sky with a star-trail observation and a sky simulation. The altitude of the southern celestial pole provides a check against the observer’s latitude. Want to learn more? Watch this related public BtSG video: Can You Test Earth's Rotation with Star Trails? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SX_vxDK_sBM Bob the Science Guy — Science You Can Test. Follow for more science you can test! #Science #BobTheScienceGuy #Shorts

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Skeptics Guide #1110

2026-10-17T15:34:12.640+02:00

The Skeptic’s Guide to the Universe Skepticast #1110 October 15th 2026 Segment #1. Flu Season Segment #2. News Items News Item #1 – Future Forests https://www.science.org/content/article/forests-burn-can-we-replant-trees-ready-warmer-world News Item #2 – Carbon Nanotube Product https://theness.com/neurologicablog/finally-a-carbon-nanotube-application/ News Item #3 – Rethinking Normal https://theconversation.com/i-teach-doctors-how-to-interpret-test-results-and-the-labels-normal-and-abnormal-often-hide-what-matters-most-291125 News Item #4 – Smart Clothing https://newatlas.com/wearables/smart-clothing-cools-detects-movement-generates-electricity/ Segment 3. Who’s That Noisy Segment #4. Name That Logical Fallacy To be clear, I'm not actually certain if I am the one falling for this fallacy, or if you are. I -am- pretty confident you get a lot of feedback that's a lot worse than where I'm going with this though, so hopefully I can alleviate that concern, alternatively If you'd like to dip out here, yes this is about AI, I get it. Also, I'll just refer to the whole cast collectively, since I don't want to seem to be singling anyone out. To define terms: the 'Goomba Fallacy' is an informal logical fallacy where one conflates two opinions stated by one's opposition, usually online, dismissing them because they contradict, even though they are said by different people. Everyone on the SGU seem to mostly have converged at this point, so I feel safe saying it feels very odd that the opinion now seems to be that it is -both- an incredible tool that everyone should use whenever they like, and the underlying grumbling that this obviously threatens the entire enterprise of getting people to build up their own critical thinking skills. I have a hundred times more arguments against this seeming-contradiction than will fit in this text box, unfortunately, so I'll leave that as an open 'is that contradictory? To advocate for a threat to your own goals?'. Secondly, and this may be -me- being a Goomba. When it's time to end the discussion the line comes out that 'it's not going away', it gets under my skin. Because I feel I'm being made a straw-man, you're conflating all possible arguments against AI with a very simple 'well you can't turn back time'. In a pretty recent episode the panel was discussing the problems with climate change deniers, and that exact idea is one of their very common refrains about why we don't need to do anything about global warming. And like it or not, that's how it comes across when you use the same line, to talk about AI. To deny all possible negative outcomes, and do nothing at all because the genie is out of the bottle. Tirion California Segment #5. Your Questions and E-mails Dr Novella, if interested: https://www.realclearscience.com/articles/2026/10/08/why_covid-19_may_have_started_at_the_university_of_north_carolina_1210178.html I respect that you favor natural origins, but the same virologists are creating self-spreading Ebola vaccines for fruit bats, which are the SARS2 reservoir host: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanmic/article/PIIS2666-5247%2820%2930089-6/fulltext Thanks, Jim Haslam, Houston, TX, 713-775-9747 Segment #6. Science or Fiction Each week our host will come up with three science news items or facts, two genuine, one fictitious. He will challenge our panel of skeptics to sniff out the fake – and you can play along. Item 1: A 75,000 year old Neanderthal fossil shows the first evidence of death by wooden spear. Item 2: A new study finds that if 50% of available marginal agricultural land in the US were dedicated to growing bamboo for feedstock, the resulting biofuel could replace up to half of the current demand for transportation fuel. Item 3: A new analysis finds that 27% of the Earth’s land is under some type of conservation. Segment #7. Skeptical Quote of the Week “The cure for a fallacious argument is a better argument, not the suppression of ideas.” ― Carl Sagan

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SHE'S BACK!!! Insufferable KAREN Returns To Court, and FAILS Miserably!!!

2026-10-16T18:00:38.836+02:00

Hey guys, and welcome to today's video! Today we have the follow up to an insufferable Karen going head to head with a no-nonsense judge! In this video, she fails even worse than she did in the first video! First Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=me_ym3qjb2c To Support The Channel : Team Skeptic Fund : https://paypal.me/TeamSkepticYT Become A Channel Member : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCawl3BI9azbMB5DQqJNpRrg/join Join Our Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/TeamSkeptic #Court #CourtCam #TeamSkeptic

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Why Earth Photos Have Different Colors

2026-10-16T14:48:23.213+02:00

Lighting, camera sensors, and imaging choices affect the appearance of Earth photographs. Bob explains why different images can still show the same geography. Want to learn more? Watch this related public BtSG video: When Is a Photo Actually Scientific Evidence? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r3xVMQmyFY Bob the Science Guy — Science You Can Test. Follow for more science you can test! #Science #BobTheScienceGuy #Shorts

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What is Geothermal Energy?: Crash Course Geology #21

2026-10-15T18:14:16.681+02:00

You’ve probably heard about fossil fuels before – the good, the bad, and the super, super ugly. But what you might not know is that fossil fuels only exist because of the power of the Earth. And that same power can also provide us with a different type of energy that might be key to a more sustainable future. In this episode, we’ll dig deep and talk about fossil fuels and geothermal energy. 00:00 Introduction: St. Patrick's Cathedral 00:44 What are fossil fuels and how do they form? 04:20 The problems with fossil fuels 05:38 Geothermal energy 09:27 Review and Credits Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RpwM8ZQPFk_DkzMJjMdtRrNGrJSNJ7FbgmQybSZ2Cqo/edit?tab=t.0 Check out our CC Geology Extracurricular Playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8dPuuaLjXtOmqnkvEtNVOrm0eaIjFjJ7 *** Support us for $5/month on Patreon to keep Crash Course free for everyone forever! https://www.patreon.com/crashcourse Or support us directly: https://complexly.com/support Join our Crash Course email list to get the latest news and highlights: https://mailchi.mp/crashcourse/email Get our special Crash Course Educators newsletter: http://eepurl.com/iBgMhY Thanks to the following patrons for their generous monthly contributions that help keep Crash Course free for everyone forever: ., Alex Hackman, Allison Wood, Andrew Woods, AThirstyPhilosopher ., b.sav, Barbara Pettersen, Barrett, Bernardo Garza, Brandon Thomas, Breanna Bosso, Caleb Weeks, Chelsea S, Chuck Smith, Constance Urist, Dalton Williams, David Fanska, DexcilaDou, Diana, Elizabeth LaBelle, Emily Beazley, Emily T, Eric Koslow, Erminio Di Lodovico, Evol Hong, Gina Mancuso, Ian Dundore, Indija-ka Siriwardena, Jason Buster, Jason Rostoker, Jason Terpstra, Jennifer Killen, Jennifer Wiggins-Lyndall, John Lee, Johnathan Williams, Joseph Ruf, Katie Dean, Katrix , Ken Davidian, Ken Penttinen, Kevin Knupp, Kristi Wallace Knight, Krystle Young, Kyle & Katherine Callahan, Laurel Stevens, Leah H., Les Aker, Luke Sluder, Marcus Bruun, Matt Curls, Matthew Fredericksen, Michael Maher, NassauLinda, Nathan Taylor, oranjeez, Perry Joyce, Pietro Gagliardi, Quinn Harden, Rie Ohta, Rizwan Kassim, Roger Harms, Samantha, Sarah & Nathan Catchings, Scezumin, Scott Harrison, Shruti S, Siobhán, Stephen Akuffo, Stephen McCandless, Steve Segreto, Tandy Ratliff, Tanner Hedrick, team dorsey, Thomas, Toni Miles, Trevin Beattie, Triad Terrace, VI-Ed Podcast, Wai Jack Sin __ Want to find Crash Course elsewhere on the internet? Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thecrashcourse/ Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/YouTubeCrashCourse Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/thecrashcourse.bsky.social CC Kids: http://www.youtube.com/crashcoursekids

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3 things to never do with a credit card

2026-10-15T17:16:25.230+02:00

Learn how to spot the 3 most common traps of credit cards, and how they can lock you into a cycle of interest, fees, and debt. -- While useful for secure purchasing, emergencies, and building credit scores, credit cards can make it difficult to avoid overspending. And this is no accident. Credit card systems are intentionally designed to encourage spending and lock you into a cycle of interest and fees. So, how can you avoid their most common traps? Explore 3 ways that credit card companies take advantage of their customers. Directed by Jeff Le Bars, JetPropulsion.space. This video made possible in collaboration with Gifted Savings Learn more about how TED-Ed partnerships work: http://t.ted.com/Rbx7KCW Support Our Non-Profit Mission ---------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon: http://t.ted.com/nlVpzFN Check out our merch: http://t.ted.com/upNeDi3 ---------------------------------------------- Connect With Us ---------------------------------------------- Sign up for our newsletter: http://t.ted.com/R7iMQzr Follow us on Facebook: http://t.ted.com/NKcsscO Find us on Twitter: http://t.ted.com/nXsWmpA Peep us on Instagram: http://t.ted.com/zuDVFXP ---------------------------------------------- Keep Learning ---------------------------------------------- View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/3-things-to-never-do-with-a-credit-card Dig deeper with additional resources: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/3-things-to-never-do-with-a-credit-card/digdeeper Animator's website: https://jetpropulsion.space Music: https://www.campstudio.co ---------------------------------------------- Thank you so much to our patrons for your support! Without you this video would not be possible! Lex Azevedo, Michael Aquilina, Jason A Saslow, Yansong Li, Cristóbal Moenne, Dawn Jordan, Prasanth Mathialagan, Samuel Doerle, David Rosario, Dominik Kugelmann - they-them, Siamak Hajizadeh, Ryohky Araya, Mayank Kaul, Christophe Dessalles, Heather Slater, Sandra Tersluisen, Zhexi Shan, Bárbara Nazaré, Andrea Feliz, Victor E Karhel, Sydney Evans, Latora, Noel Situ, emily lam, Sid, Niccolò Frassetto, Mana, I'm here because of Knowledge Fight Facebook group., Linda Freedman, Edgardo Cuellar, Jaspar Carmichael-Jack, Michael Burton, VIVIANA A GARCIA BESNE, The Vernon's, Olha Bahatiuk, Jesús Bíquez Talayero, Chels Raknrl, Sai Pranavi Jonnalagadda, Stuart Rice, Jing Chen, Vector-Dopamine math, Jasper Song, Giorgio Bugnatelli, Chardon, Eddy Trochez, OnlineBookClub.org, Eric Shear, Leith Salem, Omar Hicham, and Adrian Rotaru.

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When you lose weight where does it go?

2026-10-15T15:52:23.230+02:00

What does it mean to lose weight? When you work out or eat less your overall size decreases. So where does this mass go?

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