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More than just the science of superheroes -- the skeptical angle on pop culture! Co-presented by @aiptcomics.com and New York City Skeptics.
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The Know Rogan Experience Podcast #081 - Zach Bush: The Naturalistic Fallacy and the Noble Savage
Michael Marshall and Cecil Cicirello break down Joe's July 2026 interview with Zach Bush.
AUDIO - www.knowrogan.com/zach-bush-th...
VIDEO - www.youtube.com/watch?v=11gl...
Michael Marshall and Cecil Cicirello break down Joe's July 2026 interview with Zach Bush.
AUDIO - www.knowrogan.com/zach-bush-th...
VIDEO - www.youtube.com/watch?v=11gl...
#0081 - Zach Bush: The Naturalistic Fallacy and the Noble Savage
Michael Marshall and Cecil Cicirello break down Joe's July 2026 interview with Zach Bush. Topics covered include: Drinking coffee, how life is perfect even if you'…
www.knowrogan.com
September 15, 2026 at 9:41 AM
The Know Rogan Experience Podcast #081 - Zach Bush: The Naturalistic Fallacy and the Noble Savage
Michael Marshall and Cecil Cicirello break down Joe's July 2026 interview with Zach Bush.
AUDIO - www.knowrogan.com/zach-bush-th...
VIDEO - www.youtube.com/watch?v=11gl...
Michael Marshall and Cecil Cicirello break down Joe's July 2026 interview with Zach Bush.
AUDIO - www.knowrogan.com/zach-bush-th...
VIDEO - www.youtube.com/watch?v=11gl...
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What?? RFK Jr giving a keynote address for his old anti-vaxx org after he left it? I thought he'd completely disassociated himself from it!
Whoa. Mind blown.
That was sarcasm.
Whoa. Mind blown.
That was sarcasm.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will give a keynote address at a Children’s Health Defense conference in the nation’s capital this week, embracing the anti-vaccine organization he once led. www.statnews.com/2026/09/14/r...
Kennedy to deliver keynote for anti-vaccine group he once led
RFK Jr. worked to distance himself from Children's Health Defense, the anti-vaccine group he once led. Now, he's delivering a keynote at CHD's conference.
www.statnews.com
September 14, 2026 at 5:48 PM
What?? RFK Jr giving a keynote address for his old anti-vaxx org after he left it? I thought he'd completely disassociated himself from it!
Whoa. Mind blown.
That was sarcasm.
Whoa. Mind blown.
That was sarcasm.
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Roswell did involve a government cover-up, just not the one ufologists prefer. Debris came from Project Mogul, a classified attempt to detect Soviet nuclear tests. By the time the truth emerged, decades of secrecy had given the alien story ample room to grow. www.popularmechanics.com/science/a736...
The Government Knew the Weird Truth About the Roswell UFO—But Kept it Secret for 47 Years
While the 1947 Roswell Incident ignited a global UFO craze, few know of the top-secret military project that started it all.
www.popularmechanics.com
September 13, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Roswell did involve a government cover-up, just not the one ufologists prefer. Debris came from Project Mogul, a classified attempt to detect Soviet nuclear tests. By the time the truth emerged, decades of secrecy had given the alien story ample room to grow. www.popularmechanics.com/science/a736...
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Our Office receives questions about videos on Facebook & whether or not they can be trusted.
I took a look at one of them, and while you may think this is like shooting fish in a barrel, it may be useful to someone in your life.
My latest for @mcgilloss.bsky.social
www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/...
I took a look at one of them, and while you may think this is like shooting fish in a barrel, it may be useful to someone in your life.
My latest for @mcgilloss.bsky.social
www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/...
The “Don’t Trust Your Doctor” Facebook Videos That Lie to You
You’re scrolling through your Facebook feed when you encounter a link to a video that promises to reveal the true cause of something that’s been ailing you for years. You’ve been to the doctor but fee...
www.mcgill.ca
September 11, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Our Office receives questions about videos on Facebook & whether or not they can be trusted.
I took a look at one of them, and while you may think this is like shooting fish in a barrel, it may be useful to someone in your life.
My latest for @mcgilloss.bsky.social
www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/...
I took a look at one of them, and while you may think this is like shooting fish in a barrel, it may be useful to someone in your life.
My latest for @mcgilloss.bsky.social
www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/...
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🚨 Why scientists are starting to worry popular supplements could harm the aging brain wapo.st/4A6QyjF
"Supplements are biologically active substances ... not necessarily harmless..."
Admittedly, I'm a supplement cynic. And this research far from definitive.
⚠️ Still... watch supplement hype!
"Supplements are biologically active substances ... not necessarily harmless..."
Admittedly, I'm a supplement cynic. And this research far from definitive.
⚠️ Still... watch supplement hype!
Why scientists are starting to worry popular supplements could harm the aging brain
New studies raise questions about the use of Vitamin D, omega-3 fish oil and glucosamine supplements in some people.
wapo.st
September 10, 2026 at 4:12 PM
🚨 Why scientists are starting to worry popular supplements could harm the aging brain wapo.st/4A6QyjF
"Supplements are biologically active substances ... not necessarily harmless..."
Admittedly, I'm a supplement cynic. And this research far from definitive.
⚠️ Still... watch supplement hype!
"Supplements are biologically active substances ... not necessarily harmless..."
Admittedly, I'm a supplement cynic. And this research far from definitive.
⚠️ Still... watch supplement hype!
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From Joe Williams: Phosphorus, key for life on Earth, has never been seen in the planet-forming environment. The authors of today’s paper have sniffed out why and where the Phosphorus is hiding. ⚛️ 🔭 ☄️ 🧪 astrobites.org/2026/09/07/phosphorus-in-stars/
The Stinkiest Stars in Space
Phosphorus, key for life on Earth, has never been seen in the planet-forming environment. The authors of today’s paper have sniffed out why and where the Phosphorus is hiding.
astrobites.org
September 8, 2026 at 10:27 PM
From Joe Williams: Phosphorus, key for life on Earth, has never been seen in the planet-forming environment. The authors of today’s paper have sniffed out why and where the Phosphorus is hiding. ⚛️ 🔭 ☄️ 🧪 astrobites.org/2026/09/07/phosphorus-in-stars/
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Conspiracy beliefs are often seen as impervious to evidence. An AI chatbot tried something unfashionable and gave people evidence tailored to the specific conspiracy they believed. Belief fell by about 20%, with much of the effect still there two months later. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evid...
How to Change the Minds of Conspiracy Theory Believers
A new approach uses an innovative tool to convince people to abandon conspiracy beliefs: Artificial intelligence.
www.psychologytoday.com
September 7, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Conspiracy beliefs are often seen as impervious to evidence. An AI chatbot tried something unfashionable and gave people evidence tailored to the specific conspiracy they believed. Belief fell by about 20%, with much of the effect still there two months later. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evid...
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Why do humans keep eating other?! This documentary investigates the curious topic of cannibalistic behavior found in Homo sapiens and our ancestors. Featuring Briana Pobiner, a recipient of NCSE's Friend of Darwin award. youtu.be/ox1MNehE9MM?... #paleosky #bioanth 🧪🏺
Why Did Humans Eat Humans?
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Written by Carys Phillips
Art by the legendary Ettore Mazza:…
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September 6, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Why do humans keep eating other?! This documentary investigates the curious topic of cannibalistic behavior found in Homo sapiens and our ancestors. Featuring Briana Pobiner, a recipient of NCSE's Friend of Darwin award. youtu.be/ox1MNehE9MM?... #paleosky #bioanth 🧪🏺
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It never feels good realizing you’ve shared false information online, but it happens to us all sometimes.
You don’t have to be perfect to be a good digital citizen. See our site for resources on responsible sharing practices. ScienceUpFirst.com
#ScienceUpFirst
You don’t have to be perfect to be a good digital citizen. See our site for resources on responsible sharing practices. ScienceUpFirst.com
#ScienceUpFirst
September 3, 2026 at 4:41 PM
It never feels good realizing you’ve shared false information online, but it happens to us all sometimes.
You don’t have to be perfect to be a good digital citizen. See our site for resources on responsible sharing practices. ScienceUpFirst.com
#ScienceUpFirst
You don’t have to be perfect to be a good digital citizen. See our site for resources on responsible sharing practices. ScienceUpFirst.com
#ScienceUpFirst
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New study interviewed 19 people about science content they stumble on, never searched for. Almost everyone said the algorithm put it there, and engagement lives or dies on one gut check: does this feel relevant to me? If not, it's gone in a second. 🧵
September 2, 2026 at 7:53 PM
New study interviewed 19 people about science content they stumble on, never searched for. Almost everyone said the algorithm put it there, and engagement lives or dies on one gut check: does this feel relevant to me? If not, it's gone in a second. 🧵
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[NEW VIDEO] I just read three DUNE books in five weeks, so here’s the science of spice! youtu.be/SzXWohYOXqw?...
The Science of DUNE Spice
YouTube video by Kyle Hill
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September 1, 2026 at 6:19 PM
[NEW VIDEO] I just read three DUNE books in five weeks, so here’s the science of spice! youtu.be/SzXWohYOXqw?...
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Why would you make pharmaceuticals in orbit? This week on the @science.org podcast with @michaelgreshko.bsky.social and Julia Vaz www.science.org/content/podc...
August 31, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Why would you make pharmaceuticals in orbit? This week on the @science.org podcast with @michaelgreshko.bsky.social and Julia Vaz www.science.org/content/podc...
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Scientists uncover fossilized footprints that could potentially be the largest mammal to ever live alongside dinosaurs. www.science.org/content/arti... #FossilFriday
Footprints may reveal biggest known mammal from age of the dinosaurs
Beefy tracks point to a Cretaceous critter as big as a large dog or mountain lion
www.science.org
August 28, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Scientists uncover fossilized footprints that could potentially be the largest mammal to ever live alongside dinosaurs. www.science.org/content/arti... #FossilFriday
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Cryptid Town Festivals – Modern Cryptozoology
An updated look at a type of event proliferating in small town America.
moderncryptozoology.wordpress.com/2026/08/27/c...
An updated look at a type of event proliferating in small town America.
moderncryptozoology.wordpress.com/2026/08/27/c...
Cryptid Town Festivals
Festivals celebrating local cryptids are proliferating and bringing attention and tourism to small towns.
moderncryptozoology.wordpress.com
August 27, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Cryptid Town Festivals – Modern Cryptozoology
An updated look at a type of event proliferating in small town America.
moderncryptozoology.wordpress.com/2026/08/27/c...
An updated look at a type of event proliferating in small town America.
moderncryptozoology.wordpress.com/2026/08/27/c...
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Let's talk about Dolly the Sheep 🐑 & why she's named for Dolly PARTON.
Dolly, importantly, is NOT the first animal to be cloned.
That honor arguably goes to an un-named African clawed frog 🐸 (Xenopus laevis) in 1958.
Dolly is the first ADULT MAMMAL to be cloned.
Dolly, importantly, is NOT the first animal to be cloned.
That honor arguably goes to an un-named African clawed frog 🐸 (Xenopus laevis) in 1958.
Dolly is the first ADULT MAMMAL to be cloned.
Today in History: February 22nd
1997: A team of British scientists working under the direction of Ian Wilmut at the Roslin Institute near Edinburgh announced the birth of Dolly the sheep, the first clone of an adult mammal.
1997: A team of British scientists working under the direction of Ian Wilmut at the Roslin Institute near Edinburgh announced the birth of Dolly the sheep, the first clone of an adult mammal.
February 22, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Let's talk about Dolly the Sheep 🐑 & why she's named for Dolly PARTON.
Dolly, importantly, is NOT the first animal to be cloned.
That honor arguably goes to an un-named African clawed frog 🐸 (Xenopus laevis) in 1958.
Dolly is the first ADULT MAMMAL to be cloned.
Dolly, importantly, is NOT the first animal to be cloned.
That honor arguably goes to an un-named African clawed frog 🐸 (Xenopus laevis) in 1958.
Dolly is the first ADULT MAMMAL to be cloned.
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A 2025 Science paper reported that bonobos combine calls to create new meanings.
We analyzed its stats and then reanalysed the data. --> The claim did not hold up.
Our paper (open access): doi.org/10.7717/peer...
With @johanlind.bsky.social @annajonand.bsky.social
We analyzed its stats and then reanalysed the data. --> The claim did not hold up.
Our paper (open access): doi.org/10.7717/peer...
With @johanlind.bsky.social @annajonand.bsky.social
August 24, 2026 at 6:29 AM
A 2025 Science paper reported that bonobos combine calls to create new meanings.
We analyzed its stats and then reanalysed the data. --> The claim did not hold up.
Our paper (open access): doi.org/10.7717/peer...
With @johanlind.bsky.social @annajonand.bsky.social
We analyzed its stats and then reanalysed the data. --> The claim did not hold up.
Our paper (open access): doi.org/10.7717/peer...
With @johanlind.bsky.social @annajonand.bsky.social
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“Not everyone can emotionally connect with data, but they will remember how a picture made them feel.”
For #WorldPhotographyDay, Science’s Photography Managing Editor shares tips on how to successfully use photography to get your science noticed: https://scim.ag/4bWHYcN
For #WorldPhotographyDay, Science’s Photography Managing Editor shares tips on how to successfully use photography to get your science noticed: https://scim.ag/4bWHYcN
Help a photo editor out by creating good pictures in the field
scim.ag
August 19, 2026 at 4:30 PM
“Not everyone can emotionally connect with data, but they will remember how a picture made them feel.”
For #WorldPhotographyDay, Science’s Photography Managing Editor shares tips on how to successfully use photography to get your science noticed: https://scim.ag/4bWHYcN
For #WorldPhotographyDay, Science’s Photography Managing Editor shares tips on how to successfully use photography to get your science noticed: https://scim.ag/4bWHYcN
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Hey if you are in Eastern or Northern Canada right now you are experience a partial solar eclipse!
My favourite pinhole camera: Leaf shadows!
Just look at the ground shadows behind any tree to experience the eclipse live!
My favourite pinhole camera: Leaf shadows!
Just look at the ground shadows behind any tree to experience the eclipse live!
August 12, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Hey if you are in Eastern or Northern Canada right now you are experience a partial solar eclipse!
My favourite pinhole camera: Leaf shadows!
Just look at the ground shadows behind any tree to experience the eclipse live!
My favourite pinhole camera: Leaf shadows!
Just look at the ground shadows behind any tree to experience the eclipse live!
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New resource! Created in partnership with astronautical engineer Chloe Lipton, "Research Detectives" is a 50-page printable workbook that introduces children to the research process. Recommended for ages 7-10. Get it on Critikid for $10: critikid.com/worksheets/r...
August 12, 2026 at 4:41 PM
New resource! Created in partnership with astronautical engineer Chloe Lipton, "Research Detectives" is a 50-page printable workbook that introduces children to the research process. Recommended for ages 7-10. Get it on Critikid for $10: critikid.com/worksheets/r...
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From Serat Saad: Pairs of stars are mysteriously missing from the middle of ancient star clusters. ⚛️ 🔭 ☄️ 🧪 astrobites.org/2026/08/07/where-have-all-the-star-couples-gone/
Where Have All the Star Couples Gone?
Pairs of stars are mysteriously missing from the middle of ancient star clusters.
astrobites.org
August 12, 2026 at 3:15 AM
From Serat Saad: Pairs of stars are mysteriously missing from the middle of ancient star clusters. ⚛️ 🔭 ☄️ 🧪 astrobites.org/2026/08/07/where-have-all-the-star-couples-gone/
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In a game of cosmic will-they-or-won't-they, in a few billion years the sun will swell up into a red giant and maybe eat Earth.
Or maybe not. The latest is "not", but that keeps changing.
badastronomy.beehiiv.com/p/will-the-d...
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Or maybe not. The latest is "not", but that keeps changing.
badastronomy.beehiiv.com/p/will-the-d...
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Will the dying sun eat Earth or not?
When the sun becomes red giant, it may not consume our planet after all. Plus: Watch the Perseid meteors shower this week!
badastronomy.beehiiv.com
August 10, 2026 at 2:40 PM
In a game of cosmic will-they-or-won't-they, in a few billion years the sun will swell up into a red giant and maybe eat Earth.
Or maybe not. The latest is "not", but that keeps changing.
badastronomy.beehiiv.com/p/will-the-d...
🧪 🔭
Or maybe not. The latest is "not", but that keeps changing.
badastronomy.beehiiv.com/p/will-the-d...
🧪 🔭
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I have bad news: physiognomy is back.
You know, the idea that morally good people are beautiful and that villains have scars?
It’s being legitimized through AI and fatally flawed research papers.
My latest for @mcgilloss.bsky.social
www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/...
You know, the idea that morally good people are beautiful and that villains have scars?
It’s being legitimized through AI and fatally flawed research papers.
My latest for @mcgilloss.bsky.social
www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/...
When AI Looks Into Your Face, It Spits Out Dangerous Nonsense
I am a bear. So says AI. I scroll down the lengthy report on my iPad and I smile. I am a watchful, steady guardian; a person of quiet, formidable substance; and I have a broad, square-angle jawline th...
www.mcgill.ca
August 7, 2026 at 1:36 PM
I have bad news: physiognomy is back.
You know, the idea that morally good people are beautiful and that villains have scars?
It’s being legitimized through AI and fatally flawed research papers.
My latest for @mcgilloss.bsky.social
www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/...
You know, the idea that morally good people are beautiful and that villains have scars?
It’s being legitimized through AI and fatally flawed research papers.
My latest for @mcgilloss.bsky.social
www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/...