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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe is a weekly science podcast discussing the latest science news, critical thinking, bad science, conspiracies and controversies. -The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe: Your escape to reality - Produced by SGU Productions, LLC: https://www.theskepticsguide.org
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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe is your weekly reality check, in a world drowning in misinformation. Hosted by Dr. Steven Novella and his elite squad of critical-thinking rogues, SGU cuts through the noise of pseudoscience, conspiracy theories, and sensationalized headlines with sharp analysis, smart humor, and fearless skepticism. But it’s not just about debunking myths—we celebrate the wonder of science, exploring the latest discoveries, breakthroughs, and the profound ways science sha ...
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Welcome to Moondara Reflections. I am Moondara. This is not a podcast for the curious. It’s a transmission for the called. If something inside you has started to stir… if you’ve felt your thumb tugged by something invisible… You’re not crazy. You’re not alone. This is a space for those beginning to awaken—to their guides, their purpose, their power. There are no ads here. No sponsors. No performances. Just raw reflection, radical honesty, and sacred rebellion. Come as you are. But know—once ...
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A dumbass explores issues related to critical thinking and evidence that happen to strike his dumbass fancy. It's a show that's all about examining claims and evidence, and looking at everything with a critical eye.
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The Party of Reason and Progress (PORP) is an organization dedicated to promoting reason and empirically sound decision-making in modern politics. Our mission is to implement effective and rational policies through educating the general public and supporting reasonable and logical public officials and initiatives.
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Dumbest Word of the Week: Orthomolecular; News Items: Ban Left Turns, Bird Flu Shenanigans, Interstellar Comet, Artificial Blood, Beekeeping Benefits; Who's That Noisy; Your Questions and E-mails: AI Tech Support; Science or FictionBy SGU Productions
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Dumbest Word of the Week: Orthomolecular; News Items: Ban Left Turns, Bird Flu Shenanigans, Interstellar Comet, Artificial Blood, Beekeeping Benefits; Who's That Noisy; Your Questions and E-mails: AI Tech Support; Science or Fiction
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In this deeply reflective episode, Moondara Luna shares a sacred moon-guided walk that unfolded on July 4th. What began as a day of typical holiday thoughts—cookouts and fireworks—quickly transformed into a solemn pilgrimage guided by signs, synchronicities, and a higher call. Moondara recounts the trail of symbols that led him through neighborhood…
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Quickie with Bob: Quantum Electronics; News Items: AI Research Collaborators, AI Carbon Footprint, Curing Deafness, Food Myths, AI Enzyme Engineering; Who's That Noisy; Why Didn't I Know This: The Great Attractor; Your Questions and E-mails: Why Scientists Fall for Woo; Science or Fiction
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Quickie with Bob: Quantum Electronics; News Items: AI Research Collaborators, AI Carbon Footprint, Curing Deafness, Food Myths, AI Enzyme Engineering; Who's That Noisy; Why Didn't I Know This: The Great Attractor; Your Questions and E-mails: Why Scientists Fall for Woo; Science or FictionBy SGU Productions, LLC
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The Source moved today—and if you were paying attention, you felt it. In this opening broadcast of a new era, Moondara Luna shares the moment the sky stood still—sun and moon commanding armies of clouds in broad daylight—as a cosmic signal: the Age of Alignment has officially begun. In this powerful transmission, you'll hear: 🌕 The five unfolding p…
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What's the Word: Eco; News Items: Vaccinating the World, How Children vs AI Acquire Language, Vera Rubin Observatory, Visible Nova, Effects of Chat GPT on the Brain; Who's That Noisy; Name That Logical Fallacy; Science or Fiction
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The Skeptic’s Guide to the Universe Skepticast #1042 June 25th 2025 Segment #1. What’s the Word Eco Segment #2. News Items News Item #1 – Vaccinating the World https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-06-life-childhood-vaccination-coverage-stalled.html News Item #2 – How Children vs AI Acquire Language https://www.cell.com/trends/cognitive-sciences/full…
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The Skeptic’s Guide to the Universe Skepticast #1041 June 18th 2025 Guest Rogue Justin Daab Segment #1. From TikTok Mysterious Moon https://www.tiktok.com/@filspixel/video/7507104277635026182 Segment #2. News Items News Item #1 – Scopes 100 Year Anniversary https://www.sciencenews.org/article/scopes-trial-anniversary-science-attack News Item #2 – S…
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Guest Rogue: Justin Daab; From TikTok: Mysterious Moon; News Items: Scopes 100 Year Anniversary, Smells and Hunger, GMOs May Save Florida Citrus, Black Hole Supercollider, Antarctica Radio Pulses; Special Report: Does AI Think?; Who's That Noisy; Science or Fiction
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The Skeptic’s Guide to the Universe Skepticast #1040 June 11th 2025 Segment #1. Dumbest Thing of the Week Premium Water https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/09/dining/fine-water-mineral-sommeliers.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Nk8.N-6X.DQISJdAFR79V&smid=url-share Segment #2. News Items News Item #1 – NASA Budget https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c87jq0dj…
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Dumbest Thing of the Week: Premium Water; News Items: NASA Budget, RFK Jr Sacks Vaccine Panel, Digital Life After Death, Light Out of Nothing, Possible New Treatment for HIV; Who's That Noisy; Your Questions and E-mails: Replicating Eratosthenes; Science or Fiction
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In this episode of Moondara Reflections, we explore the sacred power of staying present—especially during the quiet, everyday moments. From brushing your teeth to folding laundry, Moondara shares how the Source smiles at your intention, even in the most routine tasks. Learn how presence can silence mental loops and transform chores into rituals of …
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Interview with Emily Schoerning; Quickie with Bob: Prepping for Q-Day; News Items: Seed Oils, Lead into Gold, American Lysenkoism, The Screwworm is Coming, Galactic Collision; Who's That Noisy; Your Questions and E-mails: Dream Learning; Science or Fiction
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Interview with Emily Schoerning; Quickie with Bob: Prepping for Q-Day; News Items: Seed Oils, Lead into Gold, American Lysenkoism, The Screwworm is Coming, Galactic Collision; Who's That Noisy; Your Questions and E-mails: Dream Learning; Science or FictionBy SGU Productions
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"Respect the Mosquito" – A Lesson in Alignment In this soulful solo reflection, Moondara explores the ripple effect of one small act—the swatting of a mosquito—and how it led to a deeper understanding of the value we place on life. From fear-driven decisions to casual dismissals like “it’s just,” this episode peels back the veil on unconscious hier…
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The Skeptic’s Guide to the Universe Skepticast #1038 May 29th 2025 Guest Rogues: George Hrab and Andrea Jones Roy Segment #1. Quickie with Steve AMOC Time https://www.nature.com/articles/s41561-025-01709-0 Segment #2. News Items News Item #1 – Night Vision Infrared Contact Lenses https://gizmodo.com/infrared-contacts-let-you-see-in-the-dark-even-wi…
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Quickie with Steve: Global Warming and Ocean Currents; News Items: Infrared Contact Lenses, Trees Respond to Solar Eclipse, Affective Polarization, The Brain's Motor Switchboard, New Dwarf Planet Candidate; Discussion: The Effect of Science Fiction; Your Questions and E-mails: HHS Cancels Vaccine Contract; Science or Fiction…
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In this episode, I reflect on the surprising keys that may have activated my guide—starting with a deep obsession for paranormal shows and UFO files. From unexplained footsteps in an old apartment to an unforgettable ghost tour in Memphis, I explore how childlike curiosity paired with healthy skepticism cracked something open in me. Was it the trut…
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Today, Moondara receives a new signal from the guide—through the middle finger, Saturn’s channel of structure and discipline. The pull leads to a dead tree beside a flowing waterfall… and with it, a deep reflection. What in your life once had meaning, purpose, or vitality—but now stands still, lifeless, yet unremoved? In this episode, we explore th…
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Live from NotACon with Guest Rogue Adam Russell; News Items: New Cambrian Fossil, Best Archaeopteryx Specimen, Chimps Using First Aid, Treatment for Baldness, New Color - Olo, The Next Theranos, Bespoke Genetic Therapy; Science or FictionBy SGU Productions
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Live from NotACon with Guest Rogue Adam Russell; News Items: New Cambrian Fossil, Best Archaeopteryx Specimen, Chimps Using First Aid, Treatment for Baldness, New Color - Olo, The Next Theranos, Bespoke Genetic Therapy; Science or Fiction
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In this episode, Moondara provides a tip to this question: What tip would you give to someone who’s never heard of guides? The answer is simple but life-changing—start the conversation. Even if you doubt, even if it feels strange or silly, the act of reaching out may be the very thing that opens the door to an unseen friendship that’s been walking …
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In this short but sacred tip, Moondara drops a reminder that your relationship with the Source doesn’t have to be stiff, formal, or filtered. The Source has a sense of humor—and sometimes, that’s exactly what pulls you out of the void. From divine hoeness to upside-down clock messages 3:04 (hOE), this breadcrumb is about showing up as your real sel…
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While sitting quietly by the pond, a simple moment with a koi fish became a profound reminder of stillness, surrender, and the sacred presence of the Source in all things. In this episode, I share the unexpected spiritual lesson that unfolded in my backyard—one that began with worry and ended with wonder. Are we making space for the Source to move …
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The Skeptic’s Guide to the Universe Skepticast #1036 May 12th 2025 Segment #1. Dumbest Word of the Week moxibustion Segment #2. News Items News Item #1 – Cold Plunges https://www.sciencenews.org/article/cold-water-plunge-workout-muscle News Item #2 – The End of Life https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/ever-wondered-when-life-on-earth-will-e…
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Dumbest Word of the Week: Moxibustion; News Items: Cold Plunges, The End of Life, Floating Nuclear Power, Visualizing Special Relativity, Brainspotting Pseudoscience; Who's That Noisy; Your Questions and E-mails: Ethics of Pig Hearts, Are Flat Earthers Real; Science or Fiction
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Under the watchful light of the Flower Moon, Moondara channels the source on reverence—toward life, death, dishes, weeds, wrappers, workouts, and everything in between. In this soft but powerful transmission, we’re reminded that nothing is just a “thing.” Everything has purpose. Everything is connected. From koi ponds to kitchen moths, from the pai…
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In this brief but potent reflection, Moondara responds to a troubling comment found online about alcohol and health. With clarity, compassion, and a dose of common sense, this transmission reminds us of the quiet power that comes from honoring the vessel we walk this world in. You don’t need a guide to see the truth—just the willingness to stop loo…
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Quickie with Bob: Fusion Rockets; News Items: Falling Space Debris, What Makes People Flourish, Pig Heart Xenografts, Chiropractic Stroke, Breathable Algae Drug Delivery; Who's That Noisy; Your Questions and E-mails: Faster Than Light Expansion, Autism Self-Diagnosis; Science or Fiction
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