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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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Skeptoid #1027: Radioactive Relics: The Missing RTGs
Episode 1027
mardi 10 février 2026 • Duration 17:34
Radioactive nuclear generators sit out in the environment, posing a real hazard. They're mostly — but not all — in Russia.
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vendredi 6 février 2026 • Duration 14:22
Brian gets questioned while giving blood.
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Episode 1019
mardi 16 décembre 2025 • Duration 17:44
This device claims to be able to dramatically improve the efficiency and emissions of any internal combustion engine.
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Episode 938
mardi 28 mai 2024 • Duration 15:45
This procedure promising facial rejuvenation is basically a full face tattoo of your own blood.
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Episode 53
jeudi 5 juillet 2007 • Duration 13:51
This "world's most haunted house" was the invention of an imaginative showman and author.
Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesSkeptoid #52: Science Magazines Violating Their Own Missions
Episode 52
samedi 30 juin 2007 • Duration 07:58
Science magazines continue to undermine themselves by publishing ads for pseudoscientific products.
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Episode 51
lundi 25 juin 2007 • Duration 08:39
Ethanol as a fuel may be carbon neutral, but offers few other benefits.
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Episode 50
vendredi 15 juin 2007 • Duration 10:53
Here is how to tell whose "scientific journal" article is actually more reputable.
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Episode 49
dimanche 10 juin 2007 • Duration 12:39
Some say that the collective emotions of humans can influence electronic hardware.
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Episode 48
mardi 5 juin 2007 • Duration 11:00
Despite claims of divine origin, "Bible Codes" are found in every long manuscript, even random text.
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