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Skeptoid

Skeptoid

Brian Dunning

Science

Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 1074

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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 2026Duration 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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Mic'd Up: Brian's Blood Donation Interview

vendredi 6 février 2026Duration 14:22

Brian gets questioned while giving blood.

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Skeptoid #1019: Testing the Thunderstorm Generator

Episode 1019

mardi 16 décembre 2025Duration 17:44

This device claims to be able to dramatically improve the efficiency and emissions of any internal combustion engine.

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Skeptoid #938: Vampire Facials

Episode 938

mardi 28 mai 2024Duration 15:45

This procedure promising facial rejuvenation is basically a full face tattoo of your own blood.

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Skeptoid #53: Borley Rectory: the World's Most Haunted House?

Episode 53

jeudi 5 juillet 2007Duration 13:51

This "world's most haunted house" was the invention of an imaginative showman and author.

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Skeptoid #52: Science Magazines Violating Their Own Missions

Episode 52

samedi 30 juin 2007Duration 07:58

Science magazines continue to undermine themselves by publishing ads for pseudoscientific products.

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Skeptoid #51: Ethanol: Miracle Fuel, or Not?

Episode 51

lundi 25 juin 2007Duration 08:39

Ethanol as a fuel may be carbon neutral, but offers few other benefits.

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Skeptoid #50: How to Identify a "Good" Scientific Journal

Episode 50

vendredi 15 juin 2007Duration 10:53

Here is how to tell whose "scientific journal" article is actually more reputable.

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Skeptoid #49: Unconscious Research of Global Consciousness

Episode 49

dimanche 10 juin 2007Duration 12:39

Some say that the collective emotions of humans can influence electronic hardware.

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Skeptoid #48: The Bible Code: Enigmas for Dummies

Episode 48

mardi 5 juin 2007Duration 11:00

Despite claims of divine origin, "Bible Codes" are found in every long manuscript, even random text.

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