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The Skeptic Zone


Aug 27, 2017

0:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders
Including Evan Bernstein from the Skeptics Guide to the Universe remarks during the solar eclipse.

0:07:14
A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev
This week Eran chats to Astronomer Dr Pamela Gay, the Director of Technology and Citizen Science at the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. Planet maps and more!
https://www.astrosociety.org
http://www.astronomycast.com

0:17:50
The Raw Skeptic Report... with Heidi Robertson
Exciting news for the Northern Rivers Vaccination Supporters Group as they have been nominated the North Coast Primary Health Network’s 2017 Community Choice Excellence Award. You can view their video and vote here:
http://ncphn.org.au/excellence/community-choice

0:22:16
Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee
With Shuj Esufali
Let's make algae Australian of the Year!
The first evidence of an algae explosion which led to all life on Earth has been found in central Australia. It's time we recognised this little Aussie battler.
bit.ly/2whTkFj

0:24:04
Anti-Vax doctor outs himself after a screening of VaXXed.
A Melbourne doctor who promotes “natural healing” and who helps parents to avoid compulsory vaccinations for their children is reportedly being investigated by Australia’s health watchdog.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/aug/24/doctor-investigated-over-helping-unvaccinated-children-avoid-no-jab-no-play-law-reports
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/antivax-melbourne-gp-john-piesse-faces-suspension-by-medical-regulator-20170824-gy30qt.html
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2017/aug/26/melbourne-gp-accused-of-helping-parents-avoid-vaccinations-reprimanded-13-years-ago

0:40:48
Maynard's Spooky Action....
Maynard at Sydney Science Festival - Schools Event at the Australian Museum
Interviews with...
Tthe Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute
http://amsi.org.au
Dr Anne Marie Musser Honorary Research Associate at Australian Museum -
Jenolan Caves - University of New South Wales
http://www.jenolancaves.org.au
Thomas Jeffries from the Joint Academic Microbiology Seminars
http://www.jams.org.au
Olga from the WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo on Darling Harbour
https://www.wildlifesydney.com.au
Also hightlights and fun with the Mystery Investigators show.
http://www.mysteryinvestigators.com

Also...
Richard Saunders and Tim Medham - late night radio segment
http://www.2gb.com/?s=Skeptics
Maynard and Bunga Bunga maynard.com.au
CSI Con - Las Vagas http://csiconference.org
European Skeptics Congress - Wroclaw http://euroscepticscon.org
QED - Manchester qedcon.org
Skepticon Sydney http://www.skeptics.com.au