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The Skeptic Zone


Aug 20, 2017

0:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders

0:05:22
Look out! Total Solar Eclipse 2017
Evan Bernstein from the Skeptics Guide to the Universe joins us to talk about the upcoming eclipse. Evan also notes the 10 year anniversary since the passing of Perry DeAngelis.
https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_eclipse_of_July_22,_2028

0:18:00
Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee
With Kelly Wong
In the green corner: South Australia's newly announced solar thermal power plant. In the black corner: Queensland's proposed coal mine. Which form of energy production will triumph? We know where we're placing our bets
https://www.australiascience.tv/vod/brew-ha-ha-australias-energy-showdown

0:19:42
The Raw Skeptic Report... with Heidi Robertson
While at the recent Star Stuff Astronomy weekend, Heidi met John who has touching story to tell of the struggle of his late son. A cautionary message for us all about the dangers of not vaccinating.
https://campaigns.health.gov.au/immunisationfacts

0:31:44
Maynard's Spooky Action....
Maynard at Sydney Science Festival, live from the Powerhouse Museum
Interviews with...
Yarra the Diamond Python
https://taronga.org.au
Dr Jodi Rowley
http://jodirowley.com
Dr Joanne Ocock
http://www.csu.edu.au/research/ilws/team/profiles/adjuncts/jo-ocock
Dr Rebecca Swanson
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/news?search=Hunter%20river%20reports
https://sydneyscience.com.au/2017

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