Be Skeptikal Dammit:  Germ Theory Denial Wildlife:  Sponges & All the Medicines They Provide Researched:  The Patriarchy & Christianity Positive:  Breakthrough Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer References: germ theory denial   https://theconversation.com/germ-theory-denialism-is-alive-and-well-and-taking-the-nuance-out-of-scientific-debate-163408   https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Germ_theory_denialism   https://arstechnica.com/science/2021/08/deep-dive-into-stupid-meet-the-growing-group-that-rejects-germ-theory/  https://www.amnh.org/exhibitions ..read more

Be Skeptikal Dammit:  New Americanized Version of Bible Environment:  First Space Junk Fine Issued in US Wildlife:   Snails Munching on Snail Mail Banks Making Immoral Investments Positive:  Amazing New Treatment for Sickle Cell Anemia Show Notes: https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Conservapedia:The_Conservative_Bible_Project   https://www.conservapedia.com/Conservative_Bible_Project   https://www.bbc.com/news/business-67191069   https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/fda-approves-first-crispr-gene-editing-treatment-for-sickle-cell-disease/   https://www ..read more

Be Skeptikal Dammit:  see researched segment Environment:  newly discovered way to break down major class of forevrer chemicals Wildlife:  some updates on the mass elephant deaths of 2020 Researched:  the alternative reality that is Conservapedia Positive:  vollunteers shovelling snow for those who can't Show Notes:   new tech for breaking down 'forever chemicals'   https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/scientists-find-a-new-technique-for-breaking-down-forever-chemicals-180980623/   https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/cheap-new-method-bre ..read more

Be Skeptikal Dammit:  Most Used Climate Myths & the Arguments Against Them Environment:  Climate Friendly Flying Wildlife:  Sandbox Tree Positive:  14 Year Old Invents Skin Cancer Soap Show Notes: common climate myths   https://www.cbsnews.com/news/climate-change-myths-what-science-really-says/     Sandbox Tree   https://www.britannica.com/plant/sandbox-tree   https://www.upworthy.com/dynamite-tree-explosive-fruit   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hura_crepitans   climate friendly flying   https://www.vox.com/climate/23922939/airlin ..read more

Be Skeptikal Dammit:  Spotting Misinformation Environment:  Synthetic Sponges to Soak up Microplastics Wildlife:  Right Whale Numbers May be Levelling Off Positive:  Incredible New Blood Cancer Treatment Being Offered to Those For Whom Other Treatments Have Failed Show Notes: Spotting Misinformation   https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-spot-abortion-misinformation/   https://www.acog.org/advocacy/abortion-is-essential/come-prepared/combating-abortion-myths-tool-kit   synthetic sponges soak up microplatics   https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innova ..read more

Be Skeptikal Dammit:  The Book Banning Klanned Karenhood Environment:  Crushing Volcanic Rock for Crop Lands Researched:  The Rapture & Rapture Anxiety Positive:  Smart Knife 'Smells' Cancer Show Notes: Moms for Liberty and Storm & Fury   https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2023/11/a-mom-is-outraged-that-moms-for-liberty-used-her-daughter-in-a-harebrained-scheme-to-ban-a-book/#:~:text=Moms%20for%20Liberty%20went%20after,one%20character%20almost%20has%20sex.   https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/florida-moms-for-liberty-member-demands-criminal-investigation-over-fan ..read more

Be Skeptikal Dammit:  Counterfeit Drug Puts Australians in Hospital Environment:  Plastics in the Ocean Help Make Pathogens More Virulent Main and Positive:  I Made it to 100! Show Notes: Fake weight loss drug   https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-67217729   https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jan/06/tga-investigates-influencers-after-diabetes-drug-ozempic-promoted-as-weight-loss-treatment   https://au.news.yahoo.com/aussie-husbands-plea-after-wife-dies-trying-to-lose-weight-for-daughters-wedding-213812998.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6 ..read more

Be Skeptikal Dammit:  History of They/Them as a singular Environment:  The Dying Amazon & Ancient Carvings Revealed Wildlife:  Where did the snow crabs go & a mass die off of pink river dolphins Positive:  One injection and kids born deaf can hear Show Notes: https://www.scu.edu/media/offices/provost/writing-center/resources/Tips-Singular-Pronoun-They.pdf   https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/singular-they-history   https://blogs.illinois.edu/view/25/677177   https://www.historians.org/research-and-publications/perspectives-on-history/april-2020/singula ..read more

Be Skeptikal Dammit:  Don't Eat Borax Environment:  Making Hydrogen from Sea Water Researched:  Project 2025's Mandate for Leadership part 3 Show Notes: https://www.eco-business.com/news/scientists-develop-technology-to-produce-green-hydrogen-from-seawater/#:~:text=Green%20hydrogen%20is%20produced%20from,a%20device%20called%20an%20electrolyser.   https://www.science.org/content/article/splitting-seawater-provide-endless-source-green-hydrogen   https://nypost.com/2023/07/20/dexperts-blast-tiktok-trend-as-dangerous/   https://www.healthline.com/health-news/drinking ..read more

Be Skeptikal Dammit:  Salt Lamps Environment:   Wildlife:  Platypus Researched:  Project 2025 & The Mandate for Leadership; a Conservative fascist manifesto Positive:  2nd Isolated Asgard Cell Show Notes: https://www.healthline.com/health/himalayan-salt-lamps#purification   https://www.realsimple.com/health/mind-mood/what-do-salt-lamps-do   https://www.iqair.com/us/newsroom/himalayan-salt-lamp-debunked   https://www.ripleys.com/weird-news/platypuses-were-fake/    https://www.quantamagazine.org/primitive-asgard-cells-show-life-on-the-brink-o ..read more