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Big Picture Science

The surprising connections in science and technology that give you the Big Picture. Astronomer Seth Shostak and science journalist Molly Bentley are joined each week by leading researchers, techies, and journalists to provide a smart and humorous take on science. Our regular "Skeptic Check" episodes cast a critical eye on pseudoscience.

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Mars Attracts

Feb 8, 2021
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Iron, Coal, Wood

Feb 1, 2021
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Skeptic Check: Shared Reality

Jan 25, 2021
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Supercomputer Showdown (rebroadcast)

Jan 18, 2021
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Skeptic Check: Betting on Pseudoscience (rebroadcast)

Jan 11, 2021
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Headed for Trouble (rebroadcast)

Jan 4, 2021
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For Good Measure (rebroadcast)

Dec 28, 2020
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Handling the Holidays (rebroadcast)

Dec 21, 2020
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Fire Clouds and Ice-teroids

Dec 14, 2020
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Skeptic Check: Shroom with a View

Dec 7, 2020