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From the pages of The Skeptic magazine, this is The Skeptic podcast, bringing you the best of the magazine’s expert analysis of pseudoscience, conspiracy theory and claims of the paranormal. Featuring articles from Chris French, Aaron Rabinowitz, Edzard Ernst, and Sarah Hearne.
Alice looks at the role of peptides in the body, and why they're increasingly being recommended by biohackers and MAHA bros. Meanwhile, Mike finds a surprising villain in the Tetris movie.
Episode 54 of our satirical, skeptical comedy podcast recorded live at QED 2023. Appearing alongside host Andy Wilson are Jordan Holmes, Cara Santa Maria, and Michael Marshall.
To meet consumer demand for a reduction in plastic, Starbucks introduced the 'Sippy Lid'. The only problem? It actually increased plastic waste.
The post The Starbucks ‘Sippy Lid’ and the marketing doublespeak of greenwashing appeared first on The Skeptic.
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