SCOUT· 39%2h 11m·2026-10-03·ScienceThe Skeptics Guide #1108 - Oct 3 2026
Special Guests: Christian Hubicki and Julia Novella; Designing Your Dream Costume; Conspiracy Theories; News Items: Stellar Streams and Dark Matter, Possible Cause of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, IgNobels 2026, Pet Bird Research, Speedrunning Video Games; Science or Fiction
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“TIMESTAMPS [0:37] Special Guests Christian Hubicki and Julia Novella [2:03] Your Dream Costume Design [19:13] Conspiracy Theories [41:42] News Item #1 – Stellar Streams and Dark Matter [52:27] News Item #2 – Possible Cause of Chronic Fatigu…”
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