Episode 4 - Weird Science Phenomena and Conspiracy Theories

The Biobusters professors discuss weird scientific phenomena and tackle a couple conspiracy theories. Also, the professors discuss a possible explanation as to why people tend to believe in conspiracy theories.

 

Show notes:

References:

Bermuda Triangle

https://www.livescience.com/63242-bermuda-triangle-rogue-waves.html

Sleep paralysis

https://www.livescience.com/21653-brain-chemicals-sleep-paralysis.html

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/09/160919151320.htm

Flat Earthers and Conspiracy Theories

https://www.forbes.com/sites/trevornace/2018/04/04/only-two-thirds-of-american-millennials-believe-the-earth-is-round/#540d9917ec66

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5646574/

 

Music by Bahaa Naamani

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