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| Rational Alchemy 02/13/2010 |
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| Written by Brian Walsh | |||
| Monday, 15 February 2010 18:07 | |||
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This week we were joined in studio by Dr. Tom Stohlgren, a research ecologist for Colorado State University. Tom came in to discuss the scientific method, how to properly run a study, and critical thought.
*** A Correction From Jeff Wagg
"Folks, I apparently described the Bernoulli Effect BACKWARDS. Air flows faster over the wing, not under it, and this is what causes lift. Also, I learned that there is a huge controversy over the Bernoulli Effect and flying that rivals the Anthropomorphic Global Warming debates. Anyway, I'm sorry I screwed that up. If you'd like more gory details, please visit this article: http://www.randi.org/site/
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