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Debunking B.S. (Bad Science)

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In a world rife with misinformation, it's important to know how to detect and debunk the bad science often heard in the news or online. A panel of experts discuss useful tools for detecting bogus claims, fact-checking science, and helping others tell fact from fabrication.

Featuring:

Phil Plait, "The Bad Astronomer"
Katie Mack, AstroKatie on Twitter
Ann Reid, Executive Director of the National Center for Science Education
and moderated by Planetary Radio's Mat Kaplan

Recorded on February 14th, 2021 at The Planetary Society's Planetfest '21 virtual conference.