Bench Talk | Does Oscillococcinum Work? October Comet, Mini-Moon & Planets - Starlink | Oct 7, 2024

Have you heard of Oscillococcinum, a purported homeopathic treatment for the flu? Guest contributor Mark Alsip tells us the theory behind it, how it is synthesized, and about it's effectiveness. Other stories cover the new over-the-counter birth-control pill now available to all ages, and about how you can see Starlink satellites in our night sky. Plus, news on the coming comet and mini-moon. Scott Miller tells us what other planets, constellations and meteor showers we can see in the night sky this October. ‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ is a weekly radio program that airs on WFMP Louisville FORward Radio 106.5 FM (forwardradio.org) every Monday at 7:30 pm, Tuesday at 11:30 am, and Wednesday at 7:30 am. Visit our Facebook page for links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal Music (Piano Sonata No. 8, 2nd movement, 'Pathetique' by Ludwig van Beethoven) provided via public domain by Paul Pitman, 2023.