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Do Superstitious Rituals Work?
Pablo Sandoval Let us stipulate that there is no magic. Sleight-of-hand, deception, illusion, and conjuring, yes, but no “real” magic. On this, most science-minded people agree. But when it comes to...
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Sometimes what is missing from a psychic reading is more interesting—and more important—than what was actually said. Case in point: In the summer of 2016, as a promo for the third season of E!...
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Moving Science’s Statistical Goalposts
In 1989, Ralph Rosnow and Robert Rosenthal, two well-respected experts on statistical methods in psychology, wrote the following memorable line: “We want to underscore that, surely, God loves the .06...
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Ayurveda: Ancient Superstition, Not Ancient Wisdom
Photo Credit: Amila Tennakoon I frequently get emails asking whether I think a certain treatment is supported by evidence or is quackery. I recently got one from an elderly man who was wondering...
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Una tecnología consistentemente errónea
Artículo traducido por Alejandro Borgo, Director del CFI/Argentina. Frecuentemente he sido invitado a participar como consejero en casos o investigaciones judiciales donde podría ser útil debido a mi...
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The Roswell Incident at 70: Facts, Not Myths
The seventieth anniversary of the so-called Roswell Incident came and went this past summer with a refreshing lack of fuss. One might even hope to think the passions it evokes among believers that a...
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Hollywood Curse Legends
Hollywood, myth-infused home of the movie industry, is like any other town in that it has its share of curses and mysterious legends. Stories about cursed productions take on a life of their own,...
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Critical Thinking and Parenting: How Skepticism Saved My Special Needs Kid...
As a skeptic, I try to view the world in a rational way, but I’m also a parent, which means I’m insane. In April 1995, I became very ill. My doctor performed tests and found a parasite dwelling in my...
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Ten Questions (and Answers) about Teaching Evolution
1. What do you think are the main factors that influence how effective a biology teacher is at teaching evolution? It’s all about content knowledge. A teacher should know the definition of a...
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Becoming Fantastic: Why Some People Embellish Their Already Accomplished...
“There is no shortage of stories from impressive people attesting to the reality of UFO technology or extraterrestrial bodies held in secret at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, or near Area 51 or...
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Pizzagate and Beyond: Using Social Research to Understand Conspiracy Legends
IT HAPPENED less than a year ago. On December 4, 2016, customers were sitting down for a Sunday afternoon meal in the Washington, D.C., pizzeria Comet Ping Pong. Known locally for its quirky...
View ArticleAn interview with Britt Hermes at CSICon
Britt Marie Hermes used to practice naturopathy… until she realized it was pseudoscience. She now sheds a much-needed light on the belief system of naturopathy and its dangerous practices. Jonathan...
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Recent Developments in ‘Eastern’ Science
An email correspondent occasionally sends me items of interest from the Indian press. He recently sent me two clippings about initiatives to solve all of India’s problems by studying the Vedas (for...
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Sonic Attack Claims Are Unjustified: Just Follow the Facts
Regardless of what you may be hearing in the news, claims that a “sonic attack” took place in Cuba are dubious. If one follows the facts and leaves politics aside, the evidence overwhelmingly points...
View ArticleAn interview with Kevin Folta at CSICon
Kevin Folta is the chairman of the Horticultural Sciences department at the University of Florida. He recalls his recent visit to Uganda where he saw Ugandan scientists using genetic engineering to...
View ArticleOne of our own is in trouble…
Dear skeptical friends, You may know that Britt Hermes, who is an international skeptical campaigner about naturopathy, is currently being sued for defamation. Britt used to be a naturopath herself,...
View ArticleAn interview with Eugenie Scott at CSICon
Eugenie Scott is a Bay Area Skeptic and the former director of the National Center for Science Education. She has spent most of her career fighting for the science of evolution and climate change....
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Something Fishy: Fish Oil Supplements
Fish oil supplements are immensely popular these days. According to the New York Times, 10 percent of Americans consume fish oil supplements regularly. In the United States, fish oil supplements...
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MMA: Mixed Magical Absurdity?
In addition to being a comedian and skeptic, a lot of people don’t know that I train MMA, or mixed martial arts, fighters for organizations like the UFC. Martial arts and fighting is a passion of...
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De entrañable curandero a peligro público
Se ha paseado desde 1996 como un gurú de la salud por las principales cadenas de televisión, radios y periódicos españoles. En los últimos veinte años, Txumari Alfaro ha recomendado a mis...
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