Skepticism

Black Pope, Bad Omen? Apocalyptic fears, Nostradamus, and the Papal succession

Gabriel Andrade -
Misinterpreted 'predictions' about a black pope ushering in the end times reveal more about contemporary biases than about Nostradamus
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Alternative Medicine

Google’s AI promoted unproven mushroom supplement with questionable testimonials

Michael Marshall -
Lignosus claims that their mushroom supplement treats COPD – serious claims based on no evidence, yet Google's AI search actively endorsed it
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From the archive: Should we take paranormal claims seriously?

Lewis Jones -
From the archives in 1991, Lewis Jones outlines some reasons not to test psychics or take paranormal claims seriously
History

Cannibalism: The long history of a modern propaganda tool

James Williams -
The recent accusations about Haitian cannibals reflect a long tradition of propaganda, aimed at othering those deemed undesirable
Religion

This Easter, consider the Rebbe: A new perspective on resurrection beliefs

Gabriel Andrade -
When a Messianic figure dies, their followers have to either accept their death, or believe their leader lives somehow on – hence, the resurrection
Alternative Medicine

You should take the opportunity to see pseudoscience up close – here’s how

Michael Marshall -
Attending pseudoscience events in person is one of the best ways for a skeptic to understand the appeal of woo – especially if you follow our top tips
Archive

From the archive: Sharp Blades or Sharp Practice? Czechoslovakian pyramid power

Harry Edwards -
From the archives in 1991, Harry Edwards examines claims of the mysterious and miraculous power of pyramids, from then Czechoslovakia
Media

Do classic science fiction movies undermine understanding of science?

Larry Chan -
For many, science fiction serves as an entry to a love of science, but could some of the classics of the genre actually be harming science literacy?
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The Truth of Skinwalker Ranch… probably won’t shock you

Nick Garratt -
Reality TV show The Truth of Skinwalker Ranch goes heavy on the mystery, but the real truths are far more mundane, and almost certainly not alien

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