Paranormal

Ghosts, ghouls, UFOs and skeptical investigations; psychics, supernatural beliefs and folklore.

Superstition

Kiasu: superstition, or Singapore’s quiet multicultural strength?

Ong Ming Jun -
The 'Kiasu' mindset might explain why Singaporeans of different beliefs coexist so happily – it's better to try to fit in, than to risk missing out
Paranormal

Exploring the limits of skepticism. Part 1: we need an Epilogue.

Chris French -
After a lifetime of testing paranormal claims, Prof. Chris French knows that a true skeptic remains open to finding something, however unlikely
Archive

From the archives: Psychic Questing – The People of Hex and Gothic goings on

Lucy Fisher -
From the archives in 1992, journalist Lucy Fisher reports from the Psychic Questing Conference, on the new-age movement and its adherents
UFOs

Confessions of a Ufologist: lessons learned from a lifetime studying UFO reports

Nigel Watson -
Nigel Watson describes his lifetime of investigating UFO reports, and how we shouldn't overlook that reports have a real impact on the lives of believers
Ghosts

Adjust your expectations: a ghost-free visit to Ireland’s Leap Castle

Jairus Durnett -
Leap Castle may be advertised as one of the most haunted buildings in Ireland, but its appeal is its real history, not the made-up ghost tales
Archive

From the archives: The Summer of ’91 – All you need to know about crop circles

Martin Hempstead -
From the archives in 1991, Wessex Skeptics member Martin Hempstead on hoaxing crop circles, and the emergence of the circle-spotter
History

Is there anybody there? The fascinating history of the Ouija board

Sean Slater -
Beloved by horror films and teen sleepovers, the Ouija board has roots in the spiritualist movement and opportunistic toy manufacturers
Psychics

Studying the genetics of mediumship is the new Tooth Fairy science

Marcelo Yamashita, Carlos Orsi -
A study into the genetic basis for mediumship attempts to put a scientific and biological sheen on a wholly pseudoscientific claim
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