Science

Thoroughgoing scepticism: applying a critical thinking toolset, and following the evidence

Whether it comes to the Loch Ness Monster, UFOs, the historicity or Jesus or the proposed solutions to the climate crisis, it's important for skeptics to follow the evidence

When it comes to human intelligence, it’s more complicated than a simple IQ number

The quest to understand human intelligence is laudable, but attempts to identify the primary cause of intelligence have arguably done more harm than good

Climate change denial charity Global Warming Policy Foundation wins 2022 Rusty Razor award

A climate change denial charity with close ties to the Conservative government, the Global Warming Policy Foundation, has today been named the 2022 recipient of the “Rusty Razor” award

Despite its “class clown” reputation, ADHD can be much more serious than people realise

ADHD is treatable and manageable, but only if we take it seriously and treat ADHD folk with the acceptance, compassion, and support they need.

Given his life-long promotion of pseudoscience, what threat will Charles III pose to skepticism?

As head of state, will Charles realise his life-long lobbying for alternative medicine is over, or will he use his newfound power to evade transparency?

‘Expertise’ isn’t gate-keeping, it’s our best way of understanding how the climate is changing

Climate change deniers who blame volcanoes for rising atmospheric CO2 only show that they place no value at all on relevant expertise

When it comes to conservation, cat-fights only hurt our communication efforts

Turning conservation efforts into a cat-versus-bird 'war' only serves to divide people who would otherwise unite around the importance of animal welfare

The benefits of mindfulness are often oversold, but that doesn’t mean that it is useless

Mindfuness isn't going to cure any health issues, but you might feel like you have a better understanding of your own body, which can be useful when struggling with ill health.
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