Society
When skepticism collides with human experience. The societal implications of scientific skepticism.
The churches seeking vulnerable refugees for Alpha course conversions
Christian "church planting" groups aiming to convert refugees should honestly reflect on why they're explicitly seeking out the most vulnerable in society
Speculation breeds misinformation in the wake of the Liverpool terrorist attack
As soon as reports of the Liverpool terrorist bombing emerged online, the speculation began, providing fertile ground for misinformation to spread
Dr Elisabeth Bik wins Skeptical Activism Ockham award
Dutch microbiologist and scientific integrity consultant Dr Elisabeth Bik has today been named the 2021 recipient of the Ockham Award for Skeptical Activism.
Pfizer scientist turned anti-vaxxer Dr Mike Yeadon wins 2021 Rusty Razor award for pseudoscience
An anti-vaccine campaigner who once worked for pharmaceutical company Pfizer, Dr Mike Yeadon, has today been named the 2021 joint recipient of the “Rusty Razor” award
Is there really a recent spike in cases of spiking by injection?
Recent media reporting over the risk of being spiked by injection has caused a great deal of anxiety, without any real evidence that such an epidemic exists.
The Canary Islands’ Black Pyramids: history doesn’t have to be an unsolved mystery to be interesting
A new book sheds light on the origins of the black pyramids of Güímar, and shows how there are better explanations than ancient aliens
The UK dumping raw sewage into rivers is nothing new – sadly, too many other countries do it
Plenty of headlines have claimed Britain's sewage issue is Brexit-related, but in reality it's not a new problem, and not just a British problem
Is the US government worried about UFOs? Or is that just what THEY want you to think?
Before the media report on the US government's interest in UFOs, they ought to take a look at whose making UFO claims - and who is funding them
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