Society

When skepticism collides with human experience. The societal implications of scientific skepticism.

Religion

Conclave raises fascinating hypothetical scenarios within the Catholic Church

Gabriel Andrade -
The recent film Conclave, about the election of a new Pope, sheds light on the very human process behind anointing a new spokesperson for god
Society

The assisted dying conversation requires sensitive and compassionate debate

Brian Eggo -
Opponents of assisted dying have reasonable concerns that we should listen to rather than dismiss – even if, ultimately, we still disagree
Archive

From the archive: Return To Silpho Moor – the Scarborough sky crash of 1957

Roger Ford -
From the archives in 1990, Roger Ford reassesses reports from the 1957 UFO reports from Silpho Moor, Scarborough
Religion

Ho Ho Holy Man? Why Santa technically doesn’t quite count as a god

Kat Ford -
Steeped in ritual, with an almost-omniscient knowledge of children's morality and sleeping habits, should Santa be considered a god?
Society

Spotify Trapped? The algorithm is not what’s keeping you from new music

Nick Garratt -
Accompanying the annual sharing of Spotify listening summaries are accusations that the algorithm holds users back from discovering new music
Archive

From the archive: A former Scientologist explains what the cult is all about

John Clarke -
From the archives in 1990, former Scientologist John Clarke explains what Scientology is, and what was known at the time about its practices
History

Huge social media accounts glorify ancient architecture, while whitewashing the past

Mark Horne -
Social media accounts dedicated to ancient architecture too often glorifying the building while ignoring the circumstances of its construction
Archive

From the archive: The man who invented the flying saucer

Roger Ford -
From the archives in 1990, Roger Ford looks at Ray Palmer, the man often considered to be the father of the flying saucer
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