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The ‘scientist as lone genius’ is a myth that obscures real stories of scientific discovery
Science communication that focuses on lone geniuses making accidental discoveries can prime the public to accept quacks masquerading as mavericks
When it comes to our health, doing nothing is often better than doing something wrong
Most of the time, being proactive can be a good thing, but when it comes to healthcare, doing nothing is better than doing something stupid.
Kardecism: the fringe spiritualist doctrine which became the soul of pseudoscience in Brazil
Kardecism - an 19th century off-shoot of spiritualism - found fertile ground in Brazil, and grew to wholly undermine trust in science and medicine.
Brazilian Congress turns green – not for the environment, but for homeopathy
Brazil continues to make baffling healthcare decisions, including lighting up the Brazilian congress buildings... in honour of homeopathy
French scientist Didier Raoult given Rusty Razor Award for pseudoscience
French microbiologist Didier Raoult has been given the 2020 Rusty Razor for his promotion of hydroxychloroquine as a COVID-19 treatment.
Brazil’s government throw their weight behind Creationism and Intelligent Design
Driven by the Discovery Institute, Creationism and Intelligent Design have been gaining ground in Brazil, and finding support in government.
Rectal ozone therapy: Brazil’s latest COVID-19 pseudoscience
Brazil's rectal ozone therapy may sound ridiculous, but the reach of the pseudoscience movement is no joke
Ockham Awards 2020
Following nominations from the public and deliberations from our editorial team, The Skeptic is proud to announce the winners of the 2020 Ockham Awards:
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