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The best science fiction entertains while simultaneously shaking and waking the sleepy mind.

Science under Siege | Michael Mann | Skeptical Inquirer Presents Science has advanced enormously in the past 500 years, guided by experimental tests of theory and practice.  In that same time, science teaching and education—guided primarily by tradition and dogma—h...

Join me for a @skepticalinquirer.bsky.social Presents live stream event TODAY, April 3 at 7:00pm (EST) for a discussion on “Science Under Siege”:

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Join me for a Skeptical Inquirer Presents live stream event on Thursday, April 3 at 7:00pm (EST) for a discussion on “Science Under Siege”:

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Sneak peek at the March/April issue with a cover story by Jason Emerson and a special report by @jamesunderdown.bsky.social

Science-Based Therapy Amazon.com: Science-Based Therapy: 9781009087940: Hupp, Stephen, Tolin, David F: Books

Our new book for therapists and students is out now…

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Press release from SIUE about the January/February issue of @SkepticalInquirer

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"The Collapse of the Collapse Theory."

DNA evidence sheds light on the genetic history of #RapaNui and undercuts claims of #ecocide.

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What the hell happened to the chupacabra? The chupacabra is a shapeshifter, changing its appearance according to the time and place it’s seen, and according to the beliefs of those who see it.

From the archives: remember when the Chupacabra was a fun, scaly, alien-looking beast? Why is it a mangy dog now?! @skepticalinquirer.bsky.social's Ben Radford takes a look, through the lens of @ahoycomicmags.bsky.social's "Project: Cryptid." @alisakwitney.bsky.social @stephenhupp.bsky.social

Cover of the magazine that says, Cool Our Rock: Clear Thinking about Climate

Help us spread the word on the January/February issue of @skepticalinquirer.bsky.social. This is our 250th issue with guest editor Bill Nye!

Are Saunas Good for You? Yes, But … | Skeptical Inquirer Hippocrates was soaking in the Grecian hot baths and advocating their health benefits about 2,500 years before scientists began studying heat therapy in the ...

In his latest for @skepticalinquirer.bsky.social, @nbtiller.bsky.social discusses possible benefits and risks of saunas

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Maybe, Do Stop Believing—in Rituals. | Skeptical Inquirer It’s happened again. Back in 2014, I published a revision of my book Believing in Magic: The Psychology of Superstition, and I included the famous German “l ...

Authors of a study on the benefits of some rituals asked that the study be retracted (and I made this study a part of my Skeptical Inquirer Presents talk…ouch). Great reporting from @stuartvyse.bsky.social

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No Witches in Amityville? | Skeptical Inquirer Some moviegoers, during intense scenes of horror, dig their fingernails into the armrest of their seats and then nearly leap from those seats when the slash ...

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A square, brass instrument with multiple blades.

Bloodletting with "scarificator," 19th century.

This instrument with spring-loaded blades delivered many cuts simultaneously. Afterwards, the doctor placed a heated cup over the site. As it cooled, blood was forced out of the wounds.

Photo: University of Melbourne. #histmed #skystorians

I’m excited to report that the next issue of Skeptical Inquirer (Jan/Feb 2025) will be the biggest and most important issue that I’ve been involved with

Critical Thinking in the Classroom: How CFI’s Generation Skeptics Can Help | Skeptical Inquirer I have missed working with my former colleagues since retiring from the classroom in June 2023. Fellow science teachers Ana and Eli and I often planned our ...

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Thinking Critically about Critical Thinking: What Do We Really Mean? | Skeptical Inquirer Most people agree that critical thinking is an important skill that should be taught in schools. And most educators think they teach critical thinking. I kn ...

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"Slap Shot Against Climate Denial" | Our op-ed as it appears in today's print issue of the New York Times @nytimes.com :

Hey San Francisco, I am kicking off my book tour for Blood: The Science, Medicine, and Mythology of Menstruation at the Commonwealth Club on January 23! Hope to see you there www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2024-...

I spent the past weekend drafting a chapter about flat-earthery, so it seems like a good time to remind the whole (round) world that the late Bob Schadewald's The Plane Truth (2015), a history of the flat earth movement, is freely available online.

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