My appearance on local KOB Channel 4 discussing UFOs and cattle mutilations is now available online! You can watch the piece HERE.
Conspiracy theories
A Guide to Missing MH370 Conspiracy Theories
I was recently interviewed by Voice of Russia about conspiracy theories surrounding the missing Malaysian Flight 370. The mysterious disappearance of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH 370 has become the most debated issue in the recent weeks, sparking more questions than...
$40 Million and 3 Months Later, Flight 370 Remains Lost
In theory, it seems it should be nearly impossible to lose track of a commercial airplane in flight: with sophisticated radar and satellite tracking, it would take a catastrophic series of system failures for a flight to simply disappear without a trace. Yet Flight...
Review and In-Depth Analysis of Discovery Show “Russian Yeti: The Killer Lives”
I wrote an in-depth review and analysis of the Discovery show "Russian Yeti: The Killer Lives," (airing June 1) in which a tongue-hungry Yeti is accused of killing 9 Russian skiers in 1959. You can read the piece exclusively on Doubtful News!
Target of Weather Conspiracy Theories Powers Down
A scientific research program based in Alaska is shutting down, much to the relief of many conspiracy theorists who believe it has been used as a global super-weapon. You can read my article on Discovery News HERE.
Sandy Hook Conspiracy Theorists Target Newtown School Board
Sandy Hook conspiracy theorists shut down by school board--and other conspiracy folks who taunt and harass tragedy victims. "Hounding a pioneering astronaut is one thing, but it takes a particularly callous conspiracy theorist to look the parent of a murdered child in...
‘Chemtrail’ Conspiracy Theories: New Evidence?
For many years conspiracy theorists claimed the government conducts top secret chemical testing in the skies above us. As evidence they point to “chemtrails” — actually ordinary airplane contrails, or condensation trails — that, it’s claimed, have some sinister...
The Famous Hope Diamond Curse… Check it Out Lest Ye Be Cursed!
Diamonds have fascinated mankind for centuries, and it's not surprising that folklore and superstitions have arisen involving good and bad luck associated with them. One of the most spectacular gems in the world is the Hope Diamond, a beautiful blue diamond weighing...
Sharon Hill on the “Strange Frequencies” Radio Show
Sharon Hill's recent "Sounds Sciencey" piece for Skeptical Inquirer magazine looks at the guys at Strange Frequencies Radio show. An interesting look at skeptics, science and the paranormal! You can read it HERE.
American Couple in Qatar Convicted of Killing Daughter for Organs
A scary update on a tragic story I wrote about a few months ago: An Asian-American couple has been found guilty of killing their daughter to sell her organs. Belief in rumors and urban legends can have very bad consequences.... You can read the story HERE.