A Chilean farmer recently found a pair of partly mummified animals in a wine cellar. Of course the obvious explanation is "chupacabra," though as I explain it's almost certainly not... yes, the little vampire beastie just won't die. You can read the story HERE.
Cryptozoology
My Appearance on MSNBC Discussing Global Warming–and Bigfoot!
On Thursday January 8 I appeared live on MSNBC to talk about how climate change might affect unknown animals such as Bigfoot and the chupacabra. My research into the subject, done in part as preparation for the interview, will appear in a forthcoming issue of...
My Chupacabra Research Quoted by MoviePilot!
This is kinda cool, a few weeks ago the web site MoviePilot had a feature titled Separating the Myth from the Monsters, and it included a reference to my chupacabra research. You can read it HERE.
The "rain of frogs" is a classic historical mystery, and various skeptical explanations have been offered. My piece on it, in which I address counter-arguments, is HERE.
Appearance on Edge of the Unknown Radio Show
My recent guest appearance on The Edge of the Unknown Radio Show is now up, wherein I discuss skepticism, investigations, and some mysteries covered in my new book. Check it out HERE!
Icelandic Lake Monster Video Claimed Authentic
A 2012 video claimed to be of an Icelandic lake/river monster that went viral has been quasi-officially determined to be real by a committee. My new piece on it can be read at Discovery News, HERE.
Chupacabra Investigation Talk at Taylor Ranch Library in ABQ
On Saturday Sept. 20 I'll be giving a free talk at the Taylor Ranch Library in Albuquerque, New Mexico, from 2-3 PM. I'll be discussing my research into (and solving the mystery of) the Hispanic vampire beast El Chupacabra. I'll also be talking about and signing...
Solving Mysteries in 4 to 6 Hours!
I recently heard a podcast where a ghost hunting group said their average "investigation" lasts 4-6 hours. I guess I'm doing it wrong, because mine often take days or weeks. Then again I actually solve the mystery instead of just settling for faint, ambiguous lights...
Guest on the Edge of the Unknown Radio Show!
I was recently a guest on the Edge of the Unknown radio show, talking about skepticism, investigation, and my new book Mysterious New Mexico! It will be rebroadcast at various times this week, and be archived, you can find it HERE.
Dragon*Con 2014 Wrap-Up
Had a good time at Dragon*Con on the Skeptics Track last week, seeing lots of interesting people (and costumes!), seeing old friends and meeting new ones. I gave presentations on crystal skulls, organ theft urban legends, and scientific paranormal investigation, as...