New MonsterTalk! Dr. Todd Disotell returns for the second time since his visit on the very first episode of MonsterTalk, discussing Bigfoot DNA, science by press release, and lots of other goodies. Check it out HERE!
Hoaxes
Psychic Sued for Hoax Resulting in Police Raid
You may remember I originally wrote about this: The owners of a Texas ranch raided by police in 2011 based on false information from a psychic are now suing, along with police and several news organizations.The case began June 6, when a psychic using the name 'Angel'...
Men in Black: The UFO Buff’s Boogeymen!
The Men in Black are said to be mysterious, dark-suited figures who contact UFO eyewitnesses and warn them not to tell anyone else about what they know. These figures typically appear in groups of three and are usually assumed to be either government agents or...
My Article on Atlantis on LiveScience.com
I have recently been asked to write a series of reference articles for LiveScience.com about some of the world's great mysteries. You can find a recent one on Atlantis.. HERE.
Crop Circle Appears in Washington State
When a four-part crop circle pattern roughly resembling a Mickey Mouse head appeared last week in a wheat field outside of Seattle, Wash., farmers Greg and Cindy Geib were surprised — but not shocked... You can read the full story HERE.
Hoaxing Author Shoots Self For Publicity
It was a tragic, ironic twist to an otherwise heartwarming story: A hitchhiking author working on a book about the kindness of strangers was shot by one of those strangers. Ray Dolin told police that he was shot in the arm by a stranger in a car, apparently at random,...
My Investigation of an ‘Angel’ videotaped at an Indonesian Mall
My investigation of a mysterious video allegedly of an angel seen in an Indonesian shopping mall was carried by several news outlets last week; you can read one story HERE.
My UFO Analysis Featured in the Christian Science Monitor
I analyzed a recent UFO video allegedly taken from a plane over South Korea. It will not surprise you that I found some flaws in it. You can read it HERE.
This Weekend: Scientific Paranormal Investigations Workshop!
I will be conducting one of my Scientific Paranormal Investigations workshops for the Phoenix Area Skeptics Society on Saturday March 10, noon to 3 PM. To register or for more information see the PASS web site HERE.
Journalist Exposes Psychic Failure in Holly Bobo Case
Last year I wrote several news articles about psychics' failure to help find missing woman Holly Bobo. Now, in the same vein, there's a new refreshingly skeptical news report about the Holly Bobo case. You can read it (and see the video) HERE. Good job, Jennifer...