My recent Discovery News article examines the history of anti-vaccination campaigns and explains some reasons why they're still with us, and probably always will be; you can find it HERE.
Investigation
Spontaneous Human Combustion: An Overview
I was recently interviewed on the subject of spontaneous human combustion; I wrote a good and fairly concise analysis on the topic for LiveScience.com, you can find it HERE.
The Myth of the Joker-Inspired Theater Shooter
When James Holmes shot and killed dozens at a Colorado movie theater in 2012, many people claimed he was inspired by a Batman villain. I was skeptical at the time, and as far as I know I'm the only journalist who closely examined the news media's claims about it. His...
Issues in Self-Identifying as a Vampire
A new study finds that self-described vampires are, not surprisingly, reluctant to disclose their sanguine ways to mental health professionals. My closer look at people who claim to be (and sometimes believe themselves to be) real-life vampires can be found HERE.
Church Fires: Racism, Copycat Crimes, or Random?
Amid a spate of six church fires in the South, people are concerned that the high racial tensions have played a role. While many people suspect that the fires were racially motivated--especially in light of the recent shooting spree at an African-American church in...
Guest on ‘Paratruth Radio’ Discussing Chupacabra Research
I was recently a guest on the ParaTruth Radio show discussing several of my investigations including my chupacabra research... you can find it HERE.
Fugitive ‘Sightings’ Highlight Eyewitness Errors
My article on eyewitness misidentifications and the police search for two escaped escaped prisoners lats month can be found HERE. Both men were later captured (one dead, one alive) but the search was fraught with false reports and sightings....
Mysterious Face Seen in Rock Cliff: Carved or Illusion?
A mysterious face seen in rocks on a small Canadian island: Unlike the infamous "Face on Mars" it might be carved, or it might be a product of human psychology, either way you could call it "man-made"... you can read my analysis HERE.
Parents’, Kids’ Weight Denial Contributes to Obesity Epidemic
"Fat denial" by parents (and sometimes by kids themselves) is a significant contributor to the prevalence of childhood obesity. A lot of parents don't (or refuse to) recognize that their kids are overweight, and in fact many adults underestimate their own weight; my...
Mysterious Rain of Lampreys in Alaska
Several foot-long lampreys have apparently fallen out the sky recently in Fairbanks, Alaska. They’ve been found in a shopping center parking lot and on lawns, and residents are unnerved by the creepy, toothed eel-like fish. You can read my analysis about it HERE.