My appearance earlier this week on Albuquerque NBC affiliate KOB talking about my chupacabra research is now online. Overall it's a pretty good piece, I did my best to summarize my book and 5 years of research into 3 minutes... You can watch it HERE.
Investigation
Anna Maltese Debunks “Ace Archer” Lars Andersen
There's a recent and brilliant skeptical debunking by Anna Maltese and John Rael of claims made by Danish "extreme archer" Lars Andersen... Check it out HERE.
The Boy Who Faked Going to Heaven
A new article quoted my Discovery News story and analysis of the boy who claimed he went to heaven, then admitted he didn't... you can read it HERE.
Brian Williams and the Psychology of False Memories
My new article for Discovery News on Brian Williams and the psychology of false memories is now out, check it out HERE.
Mysterious ‘Human Finger’ Found on Aussie Beach
Last month what looked like a human finger was found on a beach in northern Australia; police were called but in the end scientists solved the mystery... you can read my article about this displaced digit HERE.
My Appearance on ‘The Humanist Hour’ Show
I was recently interviewed on The Humanist Hour, talking about skepticism, skeptical investigation, miracles, and much more. You can hear the show HERE.
Chilean Farmer Finds ‘Chupacabra’; Probably Cat Mummy
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.
The ‘Boy Who Went to Heaven’ Didn’t- And Why Many Believed
You may have heard that a boy who wrote an inspiring "true story" best-seller about going to heaven has admitted he made it up. I wrote an article on it, and a analysis about why many people believed it, you can read it HERE.
Viral Outrage: Did a School Really Digitally Slim a Girl’s Yearbook Photo?
A viral story about how a high school allegedly used Photoshop to change their students’ yearbook photos to make them thinner started on Reddit earlier this month and has appeared on Gawker, Jezebel, Gizmodo, PerezHilton, and elsewhere. As it turns out, the story...
Did Sony Really Try to Shelve ‘The Interview’ Over Terror Threats?
Censorship and free speech: Was Sony going to shelve The Interview last month because of terror threats? Most people think so. But a closer look suggests that might not be true; you can read it HERE.