I was recently a guest on the Atheist Nomads show, episode 141, in which I discussed lots of things, from my chupacabra research to Mormons to Scientology. You can listen HERE. You can find more on me and my work with a search for "Benjamin Radford" (not "Ben...
Media Literacy
‘Mysterious New Mexico’ Highlighted on Wikipedia!
My book Mysterious New Mexico that was featured on the front page of Wikipedia for 12 hours last week received 1,950 page views. Most of those views were not from the skeptic community, so great outreach! You can find more on me and my work with a search for...
“The Theory and Practice of Skeptical Investigation: An Introduction” Webinar Tonight!
Join writer and scientific paranormal investigator Benjamin Radford as he discusses the nature of “unexplained mysteries” such as ghosts, Bigfoot, crop circles, and psychic powers. What does science say about the evidence for these topics? What is the nature of the...
The Theory and Practice of Skeptical Investigation: An Introduction
This Wednesday night (April 20) at 8 PM PT I'll be presenting a 90-minute live Webinar titled "The Theory and Practice of Skeptical Investigation: An Introduction." If you're interested you can sign up HERE! Join writer and scientific paranormal investigator...
Guest Appearance on The Wrecking Crew podcast
I was recently a guest on The Wrecking Crew Comedy podcast, talking about investigation, bad clowns, and weird random stuff. Check it out HERE! You can find more on me and my work with a search for "Benjamin Radford" (not "Ben Radford") on Vimeo.
“Albuquerque Journal” Interview on my Book “Bad Clowns”
This past weekend the Albuquerque Journal newspaper carried an interview with me about my new book Bad Clowns! You can read it HERE. You can find more on me and my work with a search for "Benjamin...
Sharon Hill on “Practical Skepticism”
Over at the iDoubtit site, Sharon Hill has a recent blog about common fallacies that I and other skeptics hear all the time--in this case about the limits of science. You can read it HERE. You can find more on me and my work with a search for "Benjamin Radford" (not...
Boy’s Fatal Meningitis Treated With Home Remedies
Canadian parents who own a supplement business treated their toddler's viral meningitis with herbs, vegetables, and oils instead of taking him to the doctor because "they had negative experiences" with doctors. Part of why their son died is that they didn't understand...
Doubt and Skepticism at ’10 Cloverfield Lane’
The new film 10 Cloverfield Lane contains some interesting lessons about skepticism, doubt, and the nature of knowledge... You can read it HERE. You can find more on me and my work with a search for "Benjamin Radford" (not "Ben Radford") on Vimeo.
Half of Measles Patients Refused Vaccination
A new study finds that over half of the measles cases in the U.S. since 2000 were among unvaccinated people--and most of those were offered the vaccine but refused it. My new article on the topic is HERE. You can find more on me and my work with a search for...