My new Discovery News article on the psychological and political motivations behind some conspiracy theories is out, you can see it HERE. You can find more on me and my work with a search for "Benjamin Radford" (not "Ben Radford") on Vimeo.
Media Literacy
My Appearance on PBS Newshour on Aliens and UFOs
I was recently quoted on the PBS Newshour about bringing science and investigation to claims about aliens and UFOs. 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.
I’m Quoted in Smithsonian on… Fashion!
I'm quoted in a piece at Smithsonian.com about fashion, and why buttons are on the left side for women's clothing... 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.
Fake Memories of Muslims Cheering on 9/11: Why?
Donald Trump and Ben Carson have both said they remember seeing video of American Muslims in New Jersey celebrating after the 9/11 attacks. They're both wrong; they might be lying, but there's another plausible psychological explanation... My Discovery News article on...
The Jersey Devil Reappears! (Kind Of)
Last month a blogger for NJ.com shared a photo of a bizarre, somewhat goatlike silhouetted winged form in the sky. Despite several obvious signs that the anonymously submitted photo is faked, it went viral and has been widely shared on social media as long-sought...
Creepy Clowns Stalk UK Kids
Last month reports have surfaced in England of people dressed as clowns stalking and trying to abduct — or at the very least scaring — children. I gave a presentation on this topic earlier this year for the International Society for Contemporary Legend Research. My...
Debunking a Photo of Buxom Ghost
I was recently asked by the Huffington Post to look into the case of a big-breasted ghost apparently caught on film, and perhaps even moving artifacts in a museum. The article, with my commentary and analysis, is HERE. You can find more on me and my work with a search...
A Look at the Origin of Superstitions
Black cats and broken mirrors, my oh my! I'm quoted in a recent Yahoo News piece on the origins of various superstitions... 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.
‘Bridge of Spies’ on Spying and Due Process
My new CFI blog on James Donovan, the hero in the new Spielberg film "Bridge of Spies," is HERE. The film is largely about his integrity in demanding due process, yet Americans often are happy to ignore due process in favor of social justice outrage... You can find...
Mysterious ‘Sky City’ Seen Over China
Last month a bizarre photo circulated apparently depicting a flying city in the clouds. Explanations ranged from mirage to hoax to conspiracy operations; my take on it for Discovery News is HERE. You can find more on me and my work with a search for "Benjamin Radford"...