My new CFI blog on the solving of a strange mystery, the theories behind it, and why investigation matters... You can read it HERE.
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Arizona Star Article on Chupacabra References ‘Tracking the Chupacabra’
An article in the Arizona Star newspaper about the chupacabra gives a decent summary and credits my book "Tracking the Chupacabra" with solving the mystery! It's also a pretty good read, check it out HERE . For a thorough treatment of the chupacabras, its...
The Lore and Lure of Ley Lines
Many people believe that a grid of earth energies circles the globe, connecting important and sacred sites such as Stonehenge, the Egyptian Pyramids, and the Great Wall of China.... Are they real? You can read my full article HERE at LiveScience.com!
Cancer Doctor Burzynski Under Fire for Unproven Treatment
Stanislaw Burzynski, a doctor whose unorthodox cancer therapies have been touted for decades, has come under fire for providing false hope to patients. Burzynski, who has been treating patients in his private Houston clinic since 1977, has some prominent supporters,...
CFI Blog: Secular Sacred Sites and Ghost Hunting
It is not hard to find sacred religious sites; churches, synagogues, shrines, mosques, and other such places dot the landscape, offering a place for followers of one religious faith or another to join with others and worship. There is another kind of secular sacred...
Culprit Killer Found in Mysterious Elk Deaths
A hunter stumbled upon a bizarre sight on a 75,000-acre ranch north of Las Vegas, N.M., on Aug. 27: the remains of more than 100 dead elk. Wildlife officials were puzzled and wild theories ran wild, but in the end science found an answer; you can read my...
Runner Assigned Number 666 Refuses to Compete
A Tennessee high school athlete, Codie Thacker, has pulled out of a competition after being assigned to compete wearing the number 666. In my article for Discovery News, I note that--as weird as it may sound-- it's probably a good idea, and you can read why HERE.
Yeti and Polar Bear DNA: What’s the Deal?
I was recently quoted in a new article about Brian Sykes's research suggesting that claims of Yeti ("the Abominable Snowman") may be traced back to polar bears. You can read it HERE.
Guest Speaker This Weekend at CSICon in Seattle
I will be a speaker at this year's Center for Inquiry Summit, talking about skeptical investigation and skepticism. Should examination of religious beliefs remain largely off limits for skeptics? Should secular humanists be as critical of fringe science claims,...
African Hospital Sells Body Parts for Magic Use
The second-largest hospital in the Southern African country of Swaziland may be operating a black market in human body parts used in magic spells, according to claims made by a reverend and others. Weird, creepy, and not really surprising if you understand the magical...