It occurred to me the other night that if psychics were real and their powers proven, there would no need to torture anyone, since whatever information the torturer wants to know could be easily obtained by asking a psychic...
Psychology
Is the Ye Olde Farmer’s Almanac Reliable? My Commentary on NPR
In this NPR piece from a few years ago I was interviewed about the accuracy of the Farmer's Almanac (spoiler: I'm skeptical). An interesting look at "folk" predictions can be found HERE: Ben Radford, deputy editor of the science magazineSkeptical Inquirer, says...
Creepy Clown Sightings Reported in Chicago
A creepy clown was sighted recently in a Chicago cemetery late at night... My look at weird clown reports can be found HERE.
British Viral ‘Ghost Photo’ Explained
Recently a supposed British ghost photo went viral on news and social media (including "Good Morning America"). I investigated the case and believe I solved this mystery... you can read about it HERE.
Guest Appearance on the 16Miles2Hell Show!
I was recently a guest on the badass show 16Miles2Hell, talking about skepticism and investigations. You can hear the show HERE.
Florida Police Accuse Witches (or Satanists) of Triple Murder
Police in Florida suggest that a triple murder in Pensacola late last month is connected to witches, Wiccans, and/or Satanists. My new article on why that's almost certainly false, with a discussion of previous crimes police wrongly attributed to Satanists or witches,...
Chinese Zoo Animals Monitored to Predict Earthquakes
A Chinese zoo is monitoring some of their animals to see if they can predict earthquakes; the premise has some possible merit, but they need a refresher on research methodology... My analysis is HERE.
A History of Anti-Vaccination Fears
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.
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...
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...