My article on eyewitness misidentifications and the police search for two escaped escaped prisoners lats month can be found HERE. Both men were later captured (one dead, one alive) but the search was fraught with false reports and sightings....
Psychology
Chapter 1 of ‘Tracking the Chupacabra’ Read by the Author
An audio recording of me reading the first chapter from my book "Tracking the Chupacabra" is available for free on my web site HERE. Did they edit out my profanity and overheated Shatner-esque delivery? Find out!
Mysterious Face Seen in Rock Cliff: Carved or Illusion?
A mysterious face seen in rocks on a small Canadian island: Unlike the infamous "Face on Mars" it might be carved, or it might be a product of human psychology, either way you could call it "man-made"... you can read my analysis HERE.
Parents’, Kids’ Weight Denial Contributes to Obesity Epidemic
"Fat denial" by parents (and sometimes by kids themselves) is a significant contributor to the prevalence of childhood obesity. A lot of parents don't (or refuse to) recognize that their kids are overweight, and in fact many adults underestimate their own weight; my...
‘Kentucky Fried Rat’ Urban Legend Resurfaces
My new article on KFC urban legends, and how a piece of chicken can look like a fried rat, is up at Discovery News, you can read it HERE. It's an interesting blend of psychology, folklore, and culture...
Guest Appearance on the “After Dark Radio Show”
I was a guest on the "After Dark Radio Show" recently, talking about everything from ghost hunting pseudoscience to the 1967 Patterson Bigfoot film to the nature of skepticism. Check it out, you can read it HERE.
Misleading Infographic Circulates for ‘Mosquito Week’
Earlier this month an infographic circulated on social media comparing the number of people killed by different animals. By far the highest of the group was mosquitoes, and that's not only misleading, it's simply wrong. I've traveled extensively in South America and...
The Problem of False Confessions
Arguments in a sensational murder trial wrapped up recently in a New York City courtroom. The victim was 6-year-old Etan Patz, whose 1979 disappearance shocked and riveted the city. A man named Pedro Hernandez is on trial for Patz’s murder, but the prosecution has a...
Near-Death Experiences Linked to Oxygen Deprivation
My new article on the link between oxygen deprivation and near-death experiences is now up at Discovery News, you can read it HERE!
Mike Celestino and “The Scully”
My new CFI blog, an interview with Mike Celestino about edgy comedy, pop culture skepticism, and his planned new documentary "The Scully," can be read HERE!