Whatever happened to the viral "Bring Back Our Girls" campaign earlier this year? My article on Boko Haram and the forgotten captives, in which I explain why little has been done, and why buying the girls' freedom would probably be the best option but won't happen....
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Dunkin Donuts Ad & Coffee Enemas
Algorithm fail: Awkward ad placement for Dunkin Donuts in an article I wrote about coffee enemas for Discovery News...
‘Miss Representation’ and The Importance of Good Statistics
I have a recent blog on the importance of fact-checking statistics and claims--including those made by people whose causes you support. You can read it HERE.
Appearance on Edge of the Unknown Radio Show
My recent guest appearance on The Edge of the Unknown Radio Show is now up, wherein I discuss skepticism, investigations, and some mysteries covered in my new book. Check it out HERE!
Food Babe’s Ingredient Attacks Draw Backlash
HERE'S a good piece about "The Food Babe," whose pseudoscientific foodie fearmongering I wrote about earlier this year...
Man Claims AIDS Scare Legend Came to Life
Seattle man reports being attacked by a woman with an HIV-infected needle: It sounds like an urban legend come to life--but is it? My article and analysis is now on Discovery News, you can read it HERE!
Colombian Girls Blame Vaccine for Mysterious Symptoms
Hundreds of Colombian girls and their families are blaming HPV vaccines for mysterious symptoms. An interesting blend of anti-vaccination conspiracy and mass hysteria, you can read my article on it HERE.
Guest on the Edge of the Unknown Radio Show!
I was recently a guest on the Edge of the Unknown radio show, talking about skepticism, investigation, and my new book Mysterious New Mexico! It will be rebroadcast at various times this week, and be archived, you can find it HERE.
NMSR Meeting Appearance: Miracle of the Loretto Staircase
I will be appearing Weds the 10th speaking for the New Mexicans for Science and Reason (NMSR) at 7 PM about my investigation into the miracle of Santa Fe's Loretto Staircase. I will also be signing copies of my new book Mysterious New Mexico! You can find more about...
Karma, Joan Rivers, and Andrew Madoff
My new article on the fallacies of karma, Joan Rivers, and regression to the mean is now up at Discovery News, check it out HERE!