Utah police who rescued a "miracle baby" from a car in a river last weekend claim that a mysterious voice called to them. Many are suggesting it was a guardian angel, but in my new piece for Discovery News I offer another explanation, you can read it HERE.
Research
The Toronto Star Lambasted for Anti-Vaccination Article
Last month the respected Toronto Star published a prominent and alarmist piece questioning the safety of the HPV vaccine Gardasil, which can help prevent cancer in girls. It didn't sit well with scientists, as my article for Discovery News notes; you can read it...
Special Guest on ‘Cryptologic Radio’ Show
I was recently a guest on the Cryptologic Radio show, talking about monsters, Bigfoot, chupacabras, and skepticism. You can listen to it HERE.
Eating Disorder Misinformation in the PBS series ‘Nova’
The respected PBS television series "Nova" has won multiple Peabody and Emmy awards. So how did it manage to so badly bungle an episode on anorexia, spreading myths and misinformation about the dangerous disease? Here's a piece of investigative journalism I did,...
My Chupacabra Research Featured on KOB-TV
My appearance earlier this week on Albuquerque NBC affiliate KOB talking about my chupacabra research is now online. Overall it's a pretty good piece, I did my best to summarize my book and 5 years of research into 3 minutes... You can watch it HERE.
Anna Maltese Debunks “Ace Archer” Lars Andersen
There's a recent and brilliant skeptical debunking by Anna Maltese and John Rael of claims made by Danish "extreme archer" Lars Andersen... Check it out HERE.
Mysterious ‘Human Finger’ Found on Aussie Beach
Last month what looked like a human finger was found on a beach in northern Australia; police were called but in the end scientists solved the mystery... you can read my article about this displaced digit HERE.
Dr. Oz-Promoted “Magic Bean” Weight Loss Producer Fined $9 Million for Deception
Following consumer complaints and a June 2014 congressional hearing, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against the manufacturer of a green coffee bean extract heavily promoted by Dr. Oz on his popular television show. You can read more HERE.
Phone App Records Dreams–But Can It Test ESP?
My new article about the logic and claims that a dream-recording app might be able to prove precognitive psychic powers is now up at Discovery News, you can read it HERE.
“Five Questions With Benjamin Radford”: My NM Mercury Magazine Interview!
I was recently interviewed by UNM Prof. V.B. Price for New Mexico Mercury magazine, in which I talked about my new book Mysterious New Mexico, skepticism, and investigations. Who got upset by my book? Find out! The five-question interview is available online...