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.
Research
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...
Icelandic Lake Monster Video Claimed Authentic
A 2012 video claimed to be of an Icelandic lake/river monster that went viral has been quasi-officially determined to be real by a committee. My new piece on it can be read at Discovery News, HERE.
Chupacabra Investigation Talk at Taylor Ranch Library in ABQ
On Saturday Sept. 20 I'll be giving a free talk at the Taylor Ranch Library in Albuquerque, New Mexico, from 2-3 PM. I'll be discussing my research into (and solving the mystery of) the Hispanic vampire beast El Chupacabra. I'll also be talking about and signing...
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...
Crop Circle Investigation in Skeptical Inquirer Magazine
My column in the current issue of Skeptical Inquirer magazine features an investigation into what was called "the most important genuine crop circle ever discovered." I'm not convinced, and after you read my piece I don't think you will be, either...
Talk on Solving the Mystery of the Loretto Staircase
Local investigator and author Benjamin Radford will be giving a talk and book signing for his new book Mysterious New Mexico: Miracles, Magic, and Monsters in the Land of Enchantment, on Thursday August 21 at 7 PM at the Corrales Community Library (84 West La Entrada,...
Sandusky Victim Sparks Repressed Memory Concerns
The son of convicted serial child molester Jerry Sandusky came forward recently in an interview with Oprah Winfrey to corroborate reports of his adopted father’s abuse. However some psychologists are concerned about the validity of those memories. You can see the...
Historical Figures Behind Woody Allen’s “Magic in the Moonlight”
My new CFI blog examines some of the historical figures behind Woody Allen's new film "Magic in the Moonlight." You can read it HERE.
My Appearance on Rob Breakenridge Show Discussing Bigfoot DNA Evidence
For those who missed my appearance on the Rob Breakenridge radio show last week talking about the recent Bigfoot DNA research, you can listen HERE. My segment is about 15 minutes long... You might learn something interesting!