The first installment of my occasional series of columns on "Skeptical Cinema" is now up, featuring a horror film by the great William Friedkin... You can read it HERE.
Research
The Mystery and Investigation of the Moving Statue
My new CFI blog on the solving of a strange mystery, the theories behind it, and why investigation matters... You can read it HERE.
The Lore and Lure of Ley Lines
Many people believe that a grid of earth energies circles the globe, connecting important and sacred sites such as Stonehenge, the Egyptian Pyramids, and the Great Wall of China.... Are they real? You can read my full article HERE at LiveScience.com!
Cancer Doctor Burzynski Under Fire for Unproven Treatment
Stanislaw Burzynski, a doctor whose unorthodox cancer therapies have been touted for decades, has come under fire for providing false hope to patients. Burzynski, who has been treating patients in his private Houston clinic since 1977, has some prominent supporters,...
Culprit Killer Found in Mysterious Elk Deaths
A hunter stumbled upon a bizarre sight on a 75,000-acre ranch north of Las Vegas, N.M., on Aug. 27: the remains of more than 100 dead elk. Wildlife officials were puzzled and wild theories ran wild, but in the end science found an answer; you can read my...
The Stonehenge Surprise: The “Best Case” for Crop Circles
My investigation into what is considered the best case for crop circles appears as the cover article in this month's issue of Fortean Times magazine. You can get a copy at Barnes and Noble and elsewhere, get it before it's sold out!
Was Jesus Created as a Roman Hoax?
A historical scholar claims to have found evidence proving that the story of Jesus as described in the New Testament is a fiction, and that historical claims about Jesus were actually created by Roman aristocrats to control the poor... I wrote a piece for Discovery...
BMI and the Argument from Antiquity Fallacy
Last year I wrote an article about widespread criticisms of the BMI measurement, and in that piece I included the following paragraph: Another criticism is that the BMI was developed over 150 years ago, and its longevity somehow discredits it. What would become the...
My new LiveScience.com article on alchemy is now out!
Most people have heard of alchemy, but many don't know much about it... Alchemy is an ancient practice shrouded in mystery and secrecy. Its practitioners mainly sought to turn lead into gold, a quest that has captured the imaginations of people for thousands of years....
Scientific Paranormal Investigation Workshop at Dragon*Con!
Once again this year I will be offering my in-depth workshop on Scientific Paranormal Investigation at Dragon*Con. It's this weekend! Ever wondered how to scientifically investigate ghosts, Bigfoot sightings, miracles, or crop circles? In movies and on television it...