A huge solar flare belched a cloud of charged particles into Earth’s path. But other than frying telegraph lines, the electromagnetic collision caused little stir in the world. But how real is the danger of another massive sunburst? I add my two cents in this story,...
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What is Stigmata? A Closer Look
People who have stigmata exhibit wounds that duplicate or represent those that Jesus is said to have endured during his crucifixion. The wounds typically appear on the stigmatic's hands and feet (as from crucifixion spikes) and also sometimes on the side (as from a...
Why We Do This: Revisiting the Higher Values of Skeptical Inquiry
An interesting and insightful overview of the values of skepticism, from the editor of Skeptical Inquirer magazine, you can read it HERE.
Mysterious Earthquake Lights Proven Real
Long discussed in eyewitness reports and folklore, proving the presence of mysterious lights associated with earthquakes was difficult. But it seems they're rare-but-real. According to Sharon Hill of Doubtful News, "As a geologist who has studied anomalous phenomena...
Join the Fight Against Dubious Cancer Dr. Stanislaw Burzynski!
Got a response from Congressman Ben Lujan’s office to my letter requesting that the FDA investigate quack cancer doctor Stanislaw Burzynski. My information was passed along to a FDA Legislation Commissioner for a response. Please join us in contacting your elected...
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.
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...
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...
Mysterious Mummy Statue Spins on Its Own: Ghost, Curse, or Physics?
An ancient statue in a British museum was caught on camera turning in its locked display case last week, and it’s unnerving many people. My in-depth analysis of the strange case is HERE.
Dolphin-Assisted Birth a New Age Trend
The decision made by expectant couples to have their births in water attended by dolphins has raised eyebrows; it's part of a New Age "natural birthing" trend, but it may be dangerous; you can read more HERE.