Skeptophilia

Allow me to make it clear right at the outset that in general, I disapprove of crime. Most crimes are designated as such because they harm i...

There are at least two differences between me and your typical woo-woo. One is that I at least try  to apply the principles of scientific in...

My Aunt Florence, my mother's older sister, died of Alzheimer's disease. Her children, especially my cousin Linda, took care of her ...

There comes a point when there is absolutely no reason to continue investigating a claim for which there is no evidence (or significant evid...

I find it discouraging, sometimes, how often the hucksters win.  We still have homeopathic "remedies" on pharmacy shelves.  Sellin...

In my more uncharitable moments, I feel like people who get swindled and put their health at risk using quack cures deserve everything they ...

One of the most important, and least considered, questions about belief is, "What would it take to convince you that you were wrong?...