Ben Radford
Benjamin Radford is a scientific paranormal investigator, a research fellow at the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, deputy editor of the Skeptical Inquirer, and author or co-author of five books and hundreds of articles on skepticism, critical thinking, and science literacy. His newest book is Tracking the Chupacabra: The Vampire Beast in Fact, Fiction, and Folklore. Radford is also a columnist for Discovery News and LiveScience.com.
Blowback? SF Chronicle: CIA Introduced Swine Flu in Cuba to Weaken Castro
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April 29, 2009
San Francisco Chronicle reported that anti-Castro forces, with the help of the CIA, introduced swine flu to CubaNew film “The Soloist” Features (and slightly mocks) Atheists
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April 22, 2009
The new Robert Downey / Jamie Foxx film "The Soloist" depicts atheistsUnsolved Serial Killings Haunt NM; Where are the Psychics?
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April 22, 2009
New Mexico has been stalked by a serial killer, dumping bodies in the desert. Why aren't psychics helping solve the crime?Taking Skeptical Activism to a New Level
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April 7, 2009
A new guide for skeptical activism includes over 100 ideas for spreading critical thinkingNJ UFO Hoax by Skeptics Proves Point But Raises Questions
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April 2, 2009
Should skeptics hoax the public to prove a point, or is that a breach of ethics?Skeptical of the Skeptics: Questioning Conventional Wisdom
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April 1, 2009
A comment about self-esteem research raises questions about challenging popular beliefsNew “Knowing” Film Based on Numerology and Bible Code Pseudoscience
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March 19, 2009
The new Nicolas Cage film "Knowing" has roots in numerology and the discredited Bible Code.Who’s “We,” White Man? Or, The Media’s Mythical Majority
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March 9, 2009
Lazy writers use phrases like "We are obsessed with celebrity" in news and media reports, making incorrect overgeneralizationsStrange Responses to a Skeptical Article
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March 3, 2009
Three readers commented on a recent skeptical article about the paranormal; none were very happy.Curious Contrails: Death from the Sky?
Skeptical Inquirer Volume 33.2, March / April 2009
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Is someone or something criss-crossing our skies with poisonous vapor trails that fall to Earth?
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Briefs Briefs
Skeptical Briefs Volume 19.1, March 2009
Briefs Briefs
Recent news of interest to skeptics
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Benjamin Radford’s 2008 ‘Psychic Predictions’
Skeptical Briefs Volume 19.1, March 2009
I have been a scientific paranormal investigator for over a decade, searching in vain for solid evidence of...
Does Viewing Evidence of a Crime Injure the Victim?
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February 24, 2009
The president of the NCMEC claims that viewing evidence of a crime re-injures the victim. Truth or hype?Borneo’s Lake Monster Photos: Legend Come to Life? Or Hoax?
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February 19, 2009
I examine two new photos of a huge snake-like creature allegedly taken in Borneo.Kashi Food Developer Karen Moyer Discovers Vanilla! (Stupid TV Commercial Spotlight)
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February 13, 2009
In TV ads, Kashi food developer Karen Moyer travels the world searching for common spices! (Stupid TV Commercial Spotlight)When Study Results Have Morally Uncomfortable Implications
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February 5, 2009
Scientific research is very important and valuable, but can sometimes have uncomfortable moral implicationsCatty Comments About Celebrities with a Few Extra Pounds: A Closer Look at the Outrage
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February 2, 2009
Recently female celebs with a few extra pounds have been criticized in the media. But is it a tempest in a teapot?New Age Book Offers “Raw Logic” to Dismiss Skeptics
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January 23, 2009
A new New Age book called "Amazing Grace" offers something called "Raw Logic" to refute skeptics. Does it? You decide!Are the world’s peanuts becoming less flavorful because of me? A guilty pleasure revealed.
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January 18, 2009
Benjamin Radford muses on whether his love of peanuts is in some small way destroying the world.Ben Radford’s Psychic Ability Revealed! 2008 Predictions
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January 13, 2009
Benjamin Radford reveals the predictions he made for 2008 in 2007, revealing a stunning 90% success rate.New Jersey UFO Case Likely a Copycat Hoax
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January 7, 2009
A set of mysterious lights seen recently over New Jersey bears a striking resemblance to the 2008 Phoenix Lights UFO HoaxAvailable in the Print Edition. Subscribe Here.
XanGo Juice: Miracle or Myth?
Skeptical Inquirer Volume 33.1, January / February 2009
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"It costs $40 a bottle, and according to several anecdotes I've heard, cures just about any disease."
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Kansas Gym Ghost Video Mystery Solved
Skeptical Inquirer Volume 33.1, January / February 2009
News & Comment
On September 12, 2008, a surveillance video captured what many believed to be a ghost. The video was taken at Anytime Fitness...
Skeptic Benjamin Radford’s Psychic Predictions for 2008
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December 30, 2008
In December 2007, Skeptical Inquirer managing editor Ben Radford made 22 predictions for 2008...NM Senator’s Miracle Cure Merely Mistake, Misdiagnosis
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December 29, 2008
Another Plane Crash, Another Ordinary Miracle: Science Saves but God Gets Credit
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December 23, 2008
A recent plane crash in Denver was called a miracle because all survived. But did God or science save lives?Dear Abby: Skeptical Ghost Buster!
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December 21, 2008
Dear Abby shows a bit of refreshing skepticism in her response to a reader's comment about being visited by a ghostBush Illogic 101: Bush Claims Success in Keeping America Safe
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December 19, 2008
President Bush claimed on Dec. 17 that "there can be no debate" about his record of keeping America safe. "No debate"? Really?This Just In: Blogging Skeptic Skeptical of Blogs
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December 17, 2008
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Georgia Bigfoot Hoax Draws Global Attention
Skeptical Inquirer Volume 32.6, November / December 2008
News & Comment
In early August, Matthew Whitton and Rick Dyer claimed to have found in the woods of Georgia something never known to exist.