Skeptical Inquirer — Column
The Aura: A Brief Review
by Bridgette M. Perez
Volume 35.1, January/February 2011
Column
Empirical studies show no evidence for the existence of an aura around humans that supposedly only psychics can see. Why, then, does belief in auras persist?
Magnetic Healing: An Old Scam That Never Dies
by Steven Novella
Volume 35.1, January/February 2011
Column
The notion that magnets can be used for healing has existed since humans discovered them.
The Right Stuff
by Steven Doloff
Volume 35.1, January/February 2011
Column
Will America's (Foolish) Optimism Stare Down the Recession?
Defending Isagenix: A Case Study in Flawed Thinking
by Harriet Hall
Volume 35.1, January/February 2011
Column
Do those who comment on blogs even read the articles they are responding to? Here is a case study in emotional thinking, ad hominem arguments, logical...
The Conspiracy Meme
by Ted Goertzel
Volume 35.1, January/February 2011
Column
Many of these theories are clearly absurd, but some are plausible and others actually contain elements of truth.
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An Eye for the Ladies
by Kenneth W. Krause
Volume 34.2, March / April 2010
Column
Evolutionary scientists made 2009 a remarkable year for the fairer sex. Let's start with Darwinius masillae—remember "Ida"? On May 19 the...
A Quarter Century of Skeptical Inquiry: My Personal Involvement
by Paul Kurtz
Volume 25.4, July / August 2001
Column
Paul Kurtz discusses his 25-year history with CSICOP
White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Is Biased
by Paul Kurtz
Volume 25.3, May / June 2001
Column
Paul Kurtz's response to the Commission
