Planting a Seed of Doubt

Planting a Seed of Doubt

by Elie A. Shneour
Skeptical Inquirer · Feature · Volume 22.4

Skeptics should forego any thought of convincing the unconvinced that we hold the torch of truth illuminating the darkness.

Biomagnetic Pseudoscience and Nonsense Claims

by Miguel A. Sabadell
Skeptical Inquirer · Feature · Volume 22.4

The following is a short excerpt from an updated version of a paper titled "Magnetotherapy, the Latest Magic Touch."

Magnetic Therapy: Plausible Attraction?

Magnetic Therapy: Plausible Attraction?

by James D. Livingston
Skeptical Inquirer · Feature · Volume 22.4

Long considered quack medicine, magnetic therapy has received a boost from a recent study at the Baylor College of Medicine.

Talking to Heaven — Who’s Answering?

Talking to Heaven — Who’s Answering?

by Joe Nickell
Skeptical Inquirer · Book Review · Volume 22.4

Review of James Van Praagh's Talking to Heaven

Italy’s Graveyard “Ghost” Photo

Italy’s Graveyard “Ghost” Photo

by Joe Nickell
Skeptical Briefs · Investigative Files · Volume 8.2

On January 24, 1998, CSICOP received an e-mail letter and scanned photograph from Dave Esch...

The Energy Fields of Life

by Victor Stenger
Skeptical Briefs · Reality Check · Volume 8.2

The principle behind almost all of alternative medicine is that some ëlan vital infuses organisms with life.