Why Bogus Therapies Seem to Work

by Barry L. Beyerstein
Skeptical Inquirer · Feature · Volume 21.5

At least ten kinds of errors and biases can convince intelligent, honest people that cures have been achieved when they have not

Prayer Wars

by Robert Baker
Skeptical Briefs · A Skeptic's Notebook · Volume 7.3

In 1994, we reported on Larry Dossey, who assured us that prayer can not only heal, but it also makes those who pray feel better

CSICOP in the News

by Matt Nisbet
Skeptical Briefs · Volume 7.3

CSICOP in the news, 1997

Ouija in the Classroom

by Larry Barrieau
Skeptical Briefs · Volume 7.3

For the past decade I have been introducing the scientific method to my seventh graders in a unique way: I use the paranormal.

The Klass Files Volume 46

by Philip J. Klass
The Skeptics UFO Newsletter
July 1, 1997

Articles from Volume 46

Art Bell, Heaven’s Gate, and Journalistic Integrity

by Thomas G. Genoni Jr.
Skeptical Inquirer · Special Report · Volume 21.4

Following the Heaven's Gate suicides, we learned that talk of a UFO trailing Hale-Bopp may have contributed to the suicides.