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Skeptical Inquirer is the official journal of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. It is published by the Center for Inquiry in association with the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. Six times per year Skeptical Inquirer publishes critical scientific evaluations of all manner of controversial and extraordinary claims, including but not limited to paranormal and fringe-science matters, and informed discussion of all relevant issues. In addition to news, articles, book reviews, and investigations on a wide variety of topics, Skeptical Inquirer has a stellar stable of regular columnists including Joe Nickell (“Investigative Files”), Massimo Polidoro (“Notes on a Strange World”), Massimo Pigluicci (“Thinking About Science”), and SI managing editor Benjamin Radford's reader-driven (“The Skeptical Inquiree”). Yale University neurologist Steven Novella, M.D., founder of the New England Skeptical Society and executive editor of the Science-Based Medicine blog, contributes a new "The Science of Medicine" column, and contributing editor Kenneth W. Krause adds a regular science column, "ScienceWatch."

The Care and Feeding of the Vagina

The Care and Feeding of the Vagina

by Harriet Hall
Volume 42.5, September / October 2018

Column
Special Section

The Case That CAM is Unethical

The Case That CAM is Unethical

by Harriet Hall
Volume 42.5, September / October 2018

Review

CAM exploits patients, including physical damage, mental distress, financial loss, and harm to third parties.

An Early ‘Monster’ with an Older History

An Early ‘Monster’ with an Older History

by Terence Hines
Volume 42.5, September / October 2018

Review

In cryptozoological terms, the Jersey Devil doesn’t have the cachet of the Loch Ness monster, Bigfoot, or even the chupacabra.

A Telepathy Investigation

A Telepathy Investigation

by Massimo Polidoro
Volume 42.5, September / October 2018

Column
Notes on a Strange World

Sound reading,” as this technique is called, is a classic trick of mentalists who wish to simulate telepathy phenomena.

Multi-Level Menace

Multi-Level Menace

by Denise Sutherland
Volume 42.5, September / October 2018

Feature

Multi-level marketing companies use subtle influence techniques to capture and influence recruits—and you are at risk.

A State of Many Mysteries

A State of Many Mysteries

by Susan Gerbic
Volume 39.3, May/June 2015

Review

Mysterious New Mexico: Miracles, Magic, and Monsters in the Land of Enchantment by Benjamin Radford

Wildlife Apocalypse: How Myths and Superstitions Are Driving Animal Extinctions

Wildlife Apocalypse: How Myths and Superstitions Are Driving Animal Extinctions

by Bob Ladendorf and Brett Ladendorf
Volume 42.4, July / August 2018

Feature

Demand for wildlife body parts for scientifically unproven medicinal remedies and paranormal trinkets is causing a worldwide crisis for many endangered animal species, including rhinos and elephants.

Skepticism Reloaded

Skepticism Reloaded

by Amardeo Sarma
Volume 42.4, July / August 2018

Feature

A leading skeptic addresses the essence of contemporary skepticism and highlights the vital nonpartisan and science-based role of skeptics in preventing deception and harm.

Speed Reading: Fact or Fiction

Speed Reading: Fact or Fiction

by William Vanderlinde
Volume 42.4, July / August 2018

Is training in speed reading valuable? It depends.

Cell Phone Radiation and Cancer

Cell Phone Radiation and Cancer

by Christopher Labos and Kenneth R. Foster
Volume 42.4, July / August 2018

Research Review

New NTP Results Inconsistent; Random Chance Likely at Play

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