#pseudoscience


# health    

the gmc's pyrrhic victory over wakefield

Wakefield may have lost his medical license and is no longer able to call himself a doctor, but his damage to public health has been done and will continue.
the gmc's pyrrhic victory over wakefield

# science    

how the mass media fuels denialism

When it comes to science denial and illiteracy, the media is one of the biggest source of bad information and misleading opinions.
how the mass media fuels denialism

# oddities    

spotting the illuminati on saturn's north pole

Mike Adams thinks he might have found an Illuminati symbol on Saturn. But not really. But totally yes. But maybe not. But maybe.
spotting the illuminati on saturn's north pole

# science    

the trouble with testing extraordinary claims

Despite dangling a million dollar prize, with updated bank statements that it's legit, for a demonstration of a supernatural ability, James Randi has very few takers.
the trouble with testing extraordinary claims

# health    

genetic engineering, the alt med way…

Consider this a PSA for aspiring biohackers: gene therapy does not work if you literally drink the genes.
genetic engineering, the alt med way…

# science    

a mile in the shoes of a barefoot believer

Communication between scientists and believers runs into a fundamental problem. Scientists see knowledge as impersonal. Believers don't.
a mile in the shoes of a barefoot believer

# science    

a furious chopra throws down the gauntlet

Deepak Chopra proudly accepts his title as King of Woo and goes on a spittle flecked tirade against his critics.
a furious chopra throws down the gauntlet

# oddities    

learning the secrets of the illuminati…

A classic scam gets a little Illuminati twist for the conspiracy-minded mark eager to learn the secrets of material wealth and cosmic awareness.
learning the secrets of the illuminati…

# science    

the weird things skeptical christmas gift list

A little gift guide for your favorite cranks, quacks, snake oil salespeople, creationists, and pseudoscientists this holiday season.
the weird things skeptical christmas gift list

# science    

why being nice doesn't always work

If skeptical and science bloggers don't have anything nice to say, we shouldn't have to say anything nice.
why being nice doesn't always work

# science    

deepak chopra picks a fight with darwin's ghost

Deepak Chopra is out to disprove evolution using biocentrism, a meaningless collection of woo buzzwords he and his like-minded friends concocted out of nothing.
deepak chopra picks a fight with darwin's ghost

# science    

the science terminology abuse top five

Science is full of technical jargon and words with multiple, context-dependent meanings. And purveyors of woo and snake oil are happy to abuse this to line their wallets.
the science terminology abuse top five

# science    

deconstructing the god equation

Three internet cranks manage to achieve a truly impressive feat of meaningless numerology. We'll dissect it just for the hell of it.
deconstructing the god equation

# health    

anti-vaxers: to insanity and halfway back again

J.B. Handley and the crew at Age of Autism had a disturbing and revolting meltdown this week.
anti-vaxers: to insanity and halfway back again

# science    

sometimes woo isn't just a noun. it's a diagnosis.

The King of New Age Woo, Deepak Chopra, goes on the warpath against his many critics.
sometimes woo isn't just a noun. it's a diagnosis.

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