Skeptic: Promoting Science and Critical Thinking

Skepticality— the official podcast of Skeptic magazine

Skepticality — the pioneering original skeptics podcast — is a top-rated audio talk show dedicated to skeptical topics and interviews.

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MonsterTalk— presented by Skeptic magazine

MonsterTalk critically examines the science behind cryptozoological (and legendary) creatures, such as Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, or werewolves.

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H1N1 — The Evolution
of a Deadly Virus.
What Diseases Tell Us
About Evolution

a recent lecture with Carl Zimmer
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009

Carl Zimmer, an award-winning science writer for the New York Times, Discover magazine, Scientific American, takes readers on a frightening tour of the H1N1 flu virus, and reveals what deadly diseases tell us about how evolution works.

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SkepticBlog is a collaboration between eight of the most recognized names in the promotion of science, critical thinking & skepticism. It features the cast & producers of The Skeptologists, a pilot skeptical reality show.

The Celebrity of Science Comes to Caltech

Stephen Hawking lectures on “My Brief History,” packs the house On Tuesday, January 18, 2011, physicist, cosmologist, writer, and science ...

Homeopathy Pseudoscience at the HuffPo

Dana Ullman, a notorious homeopathy apologist, actually has a regular blog over at HuffPo. For those of use who follow such things, the start of his ...

Skeptoid on Scientology

This week’s Skeptoid episode was on Scientology, the notorious “religion” created in the 1950s by sci-fi author L. Ron Hubbard. ...

Skeptical Investigation

Welcome to our look at the heart of modern scientific skepticism: active investigation! In this issue of Junior Skeptic, we’ll see how skepticism’s roots go back more than 2,000 years, and learn how science gave rise to specialized new scholars—experts in paranormal and pseudoscientific claims. How do investigators solve spooky mysteries? And, can kids solve mysteries on their own? Let’s find out!

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Led by various guest geologists and paleontologists, our often multi-day excursions tour some of the best geologic wonders in the United States. Visit some of the richest dinosaur-bearing deposits in the world, and collect amazing trilobites. Decipher the geologic story behind the amazing scenery at Zion, Bryce, and Capitol Reef National Parks, Death Valley, Kelso Dunes, the Great Basin, Redrock Canyon and more.

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Skeptics Mix Tape 2009

Think the best skepticism is the kind you can rock to? We’re pleased to offer you this selection of songs of science and skepticism — completely free! Download these MP3 files for non-commercial use at home or in your classroom.

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Shermer exposes frauds and debunks paranormal quackery from acupuncture to out-of-body experiences, and more on his YouTube Channel!

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