Crime

Prison rehabilitation programs are rarely evidence-based, and seldom effective

Emma McClure, Aaron Rabinowitz -
Governments talk about being tough on crime, yet interventions designed to prevent reoffending are rarely ever assessed to see if they actually work
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Paranormal

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Religion

This Easter, consider the Rebbe: A new perspective on resurrection beliefs

Gabriel Andrade -
When a Messianic figure dies, their followers have to either accept their death, or believe their leader lives somehow on – hence, the resurrection
Alternative Medicine

You should take the opportunity to see pseudoscience up close – here’s how

Michael Marshall -
Attending pseudoscience events in person is one of the best ways for a skeptic to understand the appeal of woo – especially if you follow our top tips
Archive

From the archive: Sharp Blades or Sharp Practice? Czechoslovakian pyramid power

Harry Edwards -
From the archives in 1991, Harry Edwards examines claims of the mysterious and miraculous power of pyramids, from then Czechoslovakia
Media

Do classic science fiction movies undermine understanding of science?

Larry Chan -
For many, science fiction serves as an entry to a love of science, but could some of the classics of the genre actually be harming science literacy?
Media

The Truth of Skinwalker Ranch… probably won’t shock you

Nick Garratt -
Reality TV show The Truth of Skinwalker Ranch goes heavy on the mystery, but the real truths are far more mundane, and almost certainly not alien
Health

Reactive Oxygen Species are more than just the ‘bad guys’ of the body

Zoё Chernova -
People think of Reactive oxygen species as the cause of illness and ageing, but research suggests their role in the body is much more complex
Archive

From the archive: Scientology is more dangerous than we might think

Allen Hunt -
From the archives in 1991, Allen Hunt responds to coverage of Scientology, arguing that the cult is more dangerous than people may have thought
Psychology

Reputation: why do we care so much about what other people think of us?

Daniel Aaron Levy -
Human beings evolved to value being respected within our group – those seen as trustworthy were more likely to be able to stick around, and to breed

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