Paranormal

Ghosts, ghouls, UFOs and skeptical investigations; psychics, supernatural beliefs and folklore.

UFOs

UFO claims take centre stage at National Congress of Brazil hearing

João Lucas da Silva -
The UFO hearing at Brazil's National Congress didn't reveal proof that aliens exist, but it did illustrate that the public interest in UFOs runs deep.
Superstition

Are scholars legitimising witch hunting in post-colonial Africa?

Leo Igwe -
By refusing to accept that witches are a mere superstition, academics in Africa unwittingly give cover to those who victimise in the name of witch-hunts
Superstition

The normalisation of superstition and human sacrifice in Indian society

Akshit Mishra -
Despite laws to promote a scientific mindset, superstition continues to flourish in India, with the media reluctant to call out fake gurus
Archive

From the archives: Who Invented the Loch Ness Monster?

Steuart Campbell -
From the archives in 1992, science writer and author Steuart Campbell goes in search of the origin of the Loch Ness legend.
Ancient Aliens

Nibiru and Planet Nine – have scientists found the home of the Annunaki?

Nick Garratt -
Claims that we have found "Planet Nine" – and that it might be Niburu, home of the mystical Anunnaki – owe more to science fiction than to reality
Archive

From the archives: The Silver Man ‘alien’ photo is merely retouched reality

Ole Henningsen -
From the archives in 1992, Ole Henningsen explains how "The silver man", a famous picture of an ‘alien', is a simple photographic hoax.
Superstition

Kiasu: superstition, or Singapore’s quiet multicultural strength?

Ong Ming Jun -
The 'Kiasu' mindset might explain why Singaporeans of different beliefs coexist so happily – it's better to try to fit in, than to risk missing out
Paranormal

Exploring the limits of skepticism. Part 1: we need an Epilogue.

Chris French -
After a lifetime of testing paranormal claims, Prof. Chris French knows that a true skeptic remains open to finding something, however unlikely
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