Society

When skepticism collides with human experience. The societal implications of scientific skepticism.

Climate Change

Questionable accusations over ‘woke’ climate change solutions empower white genocide conspiracies

Aaron Rabinowitz -
Claims that climate change belief is part of a 'woke' religion feed into conspiracy theories around Malthusian depopulation schemes and white genocide
Religion

A visit to Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, the UK’s explicitly creationist tourist attraction

Sarah Hearne -
After decades of criticism for its creationist messages, how has Noah's Ark Zoo Farm changed? Sarah Hearne paid the zoo a visit, to find out.
Media

Psychic predictions for 2021 in review: peace talks from Donald Trump, and an end to Covid

Brian Eggo -
2021 once again saw a slew of psychic predictions in the media - and a near-perfect record of misses and failures.
History

‘David Copperfield’s History of Magic’: Come for the magic, stay for the history lesson

Junaid Mubeen -
'David Copperfield's History of Magic' is an impressive tribute to the magician’s craft, letting us in on its wonders, without revealing any of its secrets
Extremism

The churches seeking vulnerable refugees for Alpha course conversions

Michael Marshall -
Christian "church planting" groups aiming to convert refugees should honestly reflect on why they're explicitly seeking out the most vulnerable in society
Conspiracy Theories

Speculation breeds misinformation in the wake of the Liverpool terrorist attack

Michael Marshall -
As soon as reports of the Liverpool terrorist bombing emerged online, the speculation began, providing fertile ground for misinformation to spread
Skepticism

Dr Elisabeth Bik wins Skeptical Activism Ockham award

Michael Marshall -
Dutch microbiologist and scientific integrity consultant Dr Elisabeth Bik has today been named the 2021 recipient of the Ockham Award for Skeptical Activism.
Skepticism

Pfizer scientist turned anti-vaxxer Dr Mike Yeadon wins 2021 Rusty Razor award for pseudoscience

Michael Marshall -
An anti-vaccine campaigner who once worked for pharmaceutical company Pfizer, Dr Mike Yeadon, has today been named the 2021 joint recipient of the “Rusty Razor” award
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