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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
Media

Is there really a recent spike in cases of spiking by injection?

Chris French -
Recent media reporting over the risk of being spiked by injection has caused a great deal of anxiety, without any real evidence that such an epidemic exists.
Ancient Aliens

The Canary Islands’ Black Pyramids: history doesn’t have to be an unsolved mystery to be interesting

Mark Horne -
A new book sheds light on the origins of the black pyramids of Güímar, and shows how there are better explanations than ancient aliens
Environmentalism

The UK dumping raw sewage into rivers is nothing new – sadly, too many other countries do it

Sarah Clement -
Plenty of headlines have claimed Britain's sewage issue is Brexit-related, but in reality it's not a new problem, and not just a British problem
Media

Is the US government worried about UFOs? Or is that just what THEY want you to think?

Blake Smith -
Before the media report on the US government's interest in UFOs, they ought to take a look at whose making UFO claims - and who is funding them
Skepticism

Obituary: Lewis Jones – magician, writer, teacher, and skeptic

Mike Hutchinson -
Mike Hutchinson, long time contributor to The Skeptic says farewell to the magazine's former columnist Lewis Jones, who died in September.
Skepticism

The Ockham Awards 2021: honouring the best in skepticism, and the worst in pseudoscience

Michael Marshall -
Nominations for the 2021 Ockham Awards are now open, with our annual award for Skeptical Activism and our Rusty Razor award for pseudoscience.
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