A Netflix Original Film. 2021. Directed by Adam McKay. Starring Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio. Hollywood has always had trouble with science. To its credit, the American Film Institute (AFI) recognized the problem and ran a series of Catalyst Workshops to help scientists learn the art of storytelling and translate their work into film.Benjamin Radford, M.Ed., is a scientific paranormal investigator, a research fellow at the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, deputy editor of the Skeptical Inquirer, and author, co-author, contributor, or editor of twenty books and over a thousand articles on skepticism, critical thinking, and science literacy. His newest book is America the ... The Committee for Skeptical Inquiry ( CSI ), formerly known as the Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal ( CSICOP ), is a program within the U.S. non-profit organization Center for Inquiry (CFI), which seeks to "promote scientific inquiry, critical investigation, and the use of reason in examining controversial ... Jan 23, 2023 · in Skeptical Inquirer magazine, including her “Reality Is the Best Medicine” columns published since the September/October 2018 issue skepticalinquirer.org , where her monthly SkepDoc’s Corner columns have been published since September 2016, including some that were translated into Spanish by Alejandro Borgo of the Center for Inquiry ... Kendrick Frazier. Kendrick Frazier is editor of the Skeptical Inquirer and a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He is editor of several anthologies, including Science Under Siege: Defending Science, Exposing Pseudoscience.Jan 27, 2023 · January 27, 2023. Susan Gerbic and Harriet Hall at CSICon 2016. Harriet A. Hall was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on July 2, 1945, and died on January 11, 2023, in Puyallup, Washington. Richard Saunders just replayed on his podcast The Skeptic Zone a 2007 interview he had done with Harriet Hall when they were both on a JREF cruise to Alaska. The Committee for Skeptical Inquiry ( CSI ), formerly known as the Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal ( CSICOP ), is a program within the … Harriet Hall, MD, a retired Air Force physician and flight surgeon, writes and educates about pseudoscientific and so-called alternative medicine. She is a contributing editor and frequent contributor to the Skeptical Inquirer and contributes to the blog Science-Based Medicine. She is author of Women Aren’t Supposed to Fly: Memoirs of a Female Flight Surgeon and coauthor of the 2012 textbook ... The President is one of countless people who have come to believe that there is a “97% consensus” on anthropogenic global warming (AGW). Since it is inconceivable that any climate scientist today could have no opinion on the subject, if 97 percent accept AGW it follows that 3 percent reject it. To those outside of science, 3 percent may ... Bernard Dixon, British science writer and former editor of New Scientist magazine, died October 30, 2020, at the age of eighty-two. Dixon was elected a fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (then CSICOP) in 1980. He was also active with the British Association for Science (then the BAAS) and the Council for Science and …. Andrew Fraknoi, Kendrick Frazier. From: Volume 45, No. 5. September/October 2021. Many scientists and skeptics expressed concern to us about the New Yorker article “The U.F.O. Papers” (in the May 10 printed edition). We know of at least two who submitted letters to the magazine about it. The New Yorker didn’t publish them, but here they are: Skeptical Inquirer is the official journal of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. On a bimonthly basis, Skeptical Inquirer publishes critical scientific evaluations of paranormal and fringe-science claims and informed discussion of all relevant issues. According to Editor Kendrick Frazier: "Skeptical Inquirer is an unusual hybrid, part semi ... Susan is also founder of the Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia (GSoW) project. She is a Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, and writes for her column, Guerilla Skepticism, often. You can contact her through her website. Harriet A. Hall was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on July 2, 1945, and died on January 11, 2023, in Puyallup ... At its core, Missing411 is the vague claim that something unusual is occurring related to deaths and disappearances in national parks. The concept has been steeped in the milieu of conspiracy and the supernatural, as Paulides frequently appears on paranormal-oriented radio shows and podcasts to discuss it. A forthcoming documentary appears to ... His first SI column, “Thinking about Science,” ran for twelve years from 2002 to 2015. This new column will explore skepticism from the viewpoint of the philosophy of science. —The Editors. The term pseudoscience has been the object of a renewed interest by philosophers of science in recent years. This is not just because the so-called ... I know Skeptical Inquirer has largely remained aloof from partisan controversies, but it seems to me that what’s going on in the country these days needs a good, heathy dose …"Skeptical Inquirer is a bimonthly American magazine published by the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (CSI) with the subtitle: The Magazine for Science and Reason. In 2016 …Skeptical Inquirer Volume 45, No. 5. September/October 2021. The following statement and guide for media coverage of UFOs was issued June 3 and reissued June 25 (the day the Pentagon UFO report came out) by the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, publisher of the Skeptical Inquirer. It expresses concern about some of the … That joke came to my mind when I read three short tributes to biologist E.O. Wilson in Skeptical Inquirer (May/June 2022). Wilson passed away on December 26, 2021, at age ninety-two. The tributes are by evolutionary biologist and science popularizer Richard Dawkins, evolutionary developmental biologist Sean B. Carroll, and cognitive linguist ... Founded in 1976, Skeptical Inquirer is a bimonthly American magazine published by the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (CSI) with the subtitle: The Magazine …In September 2021, the head of the Biden panel overseeing Havana Syndrome, Pamela Spratlen, was forced to resign after she refused to rule out mass psychogenic illness as a possible cause (Lederman and Breslauer 2021). This was a clear signal that the government’s investigation was being driven by politics instead of science.Mark Edward did a cold-reading demonstration event at CSICon in 2017; the workshop was all skeptics, and you needed a separate ticket to attend. We obtained a list with about fifty names of people who would be at the workshop. ... Skeptical Inquirer Magazine. PO Box 703 Amherst, NY 14226 800-634-1610 or (716) 636-1425. Center for …Sep 10, 2018 · Skeptical Inquirer Magazine. PO Box 703 Amherst, NY 14226 800-634-1610 or (716) 636-1425. Center for Inquiry – Headquarters. PO Box 741 Amherst, NY 14226 Sagan went back to the librarian and explained that he meant real stars. “She thought this was funny,” Sagan remembered. But this time she got him what he was seeking, an act that helped launch a future astronomer. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the delight Sagan held for Skeptical Inquirer magazine.In the two entity photos, we can clearly see hard shadows cast by Candy’s silhouette. Hard shadows are very distinct, appearing in sharp contrast to the subject and the background. In the first image (above left), a hard shadow appears along the right side of Candy. In the second image (above right), the hard shadow appears to the left of Candy.Update Subscription Information. Fields marked with an * are required. Help us locate your current subscription. Fill out the following with your existing information, then let us know what information you need to update. Full Name *.Skeptical Inquirer THE SKEPTICAL. INQUIRER is the official journal of the Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal. Editor Kendrick Frazier. Editorial Board George Abell. Martin Gardner. Ray Hyman. Philip J. Klass, Paul Kurtz, James Randi. Consulting Editors James E. Alcock, Isaac Asimov, William Sims Bainbridge.Bjorn Lomborg. Bjørn Lomborg, PhD, is an adjunct professor in the Copenhagen Business School and organizer of the Copenhagen Consensus, a conference of top economists who come together to prioritize the best solutions for the world’s greatest challenges. He is author of The Skeptical Environmentalist and, most recently, Cool It!I know Skeptical Inquirer has largely remained aloof from partisan controversies, but it seems to me that what’s going on in the country these days needs a good, heathy dose of the kind of honest, fact-based critical thinking that’s … At its core, Missing411 is the vague claim that something unusual is occurring related to deaths and disappearances in national parks. The concept has been steeped in the milieu of conspiracy and the supernatural, as Paulides frequently appears on paranormal-oriented radio shows and podcasts to discuss it. A forthcoming documentary appears to ... Converting the ‘Skeptics’. Karen Stollznow, a linguist, author, and skeptical investigator, wrote about Caputo’s exaggerated displays of emotion: There is rarely a scene where she isn’t in tears or claiming empathetic abilities, such as, “I could feel your tears running down my cheek.”. In one episode she announces that the spirit ... This was the milieu when the makers created Skeptical Inquirer. It wasn’t even Skeptical Inquirer back then. It was The Zetetic. Marcello Truzzi served as editor. Truzzi and others must have sensed that the term zetetic was esoteric, even for the intelligent people who appreciate skepticism. The page following the Table of Contents provided a ... Benjamin Radford, M.Ed., is a scientific paranormal investigator, a research fellow at the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, deputy editor of the Skeptical Inquirer, and author, co-author, contributor, or editor of twenty books and over a thousand articles on skepticism, critical thinking, and science literacy. His newest book is America the ...A critical driver of the politicization of science is the perception of threat to religious beliefs, and the school choice issue brings this into sharp focus. For example, many evangelicals feel that tax-supported vouchers should be used to promote anti-science religious dogmas such as creationism.John C. Sherwood of Pennsylvania, a reporter and editor for Gannett Co. newspapers for twenty-eight years, has written interactive mysteries and books on magic. Contact him at [email protected] or MysteryVisits.com.Skeptical Inquirer Presents. Skeptical Inquirer Presents is a series of live online presentations from leading experts in science, skepticism, medicine, media, activism, and advocacy, all devoted to the cause of advancing science over pseudoscience, media literacy over conspiracy theories, and critical thinking over magical thinking.In QM, there is no transmission of energy between the separated particles; it is only that they are “entangled.”. In short, parapsychology cannot be true unless the rest of science isn’t. Moreover, if psi effects were real, they would have already fatally disrupted the rest of the body of science.In QM, there is no transmission of energy between the separated particles; it is only that they are “entangled.”. In short, parapsychology cannot be true unless the rest of science isn’t. Moreover, if psi effects were real, they would have already fatally disrupted the rest of the body of science.Benjamin Radford, M.Ed., is a scientific paranormal investigator, a research fellow at the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, deputy editor of the Skeptical Inquirer, and author, co-author, contributor, or editor of twenty books and over a thousand articles on skepticism, critical thinking, and science literacy. His newest book is America the ...First as a young science journalist, I became editor of Science News and stayed at the helm there for seven full years. I went straight from SN to SI. I became editor of Skeptical Inquirer in August 1977 and have had the good fortune to edit the world’s leading magazine of science and reason for all that time.To improve skeptical thinking, become familiar with the works of top-notch skeptics such as James Randi, Michael Shermer, Benjamin Radford, Daniel Dennett, Sam Harris and so on. Recognize the term ideological immune system. In everyday life, as well as in science, we all resist fundamental paradigm change. Joe Nickell. Joe Nickell, PhD, is senior research fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (CSI) and “Investigative Files” columnist for Skeptical Inquirer.A former stage magician, private investigator, and teacher, he is author of numerous books, including Inquest on the Shroud of Turin (1983), Pen, Ink and Evidence (1990), Unsolved History (1992) and Adventures in Paranormal ... The Day After Tomorrow is produced, written, and directed by Roland Emmerich, best known for Independence Day and a remake of Godzilla. Emmerich’s trademark is the spectacular destruction of global landmarks. (Think of the laser beam annihilation of the White House in Independence Day, or Godzilla’s attack on the …Joe Nickell. Joe Nickell, PhD, is senior research fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (CSI) and “Investigative Files” columnist for Skeptical Inquirer.A former stage magician, private investigator, and teacher, he is author of numerous books, including Inquest on the Shroud of Turin (1983), Pen, Ink and Evidence (1990), Unsolved History …Joe Nickell. Joe Nickell, PhD, is senior research fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (CSI) and “Investigative Files” columnist for Skeptical Inquirer.A former stage magician, private investigator, and teacher, he is author of numerous books, including Inquest on the Shroud of Turin (1983), Pen, Ink and Evidence (1990), Unsolved History …February 15, 2024. Well not really, but I suppose to explain the past three weeks I should start with the Bent Spoon award the Australian Skeptics gave to award-winning journalist Ross Coulthart. The Bent Spoon is a tongue-in-cheek award “presented to the perpetrator of the most preposterous piece of paranormal or pseudoscientific piffle.”.Figure 1. Trends in belief in angels and the devil among U.S. adults (Source: Gallup Polls Newport 2016). According to the most recent Gallup poll, 61 percent of Americans believe in the devil (Newport 2016), which …We were privileged to publish an article in the Skeptical Inquirer last year (Sharps et al. 2013) concerning the psychological factors that made it possible for modern human beings, even with modern access to scientific information, to believe in this type of baseless nonsense. We found that disturbingly high numbers of university students ... Skeptical Inquirer is the official journal of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. On a bimonthly basis, Skeptical Inquirer publishes critical scientific evaluations of paranormal and fringe-science claims and informed discussion of all relevant issues. According to Editor Kendrick Frazier: "Skeptical Inquirer is an unusual hybrid, part semi ... Skeptical Inquirer Volume 45, No. 5. September/October 2021. The following statement and guide for media coverage of UFOs was issued June 3 and reissued June 25 (the day the Pentagon UFO report came out) by the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, publisher of the Skeptical Inquirer. It expresses concern about some of the …Veteran cryptozoologist Loren Coleman and others have joined the chorus of complainers that a conspiracy-esque “wall of skeptical ridicule” silences witnesses; Joshua Blu Buhs, in his book Bigfoot: The Life and Times of a Legend, even suggests without evidence that ridicule is “the skeptics’ primary weapon.”. Letters – Vol. 46, no. 4. Afloat in Misinformation As a former teacher of undergraduate and graduate students, I appreciate Melanie Trecek-King’s excellent articles in Skeptical inquirer (“Teach Skills, Not Facts,” January/February 2022, and “A Life Preserver for Staying Afloat in a Sea of Misinformation,” March/April 2022). In QM, there is no transmission of energy between the separated particles; it is only that they are “entangled.”. In short, parapsychology cannot be true unless the rest of science isn’t. Moreover, if psi effects were real, they would have already fatally disrupted the rest of the body of science.Skeptical Inquirer Volume 47, No. 2. March/April 2023. Susan Blackmore. Deepak Chopra, Ayurvedic practitioner and famous promoter of mind-body medicine, is among the richest spiritual leaders in the world with ninety-five books to his name and a thriving, and very lucrative, alternative therapy business. From: $ 16.99. If you prefer to read online, a digital subscription to the Skeptical Inquirer is for you. You’ll get new issues on their publication date and online access to the full archive. On a bimonthly basis, Skeptical Inquirer publishes critical scientific evaluations of extraordinary claims of all sorts that may or may not be true. The President is one of countless people who have come to believe that there is a “97% consensus” on anthropogenic global warming (AGW). Since it is inconceivable that any climate scientist today could have no opinion on the subject, if 97 percent accept AGW it follows that 3 percent reject it. To those outside of science, 3 percent may ...Kenny Biddle. June 17, 2019. A new exhibit at Zak Bagans’s (Not) Haunted Museum apparently had to be shut down after some alleged paranormal activity got a bit too overwhelming for the TV star. The focus of the new exhibit, a rocking chair that is said to have played a part in “The Devil in Connecticut” demon possession case, was blamed ...Apr 11, 2024 · Skeptical Inquirer Magazine. PO Box 703 Amherst, NY 14226 800-634-1610 or (716) 636-1425. Center for Inquiry – Headquarters. PO Box 741 Amherst, NY 14226 (716) 636 ... in Skeptical Inquirer magazine, including her “Reality Is the Best Medicine” columns published since the September/October 2018 issue skepticalinquirer.org , where her monthly SkepDoc’s Corner columns have been published since September 2016, including some that were translated into Spanish by Alejandro Borgo of the Center for …Skeptical Inquirer is a magazine that covers topics such as conspiracy theories, superstition, UFOs, and more. The blog features articles, guides, and discussion … People who have very high levels of conspiracy thinking tend to think that everything is the product of a shadowy conspiracy. The people on the low end tend to be resistant to conspiracy theories. Denialism works in a similar way. Some people have an antagonistic relationship with authoritative sources of information. January 23, 2009. DJ Grothe. Topics: Religion Science Skepticism. Kendrick Frazier has been the editor of Skeptical Inquirer magazine for over 30 years. He is a member of the …It was a “road to Damascus” experience for the Mad Men era. In 1966, the respected astronomer J. Allen Hynek had gone—seemingly overnight—from a. determined debunker to an ardent apostle of the UFO gospel. A longtime consultant to Project Blue Book noted for his skeptical stance toward UFOs, Hynek.Benjamin Radford, M.Ed., is a scientific paranormal investigator, a research fellow at the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, deputy editor of the Skeptical Inquirer, and author, co-author, contributor, or editor of twenty books and over a thousand articles on skepticism, critical thinking, and science literacy. His newest book is America the ...Joe Nickell. Joe Nickell, PhD, is senior research fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (CSI) and “Investigative Files” columnist for Skeptical Inquirer.A former stage magician, private investigator, and teacher, he is author of numerous books, including Inquest on the Shroud of Turin (1983), Pen, Ink and Evidence (1990), Unsolved History …Benjamin Radford. Benjamin Radford, M.Ed., is a scientific paranormal investigator, a research fellow at the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, deputy editor of the Skeptical Inquirer, and author, co-author, contributor, or editor of twenty books and over a thousand articles on skepticism, critical thinking, and science literacy. His newest book ...The Thesis . Recently, I reviewed Behe’s latest book, Darwin Devolves, for Science, the top scientific research journal in the United States (Lents et al. 2019).Behe argues that unguided random mutations serve primarily to damage genes and that doing so is occasionally good for the organism, leading to adaptation through natural selection of … The Nobel Disease: Eight Thumbnail Sketches. Linus Pauling (1901–1994) received the 1954 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for research on the chemical bond (he also won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1962). In 1941, Pauling was diagnosed with Bright’s disease, which causes chronic inflammation of the kidneys. Harriet A. Hall was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on July 2, 1945, and died on January 11, 2023, in Puyallup, Washington. Richard Saunders just replayed on his podcast The Skeptic Zone a 2007 interview he had done with Harriet Hall when they were both on a JREF cruise to Alaska. It was Harriet’s first ever podcast interview and relistening to it …Mar 19, 2018 · Promotional image for The Blackwell Ghost. The Blackwell Ghost is a film promoted as a real-life documentary which follows a filmmaker-turned-ghost hunter as he investigates an alleged haunted house. The description on Amazon Prime, which seems to be the only place this film is available, states “A filmmaker tries to prove that ghosts are ... In September 2021, the head of the Biden panel overseeing Havana Syndrome, Pamela Spratlen, was forced to resign after she refused to rule out mass psychogenic illness as a possible cause (Lederman and Breslauer 2021). This was a clear signal that the government’s investigation was being driven by politics instead of science.Andrew Fraknoi, Kendrick Frazier. From: Volume 45, No. 5. September/October 2021. Many scientists and skeptics expressed concern to us about the New Yorker article “The U.F.O. Papers” (in the May 10 printed edition). We know of at least two who submitted letters to the magazine about it. The New Yorker didn’t publish them, but here they are:SKEPTIC App Whether at home or on the go, the SKEPTIC App is the easiest way to read your favorite articles. Within the app, users can purchase the current issue and back issues. Download the app today and get a 30-day free trial subscription.Skeptical activism emerged, at least in part, to challenge such malevolent messaging. In a recent article for Scientific American , Dr. Peter Hotez wrote: Antiscience has emerged as a dominant and highly lethal force, and one that threatens global security, as much as do terrorism and nuclear proliferation.Skeptical Inquirer, Amherst, New York. 148,282 likes · 344 talking about this. I know of no greater antidote to pseudoscience than the contents of...Available for preorder, psychology professor Richard Wiseman’s latest book aims to help children “learn how to perform lots of seemingly impossible feats, including how to defy …The Skeptical Inquirer has published several devastating critiques of Schwartz’s work over the years by Ray Hyman (2003a; 2003b) and Richard Wiseman (O’Keefe and Wiseman 2001), among others. Page 200 in chapter eight refers to brain scans taken while a participant was reviewing their “Mind Movie.”The Skeptic published a preliminary report, Not for Prophet, about the GAPPP in March 2021. This was written by one of the project’s participants, Adrienne Hill, and it describes both the creation and the work of the team assembled to score the massive number of predictions. It is available here.Skeptical Inquirer Volume 47, No. 2. March/April 2023. Susan Blackmore. Deepak Chopra, Ayurvedic practitioner and famous promoter of mind-body medicine, is among the richest spiritual leaders in the world with ninety-five books to his name and a thriving, and very lucrative, alternative therapy business.Benjamin Radford, M.Ed., is a scientific paranormal investigator, a research fellow at the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, deputy editor of the Skeptical Inquirer, and author, co-author, contributor, or editor of twenty books and over a thousand articles on skepticism, critical thinking, and science literacy. His newest book is America the ...So, while methylene blue is well placed as a promising therapy for several diseases and disorders, the benefits for nonpatients are far from clear. Another important caveat is the dose. A typical (low) therapeutic dose of methylene blue, used in the clinical setting, is 1–2 mg per kilogram of body weight. 9 This equates to about 80–160 mg ...In the two entity photos, we can clearly see hard shadows cast by Candy’s silhouette. Hard shadows are very distinct, appearing in sharp contrast to the subject and the background. In the first image (above left), a hard shadow appears along the right side of Candy. In the second image (above right), the hard shadow appears to the left of Candy.CSICOP and our flagship publication the Skeptical Inquirer celebrated thirtieth anniversaries in 2006 (see SI March/April 2006, p. 13; July/August 2006, pp. 13—14; September/October 2006, pp. 13—19). During those three decades, the name has been both a help and a hindrance. The “CSICOP” acronym is widely known and has …Benjamin Radford, M.Ed., is a scientific paranormal investigator, a research fellow at the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, deputy editor of the Skeptical Inquirer, and author, co-author, contributor, or editor of twenty books and over a thousand articles on skepticism, critical thinking, and science literacy. His newest book is America the ...
Veteran cryptozoologist Loren Coleman and others have joined the chorus of complainers that a conspiracy-esque “wall of skeptical ridicule” silences witnesses; Joshua Blu Buhs, in his book Bigfoot: The Life and Times of a Legend, even suggests without evidence that ridicule is “the skeptics’ primary weapon.”.. Georgia lottery scratchers
In an article in the Skeptical Inquirer (Nickell 2014) and in the book American Hauntings (Bartholomew and Nickell 2015, 57–77), I analyzed the Perrons’ claims of demonic activity and showed that they were consistent with the effects of strong winds, misperceptions, schoolgirl pranks, vivid dreams, simple suggestion, role-playing, and other factors—including one child’s having had an ... Pinker, a longtime Committee for Skeptical Inquiry Fellow, is the author of eight books, including How the Mind Works, The Blank Slate, The. Language Instinct, and most recently The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence has Declined. The interview focuses on the premise of his. latest book: that we now live in the least violent and most ...So, while methylene blue is well placed as a promising therapy for several diseases and disorders, the benefits for nonpatients are far from clear. Another important caveat is the dose. A typical (low) therapeutic dose of methylene blue, used in the clinical setting, is 1–2 mg per kilogram of body weight. 9 This equates to about 80–160 mg ... Letters – Vol. 46, no. 4. Afloat in Misinformation As a former teacher of undergraduate and graduate students, I appreciate Melanie Trecek-King’s excellent articles in Skeptical inquirer (“Teach Skills, Not Facts,” January/February 2022, and “A Life Preserver for Staying Afloat in a Sea of Misinformation,” March/April 2022). Sagan went back to the librarian and explained that he meant real stars. “She thought this was funny,” Sagan remembered. But this time she got him what he was seeking, an act that helped launch a future astronomer. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the delight Sagan held for Skeptical Inquirer magazine. Skeptical Inquirer Magazine. PO Box 703 Amherst, NY 14226 800-634-1610 or (716) 636-1425. Center for Inquiry – Headquarters. PO Box 741 Amherst, NY 14226 (716) 636 ... Rob became a skeptical activist when he joined the Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia team in 2016, and began writing for skepticalinquirer.org in 2018. Rob can be contacted at [email protected] Like Rob's Facebook page to get notified when his articles are published. See more articles.1. Judge skeptical of Trump’s lawyer. The presiding judge, Juan Merchan, was clearly unimpressed by Trump lawyer Todd Blanche’s desperate attempts to save Trump …StellaLife also claims that its Oral Care Recovery Kit “accelerates healing” from: “extractions (including wisdom teeth), dental implants (including all-on-4, all-on-6), bone and connective tissue grafting, LANAP, osseous surgery, crown lengthening, sinus lift, ridge augmentation, and other procedures including SRP.”.It was a “road to Damascus” experience for the Mad Men era. In 1966, the respected astronomer J. Allen Hynek had gone—seemingly overnight—from a. determined debunker to an ardent apostle of the UFO gospel. A longtime consultant to Project Blue Book noted for his skeptical stance toward UFOs, Hynek.From: Volume 46, No. 3. May/June 2022. “Debating creationists on the topic of evolution is rather like trying to play chess with a pigeon—it knocks the pieces over, craps on the board, and flies back to its flock to claim victory.”1. This famous quote is by Scott D. Weitzenhoffer, who wrote it as an Amazon.com review for Eugenie Scott’s ...So, while methylene blue is well placed as a promising therapy for several diseases and disorders, the benefits for nonpatients are far from clear. Another important caveat is the dose. A typical (low) therapeutic dose of methylene blue, used in the clinical setting, is 1–2 mg per kilogram of body weight. 9 This equates to about 80–160 mg ... Volume 46, No. 1. From Russia’s Stalin to Climate Change—The Irrational World of Motivated Reasoning. January/February 2022. Joe Nickell. Joe Nickell, PhD, is senior research fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (CSI) and “Investigative Files” columnist for Skeptical Inquirer.A former stage magician, private investigator, and teacher, he is author of numerous books, including Inquest on the Shroud of Turin (1983), Pen, Ink and Evidence (1990), Unsolved History ….