Science in Society

Podblack Cat Blog Podblack Cat Blog- A skeptical woman's science, superstitions and life blog. Includes paranormal research, education tips and science literacy. NeuroLogica Blog NeuroLogica Blog- Skeptical weblog by academic clinical neurologist Steven Novella. Particular areas of interest include medicine and the brain. Massimo's Skeptic and Humanist Web Massimo's Skeptic and Humanist Web- Addresses the topics of skepticism and secular humanism. Includes lectures, handouts, and an online column. Also has links to book reviews and … God Knows What God Knows What- Reviews and discussions of research on religion and anthropology from a skeptical perspective. Weird Things Weird Things- Blog that explores the strange and the unknown, in technology, space and science, with a skeptical and analytical eye. Science Meets Religion: Shroud of Turin Science Meets Religion: Shroud of Turin- Discussion of Shroud of Turin controversy from the perceived perspective of the Catholic Church. The Shroud of Turin is a Forgery The Shroud of Turin is a Forgery- Article examining the evidence and concluding that this relic is just one of many historical forgeries. CSI: Shroud of Turin CSI: Shroud of Turin- Article by Joe Nickell on an assertion by Rogers in 2005 that radiocarbon tests that dated the linen between 1260 and 1390 were invalid because the sampling … Shroud of Turin Shroud of Turin- Skeptic's Dictionary entry argues that the shroud is a 14th century artifact. Irish Skeptics Irish Skeptics- Promoting science, critical thinking and the questioning of extraordinary claims. Includes information about aims, events, membership, and a forum. NUI Galway Skeptic Society NUI Galway Skeptic Society- Student organization at the National University of Ireland, Galway. Includes articles and information about events. Granite State Skeptics Granite State Skeptics- Based in New Hampshire. Includes information about their activities. International Network of Skeptical Organizations International Network of Skeptical Organizations- Contact information for local and regional groups. Skepsis: Articles in English Skepsis: Articles in English- A Norwegian skeptical organisation presents articles holding various claims and beliefs up to critical examination. Young Australian Skeptics Young Australian Skeptics- A sanctuary for young freethinkers. Provides a blog and articles, a forum, media and educational assets. Rocky Mountain Skeptics Rocky Mountain Skeptics- Nonprofit educational and investigative organization, founded to promote critical thinking. Tampa Bay Skeptics Tampa Bay Skeptics- A nonprofit scientific and educational organization that critically examines paranormal and fringe-science claims and publishes a quarterly newsletter. Penn State University Skeptics Club Penn State University Skeptics Club- Examining paranormal oddities from a realistic perspective. CICAP CICAP- The Italian Committee for the Investigation of Claims on the Paranormal, promoting a scientific and critical enquiry of supposed paranormal and mysterious phenomena. Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal- World-wide organization that encourages the critical investigation of paranormal and fringe-science claims … Australian Skeptics Australian Skeptics- Group that investigates the paranormal and pseudo-science from a responsible scientific viewpoint. North Texas Skeptics North Texas Skeptics- An organization devoted to promoting the use of science and rational thinking in viewing the world. Features events, newsletter, cartoons, and articles. Boston Skeptics Boston Skeptics- Group of critical thinkers. Information about meetings, and a weblog. National Capital Area Skeptics National Capital Area Skeptics- Washington DC area skeptic organization with on-line library. Bay Area Skeptics Bay Area Skeptics- San Francisco Bay Area skeptical organization which aims to encourage rational thought and critical thinking through the use of scientific methods. Provides a b… New Mexicans for Science and Reason New Mexicans for Science and Reason- Non-profit group promoting science, the scientific method, rational thinking, and the critical examination of extraordinary claims. Includes a… The New England Skeptical Society The New England Skeptical Society- U.S. regional organization dedicated to the promotion of science and reason, particularly the investigation of paranormal and pseudoscientific c… Blather Blather- Skeptical discussions of unexplained phenomena and human belief. The Merseyside Skeptics Society The Merseyside Skeptics Society- Merseyside, UK. Includes a weblog, information about meetings, and their podcast "Skeptics with a K". Token Skeptic Token Skeptic- A weekly female-run science podcast that looks at superstition, paranormal belief and the science behind them. Critical thinking and skeptical analysis with an epis… Skeptics with a K Skeptics with a K- Podcast of the Merseyside Skeptics Society. A group of skeptics talk about topics of interest. Skepticality Skeptic and Critical Thought News Skepticality Skeptic and Critical Thought News- Roughly monthly podcast of interviews with prominent skeptical thinkers. The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe- Weekly science podcast produced by the New England Skeptical Society. Also provides blogs, forums, videos and resources. Skepticality Skepticality- The official podcast of Skeptic magazine. Critical thinking and skeptical analysis of all types of topics, especially ones with scientific and/or supernatural aspect… The Skeptic Zone The Skeptic Zone- Podcast from Australia for science and reason. Includes an episode archive and subscription information. Point of Inquiry Point of Inquiry- The Center for Inquiry’s radio show and podcast. Point of Inquiry explores CFI’s three research areas: pseudoscience and the paranormal, alternative medicine, an… Logically Critical Logically Critical- Podcast intended to encourage critical thinking in everyday situations using information about which people can reasonably agree. Cliff Pickover's Internet Encyclopedia of Hoaxes Cliff Pickover's Internet Encyclopedia of Hoaxes- Discusses a number of scientific and medical hoaxes, including Mary Toft and the Rabbit Babies (about which he authored a book). … Museum of Hoaxes Museum of Hoaxes- Extensive collection of history's most famous hoaxes and April Fool's pranks. Listed by date and category. Includes bibliographic references. Quantum Future Physics Quantum Future Physics- Bogdanovs affaire: Or, Has Physics been bitten by reverse Alan Sokal hoax? Discussion and correspondence. Cottingley Fairies Hoax Cottingley Fairies Hoax- The story and photos of the nonexistent Cottingley fairies. The Jackalope Conspiracy The Jackalope Conspiracy- Hoax site contains user submitted sightings, doctored images, and related humour. Mothman Death List Mothman Death List- Loren Coleman links certain dates, disasters and deaths from 1966 to the present time to the Mothman Curse. Also provides information on cryptozoology and disc… SCIgen - An Automatic Computer Science Paper Generator SCIgen - An Automatic Computer Science Paper Generator- SCIgen is a program that generates random computer science research papers, including graphs, figures, and citations. It us… Bibliography of Hoaxes Bibliography of Hoaxes- Bibliography of books about hoaxes. April Fools' Special: History's Hoaxes April Fools' Special: History's Hoaxes- National Geographic News has compiled a listing of some of the greatest hoaxes in history. Art and UFO Art and UFO- A study about the alleged UFOs in Renaissance paintings. The "strange flying objects" someone find in ancient art are only sacred art symbols, not UFOs. MIT IHTFP Hack Gallery MIT IHTFP Hack Gallery- The MIT Gallery of Hacks (Interesting Hacks To Fascinate People). Hoaxes and pranks perpetrated at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Skeptic's Dictionary: Frauds and Hoaxes Skeptic's Dictionary: Frauds and Hoaxes- Discussion of 22 hoaxes, including Cardiff Giant, crop circles, and the Philadelphia Experiment The Hoax Files The Hoax Files- Assorted collection of hoaxes, including sports hoaxes and art forgeries