North Texas Skeptic

This issue of The North Texas Skeptics critiques various pseudoscientific claims and practices. It reviews Robert Park's book 'Voodoo Science,' which debunks topics like magnetic t

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 14 No 05 - 2000

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic critically examines the Waco siege, debunking claims made in the video 'Waco: The Big Lie' and Mike McNulty's documentary 'Waco: The Rules of

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 14 No 06 - 2000

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic covers various skeptical topics including new web news, potential new tests for the Turin Shroud, a remote viewing conference, a study on prem

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 14 No 07 - 2000

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic, dated July 2000, features a lead article by Michael R. Honig questioning whether educational policy should be based on data or dogma, and who

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 14 No 08 - 2000

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic includes personal accounts of the perceived power of a totem named 'Mr. O'Lucky'. It also features critical analyses of Thought Field Therapy

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 14 No 09 - 2000

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic, dated September 2000, focuses on the aftermath of the Y2K scare and the continued prevalence of doomsday prophecies and cult activities. Dani

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 14 No 10 - 2000

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic delves into the legal and scientific arguments surrounding creationism versus evolution, highlighting the 1982 McLean v. Arkansas Board of Edu

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 14 No 11 - 2000

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic explores various topics related to skepticism and debunking. An editorial by John Blanton questions the concept of demons and their origins. A

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 14 No 12 - 2000

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic critically examines the use of homeopathy in veterinary medicine, questioning its efficacy and the scientific basis presented in a Bird Talk m

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 15 No 01 - 2001

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic investigates 'Clustered Water,' a product promoted by Cellcore International, Inc. The article questions the scientific validity of claims mad

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 15 No 02 - 2001

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic critically examines creationist literature, particularly the 'Impact' series from the Institution for Creation Research (ICR), arguing that ev

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 15 No 03 - 2001

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic features an in-depth look at Sathya Sai Baba, detailing his life, alleged miracles, and the universal religion of LOVE he promotes. It also de

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 15 No 04 - 2001

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic critically examines creationist arguments, particularly focusing on alleged misrepresentations of scientific data by figures like Henry Morris

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 15 No 05 - 2001

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic critically examines Therapeutic Touch (TT), a practice developed by Dolores Krieger and Dora Kunz, questioning its scientific validity and hig

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 15 No 06 - 2001

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic critically examines homeopathy, questioning its scientific basis and efficacy through a review of clinical research, particularly a study on c

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 15 No 07 - 2001

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic critically examines homeopathy, questioning the validity of its clinical research and highlighting the placebo effect as a potential explanati

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 15 No 08 - 2001

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic features a lecture by Andrew Lsaka refuting Holocaust revisionism and denial, addressing claims about gas chambers and the term 'sonderbehandl

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 15 No 09 - 2001

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic features an article critiquing Candace Talmadge's rebuttal to Stephen Barrett's views on health quackery, revealing Talmadge's background in a

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 15 No 10 - 2001

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic critically examines creationist arguments, particularly focusing on Kent Hovind's misrepresentation of cytochrome c sequences to deny evolutio

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 15 No 11 - 2001

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic critically examines various unproven 'cures' and remedies promoted in the wake of the anthrax scare, such as colloidal silver and essential oi

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 15 No 12 - 2001

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic critically examines arguments against Darwinian evolution presented by the Institute for Creation Research, particularly focusing on the 'Immi

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 16 No 01 - 2002

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic delves into the controversial FLIR video from the Waco siege, presenting arguments from filmmaker Mike McNulty and counter-arguments based on

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 16 No 02 - 2002

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic features a detailed exchange between John Blanton and Mike McNulty regarding the FLIR video of the Waco incident, debating the interpretation

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 16 No 03 - 2002

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic covers a variety of skeptical topics. John Blanton reports on a 'madrasa' in Dallas where Richard Stepanek presented arguments against evoluti

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 16 No 04 - 2002

This issue details a debate between skeptic John Blanton and Young Earth Creationist Don Patton. Blanton criticizes Patton's use of out-of-context quotes from scientists to support

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 16 No 05 - 2002

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic features articles on remote viewing, including the Star Gate program and individuals like Prudence Calabrese and Paul Smith. It also presents

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 16 No 06 - 2002

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic examines the marketing strategies of homeopathic remedies, noting how some products, like SafeCare and ALLER-EZE, do not clearly label themsel

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 16 No 07 - 2002

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic focuses on the misuse of out-of-context quotes, particularly by creationists, to support their arguments. The article 'Out of Context' by John

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 16 No 08 - 2002

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic critically examines biblical accounts, particularly the Exodus, using archaeological evidence to question traditional narratives. It also revi

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 16 No 09 - 2002

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic critically examines creationist arguments, particularly those of D. Russell Humphreys of the Institute for Creation Research, who claims the u

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 16 No 10 - 2002

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic critically examines Jonathan Wells' book 'Icons of Evolution,' which challenges evolutionary theory using ten 'icons.' The magazine also repor

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 16 No 11 - 2002

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic features an article on 'Folklore at UNT' where a professor invited a Wiccan and a UFO advocate to discuss their beliefs, with the author criti

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 16 No 12 - 2002

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic features an article by John Blanton titled 'The Breatharians,' which examines the practice of living without food or water. The article posits

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 17 No 01 - 2003

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic delves into the Paluxy River man tracks controversy, detailing how the area became a focal point for creationist claims. It also features a pe

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 17 No 02 - 2003

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic, dated February 2003, features an article by John Blanton discussing Victor Baines and the Nostradamus Society, including an examination of su

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 17 No 03 - 2003

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic delves into various aspects of skepticism, starting with an 'Indian Perspective' that critiques superstition and the exploitation by 'false gu

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 17 No 04 - 2003

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic critically examines the funding of 'Complementary and Alternative Medicine' (CAM) by the Susan G. Komen Foundation, questioning the scientific

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 17 No 05 - 2003

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic features an article by John Blanton analyzing Robert Tippett's interpretation of Nostradamus's prophecies, focusing on quatrains related to cu

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 17 No 06 - 2003

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic delves into the scientific testing of astrology, featuring a proposed protocol by Jagdish Maheshri for a double-blind test. It also explores t

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 17 No 07 - 2003

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic focuses on the 'Zetacult' and its leader Nancy Lieder, who predicted the end of the world on May 15, 2003, due to 'Planet X'. The article anal

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 17 No 08 - 2003

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic focuses on the debate between evolution and creationism, particularly the 'intelligent design' movement. It details legislative attempts in Oh

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 17 No 09 - 2003

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic focuses on the controversy surrounding the teaching of evolution versus 'intelligent design' in Texas schools, with articles detailing the eff

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 17 No 10 - 2003

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic focuses on the contentious review of biology textbooks by the Texas State Board of Education, highlighting the debate between evolution and cr

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 17 No 11 - 2003

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic features an interview with physicist Taner Edis about his book 'The Ghost in the Universe: God in Light of Modern Science.' It also debunks th

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 17 No 12 - 2003

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic covers a lecture by physicist Taner Edis on the search for God in relation to modern science, exploring the limitations of traditional proofs

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 18 No 01 - 2004

This issue features an in-depth look at William Radam's 'Microbe Killer,' a fraudulent elixir sold in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, detailing its origins, marketing, and

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 18 No 02 - 2004

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic critically examines the creationist video 'Unlocking the Mystery of Life,' highlighting its alleged factual inaccuracies and propaganda for In

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 18 No 03 - 2004

The March 2004 issue of The North Texas Skeptic highlights the organization's ongoing Paranormal Challenge, offering $10,000 for a successful demonstration of paranormal abilities.

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 18 No 04 - 2004

This issue features a report on a lecture by Professor Robert C. Koons at UT Dallas, a proponent of Intelligent Design (ID). Koons argued that Darwinism is insufficient to explain

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 18 No 05 - 2004

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic covers a debate between NTS advisor Joe Barnhart and creationist Ralph Muncaster on a religious TV program. It also discusses a UFO sighting i

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 18 No 06 - 2004

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic explores the concept of 'computer evolution' through genetic algorithms, contrasting it with 'Intelligent Design' arguments. It highlights how

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 18 No 07 - 2004

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic covers a range of skeptical topics. The lead article reviews Penn & Teller's DVD 'bull something or the other,' critiquing their approach to t

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 18 No 08 - 2004

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic details Phillip Johnson's 'Wedge Project,' an initiative to promote 'intelligent design' as an alternative to Darwinism in science and educati

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 18 No 09 - 2004

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic critically examines studies on intercessory prayer, questioning their methodology and findings, particularly a study published in the Journal

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 18 No 10 - 2004

The October 2004 issue of The North Texas Skeptic features a 'Paranormal Challenge' with a $12,000 prize for demonstrated paranormal phenomena. The issue details a dowsing test con

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 18 No 11 - 2004

This issue of The North Texas Skeptic reports on the deaths of notable figures in skepticism and related fields, including Harvard professor John Mack and astrologer Joyce Jillson.

North Texas Skeptic - Vol 18 No 12 - 2004