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The first issue of The British & Irish Skeptic (Jan/Feb 1987) launches with a call for a new newsletter name and features articles by prominent skeptics. James Randi discusses the

British and Irish Skeptic - 1987 - Vol 1 No 2

This issue of The British & Irish Skeptic announces Mark Plummer's visit to the UK and Ireland for CSICOP. It features a report on Brooke Bond's 'Unexplained Mysteries' card series

British and Irish Skeptic - 1987 - Vol 1 No 3

This issue of The British & Irish Skeptic covers a range of skeptical investigations. A review of a BMA report critically examines alternative therapies, finding little scientific

British and Irish Skeptic - 1987 - Vol 1 No 4

This issue of The British & Irish Skeptic covers various paranormal claims and skeptical investigations. It features an interview with Mark Plummer, CSICOP's Executive Director, di

British and Irish Skeptic - 1987 - Vol 1 No 5

This issue of The British & Irish Skeptic, dated September/October 1987, features articles on UFO abduction stories, the nature of science versus pseudoscience, and an examination

British and Irish Skeptic - 1987 - Vol 1 No 6

The November/December 1987 issue of The British & Irish Skeptic covers a range of pseudoscientific claims and skeptical investigations. It reports on Operation Deepscan's inconclus

British and Irish Skeptic - 1988 - Vol 2 No 1

This issue of The British & Irish Skeptic, dated January/February 1988, covers a range of skeptical investigations and reports. It features articles on Uri Geller's alleged abiliti

British and Irish Skeptic - 1988 - Vol 2 No 2

This issue of The British & Irish Skeptic, dated March/April 1988, includes an interview with Paul Kurtz, chairman of CSICOP. It features articles on S.G. Soal, 'Master of Deceptio

British and Irish Skeptic - 1988 - Vol 2 No 3

This issue of The British & Irish Skeptic covers a range of skeptical investigations and critiques. Articles delve into the Findhorn Foundation's claims of spiritual influence on p

British and Irish Skeptic - 1988 - Vol 2 No 4

This issue of The British & Irish Skeptic, dated July/August 1988, features an in-depth report on an exhibition where Uri Geller was challenged on his spoon-bending abilities, with

British and Irish Skeptic - 1988 - Vol 2 No 5

This issue of The British & Irish Skeptic features articles on the controversial experiments of Jaques Benveniste regarding high-dilution antibody activity, a skeptical examination

British and Irish Skeptic - 1988 - Vol 2 No 6

This issue of The British & Irish Skeptic, dated November/December 1988, covers a range of topics related to skepticism and the paranormal. It reports on the formation of new skept

British and Irish Skeptic - 1989 - Vol 3 No 1

The January/February 1989 issue of The British & Irish Skeptic delves into various pseudoscientific claims and skeptical investigations. Articles cover the myth of firewalking, exp

British and Irish Skeptic - 1989 - Vol 3 No 2

This issue of The British & Irish Skeptic delves into various pseudoscientific and paranormal claims. It scrutinizes the concept of perpetual motion, explaining why it violates the

British and Irish Skeptic - 1989 - Vol 3 No 3

This issue of The British & Irish Skeptic features articles debunking paranormal claims and promoting scientific skepticism. Topics include an examination of pyramid construction a

British and Irish Skeptic - 1989 - Vol 3 No 4

This issue of The British & Irish Skeptic examines various claims through a skeptical lens. It discusses the 'cold fusion' controversy, highlighting parallels with pseudoscientific

British and Irish Skeptic - 1989 - Vol 3 No 5

This issue of The British & Irish Skeptic explores various skeptical viewpoints on paranormal claims and societal trends. Articles delve into the debunking of the Nullarbor UFO mys

British and Irish Skeptic - 1990 - Vol 4 No 1

This issue of The British & Irish Skeptic, dated January/February 1990, explores various paranormal claims and skeptical viewpoints. Articles cover the 1989 Bent Spoon Award, a deb

British and Irish Skeptic - 1990 - Vol 4 No 2

This issue of The British & Irish Skeptic critically examines various claims, including anomalous weight reduction in gyroscopes, UFO sightings in the Soviet Union, and the effecti

Skeptic - 1990 - Vol 4 No 3

This issue of The Skeptic magazine, dated May/June 1990, offers a rational examination of pseudoscience and the paranormal. It includes articles debunking astrology, questioning UF

Skeptic - 1990 - Vol 4 No 4

This issue of The Skeptic (July/August 1990, Vol. IV, No. 4) examines various paranormal claims with a rational perspective. Articles cover UFO sightings, including the debunking o

Skeptic - 1990 - Vol 4 No 5

This issue of The Skeptic, published in September/October 1990, features an interview with Stephen Fry discussing his skepticism towards the paranormal and superstition. Articles a

Skeptic - 1990 - Vol 4 No 6

This issue of The Skeptic delves into various paranormal and pseudoscientific claims. It examines the film 'Communion' and Whitley Strieber's UFO experiences, questioning the comme

Skeptic - 1991 - Vol 5 No 1

This issue of The Skeptic, dated January/February 1991, features an interview with skeptical entertainer Paul Daniels, discussing his views on paranormal phenomena and education. O

Skeptic - 1991 - Vol 5 No 2

This issue of The Skeptic delves into various phenomena and beliefs through a skeptical lens. It examines the New Age movement as a response to a 'crisis of belief' in modern Weste

Skeptic - 1991 - Vol 5 No 3

This issue of The Skeptic, dated May/June 1991, critically examines psychic claims and the media's role in promoting them. It features an article questioning the testing of psychic

Skeptic - 1991 - Vol 5 No 4

This issue of The Skeptic (Vol 5, No 4, July/August 1991) features an interview with James Randi, labeled a 'Charlatan' on the cover. Articles delve into the 'Medjugorje Virgin,' r

Skeptic - 1991 - Vol 5 No 5

This issue of The Skeptic investigates various claims of the paranormal and extraordinary. It examines the alleged miraculous healing of Mrs Jean Neil, questioning the medical evid

Skeptic - 1991 - Vol 5 No 6

This issue of The Skeptic, dated November/December 1991, features articles on crop circles, psychic phenomena, and alternative medicine. Steve Donnelly debunks Uri Geller's claims

Skeptic - 1992 - Vol 6 No 1

This issue of The Skeptic, January/February 1992, delves into 'Paranormal Trends in the USSR' with cover imagery featuring UFOs and alien motifs on a Soviet banknote. Articles exam

Skeptic - 1992 - Vol 6 No 2

This issue of The Skeptic delves into various pseudoscientific claims and phenomena. It features an article on a cult survivor, an investigation into the originality of L. Ron Hubb

Skeptic - 1992 - Vol 6 No 3

This issue of The Skeptic, dated May/June 1992, critically examines various phenomena and claims. A central article profiles Premanand, an individual dedicated to exposing the dece

Skeptic - 1992 - Vol 6 No 4

This issue of The Skeptic, dated July/August 1992, delves into the intersection of physics and New Age beliefs, questioning whether they represent science or hype. It features arti

Skeptic - 1992 - Vol 6 No 5

This issue of The Skeptic delves into various paranormal claims and skeptical investigations. It features an article on 'Vampires in Cumbria' detailing a historical case, and a 'Pa

Skeptic - 1992 - Vol 6 No 6

This issue of The Skeptic covers a range of topics including an investigation into acupuncture, the phenomenon of ball lightning, and a critical look at cold fusion research, which

Skeptic - 1993 - Vol 7 No 1

This issue of The Skeptic, dated January/February 1993, delves into various paranormal and skeptical topics. It features an article debunking Tarot, explores paranormal claims in H

Skeptic - 1993 - Vol 7 No 2

This issue of The Skeptic, dated March/April 1993, delves into various topics including the alleged fraud surrounding psychologist Sir Cyril Burt, the pseudoscience of equine pract

Skeptic - 1993 - Vol 7 No 3

This issue of The Skeptic delves into the controversial topic of cold fusion, examining claims and counter-claims, with experiments showing excess heat despite replication difficul

Skeptic - 1993 - Vol 7 No 4

This issue of The Skeptic, dated July/August 1993, delves into various phenomena from a skeptical viewpoint. It features an in-depth look at the 'Face on Mars' anomaly, comparing i

Skeptic - 1993 - Vol 7 No 5

This issue of The Skeptic, Volume 7 Number 5 from September/October 1993, focuses on 'The Mysteries of Creativity', exploring its scientific understanding through computational con

Skeptic - 1993 - Vol 7 No 6

This issue of The Skeptic, 'Science and Nonsense,' delves into various paranormal and unexplained phenomena. Articles examine the enduring mystery of the Mary Celeste, questioning

Skeptic - 1994 - Vol 8 No 1

This issue of The Skeptic delves into the phenomenon of crop circles, exploring their history, the debate between genuine formations and hoaxes, and various theories surrounding th

Skeptic - 1994 - Vol 8 No 2

This issue of The Skeptic delves into various phenomena with a critical eye. It examines the 'miracle' of Lourdes, questioning its literal reality while acknowledging its economic

Skeptic - 1994 - Vol 8 No 3

This issue of The Skeptic critically examines vivisection, questioning whether it constitutes genuine science or pseudoscience, and highlights the ethical and scientific arguments

Skeptic - 1994 - Vol 8 No 4

This issue of 'The Skeptic' delves into various paranormal and pseudoscientific claims. It examines the concept of 'mysterious energies' in martial arts, questioning the evidence f

Skeptic - 1994 - Vol 8 No 5

This issue of The Skeptic delves into various pseudoscientific claims and paranormal phenomena. Articles cover 'pseudoscience in archaeology', the 'Mary Celeste mystery', and the p

Skeptic - 1994 - Vol 8 No 6

This issue of The Skeptic critically examines alternative medicine, questioning its efficacy and highlighting potential dangers like diagnostic delays and wasted money. It contrast

Skeptic - 1995 - Vol 9 No 1

This issue of 'The Skeptic' delves into various phenomena from a critical perspective. It questions the reality of ritual satanic abuse, debunks methods for winning the National Lo

Skeptic - 1995 - Vol 9 No 2

This issue of The Skeptic delves into various topics, including the enduring myth of the unicorn, the controversial use of repressed memory in legal cases, and a satirical guide on

Skeptic - 1995 - Vol 9 No 3

This issue of The Skeptic magazine, Volume 9 Number 3, tackles the 'Fighting Creation 'Science'' debate, exploring its influence in Queensland, Australia, and the methods used by c

Skeptic - 1995 - Vol 9 No 4

This issue of The Skeptic, Volume 9 Number 4, 1995, delves into 'Therapist Power' and the social psychology of healing. It features articles on quackery, statistics, Arthur Conan D

Skeptic - 1995 - Vol 9 No 5

This issue of The Skeptic critically examines the hi-fi industry and its reviewing practices, questioning the validity of subjective reviews and the proliferation of 'accessories'

Skeptic - 1995 - Vol 9 No 6

This issue of The Skeptic delves into various phenomena and beliefs. It examines the unreliability of radionics for allergy testing, the potential dangers of royal jelly, and Sony'

Skeptic - 1996 - Vol 10 No 1

This issue of The Skeptic delves into the nature of consciousness and the self, questioning the validity of IQ tests and exploring the concept of innate intelligence. It also exami

Skeptic - 1996 - Vol 10 No 2

This issue of The Skeptic examines the evolution of UFO sightings, from the high-speed reports of Kenneth Arnold in 1947 to the modern emphasis on hovering. It investigates the cla

Skeptic - 1996 - Vol 10 No 3

This issue of The Skeptic critically examines paranormal phenomena and beliefs. It investigates the claim of Paramahansa Yogananda's incorruptible corpse, concluding it was due to

Skeptic - 1996 - Vol 10 No 4

This issue of The Skeptic delves into the psychology of alien abductions and examines the controversial diagnosis of Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD), exploring skeptical argume

Skeptic - 1996 - Vol 10 No 5-6