Skeptic - 1997-98 - Vol 11 No 3
This issue of The Skeptic delves into various skeptical analyses of phenomena. It features an article on 'Unidentified Flying Airships', examining historical sightings and the poss
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Skeptic - 1997-98 - Vol 11 No 4
This issue of The Skeptic critically examines various pseudoscientific claims. Julie Birkby investigates whether astrology works, concluding that while it may offer comfort, its sc
Skeptic - 1999 - Vol 12 No 1
This issue of The Skeptic, Volume 12 Number 1, delves into various skeptical investigations. The cover story questions alien abductions, while other articles examine gender differe
Skeptic - 1999 - Vol 12 No 2
This issue of The Skeptic features an in-depth discussion by Rupert Sheldrake on the importance of double-blind experiments in scientific inquiry, highlighting their prevalence in
Skeptic - 1999 - Vol 12 No 3-4
This issue of The Skeptic delves into various skeptical investigations and debunkings. It examines the 'face on Mars' and the historical 'canals of Mars' controversies, linking the
Skeptic - 2000 - Vol 13 No 1
This issue of The Skeptic magazine, Volume 13, Issue 1, covers a range of skeptical investigations. It includes an article on the 'Satanic Cat Abuse?' case, examining the historica
Skeptic - 2000 - Vol 13 No 2
This issue of The Skeptic delves into the controversial Medjugorje apparitions, questioning the commercial aspects and manipulation by Franciscan clergy. It also examines the deadl
Skeptic - 2000 - Vol 13 No 3-4
This issue of The Skeptic delves into various topics, including the psychological and neurological aspects of belief ('God on the Brain'), the historical context of UFO sightings (
Skeptic - 2001 - Vol 14 No 1
This issue of The Skeptic, guest-edited by Chris French, focuses on 'Weird Science at Goldsmiths' and the work of the Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit. Articles explore the psy
Skeptic - 2001 - Vol 14 No 2
This issue of The Skeptic magazine delves into various topics from a skeptical viewpoint. It questions whether ignorance might be beneficial, examines the concerns surrounding mobi
Skeptic - 2001 - Vol 14 No 3
This issue of 'The Skeptic' magazine, Volume 14, Number 3, delves into the ongoing debate surrounding Darwinism and the rise of the Intelligent Design movement, examining its argum
Skeptic - 2001 - Vol 14 No 4
This issue of The Skeptic delves into the phenomenon of 'Alien Big Cats' in Britain, examining various sightings and concluding that most are misidentified domestic animals or hoax
Skeptic - 2002 - Vol 15 No 1
This issue of The Skeptic, Volume 15 Number 1, Spring 2002, features an interview with James Randi, exploring the James Randi Educational Foundation's mission to promote critical t
Skeptic - 2002 - Vol 15 No 2
This issue of The Skeptic critically examines ear candling, debunking its claims of therapeutic benefits and highlighting documented injuries. It also touches on the bankruptcy of
Skeptic - 2002 - Vol 15 No 3
This issue of The Skeptic delves into the psychological underpinnings of hauntings and poltergeists, presenting them as delusions influenced by beliefs and experiences. It also exa
Skeptic - 2002 - Vol 15 No 4
This issue of The Skeptic, Volume 15 Number 4 (Winter 2002), features 'Haunts and Poltergeists: Part 2', presenting an advanced model of psychological processes underlying these ph
Skeptic - 2003 - Vol 16 No 1
This issue of The Skeptic, Volume 16 Number 1 (Spring 2003), delves into the nature of 'exceptional experiences' and the challenges of distinguishing science from pseudoscience. Da
Skeptic - 2003 - Vol 16 No 2
This issue of The Skeptic (Summer 2003) delves into the scientific and skeptical perspectives on various phenomena. It features an examination of ganzfeld experiments in parapsycho
Skeptic - 2003 - Vol 16 No 3
This issue of The Skeptic critically examines claims of 'unseen staring' and ESP in pets, finding no evidence for general abilities in either. It reviews research on prayer efficac
Skeptic - 2003 - Vol 16 No 4
This issue of The Skeptic delves into the 'Why?' of organized religious faith, featuring an article by Douglas George. It also examines 'The Need For Open-Minded Skepticism' with a
Skeptic - 2004 - Vol 17 No 1
This issue of The Skeptic delves into complex topics such as consciousness, memory, and near-death experiences. Susan Blackmore discusses the Penrose-Hameroff theory linking consci
Skeptic - 2004 - Vol 17 No 2-3
This issue of The Skeptic focuses heavily on the Rendlesham Forest incident, presenting skeptical analyses of the event and its implications for ufology. It also features articles
Skeptic - 2004 - Vol 17 No 4
This issue of The Skeptic, Winter 2004, delves into various skeptical analyses. It features an examination of Freud's psychoanalytic perspective on religion, questioning its scient
Skeptic - 2005 - Vol 18 No 1
This issue of The Skeptic delves into various phenomena and stories. It features a two-part article on the 'Angels of Mons' legend, examining its origins and evolution. Another art
Skeptic - 2005 - Vol 18 No 2
This issue of The Skeptic (Summer 2005) explores the controversial topic of teaching Creation Science in schools, arguing it can be used to illustrate the scientific method. It als
Skeptic - 2005 - Vol 18 No 3
This issue of The Skeptic magazine, dated Autumn 2005, delves into various skeptical investigations. It features a multi-part series on the 'Phantom Sniper of Esher' incidents from
Skeptic - 2005 - Vol 18 No 4
This issue of The Skeptic delves into various skeptical investigations. It examines the 'Alien Abduction or Bad Medicine?' phenomenon, questioning if traumatic experiences or medic
Skeptic - 2006 - Vol 19 No 1
This issue of The Skeptic (Spring 2006) critically examines claims of psychic abilities, the funding of alternative medicine, and historical paranormal phenomena. Articles discuss
Skeptic - 2006 - Vol 19 No 2
This issue of The Skeptic delves into the complexities of spiritualism and its relationship with science. Articles discuss historical investigations into mediumship by figures like
Skeptic - 2006 - Vol 19 No 4
This issue of The Skeptic delves into various topics, including the authorship of 'The Passion of Christ by Emmerich,' the perception of synaesthesia in art and science, and a phys
Skeptic - 2007 - Vol 20 No 1
This issue of The Skeptic, Volume 20 Number 1 (Winter 2006), delves into various topics from a skeptical perspective. It features an article on the historical 'Great Masturbation D
Skeptic - 2007 - Vol 20 No 2
This issue of The Skeptic delves into the ongoing evolution controversy, examining the public's understanding of intelligent design (ID) in Britain and the US. It questions the val
Skeptic - 2007 - Vol 20 No 3
This issue of The Skeptic, Autumn 2007, delves into various skeptical investigations. It features an article on the prevalence of psychics on eBay, questioning the ease with which
Skeptic - 2007 - Vol 20 No 4
This issue of The Skeptic, dated Winter 2007, marks the magazine's 20th anniversary. It features an in-depth investigation into Alcoholics Anonymous, questioning its effectiveness
Skeptic - 2008 - Vol 21 No 1
This issue of The Skeptic, Spring 2008, delves into various topics from a skeptical perspective. It features an extensive overview of Ian Stevenson's research into reincarnation, c
Skeptic - 2008 - Vol 21 No 2
This issue of The Skeptic delves into the science behind near-death experiences, critiquing the 'survivalist' position and arguing for a dying-brain hypothesis. It also investigate
Skeptic - 2008 - Vol 21 No 3
This issue of The Skeptic, dated Autumn 2008, explores the history of UFOlogy, critically examining classic cases like Roswell and the Betty and Barney Hill abduction. It questions
Skeptic - 2008 - Vol 21 No 4
This issue of The Skeptic, Winter 2008, delves into the world of mediumship with articles like 'The Sceptical Medium: A Course in Crossing Over' and 'The Messengers of Lily Dale: A
Skeptic - 2009 - Vol 22 No 1
This issue of The Skeptic (Spring 2009) features an interview with James Randi discussing mortality, Project Alpha, and Peter Popoff. Wendy Grossman reflects on the magazine's 21-y
Skeptic - 2009 - Vol 22 No 2
This issue of The Skeptic delves into the current state of parapsychology, featuring a debate between researchers Ray Hyman and Richard Wiseman, who argue for its demise, and parap