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.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Skeptical Inquirer January February 2018.
Critical Thinking about Racism
Racial issues continue to plague us. After every new incident (the deadly neo-Nazi march and confrontations with protestors in Charlottesville this past August a blatant example), we rehash all the a...
DNA Test: Dalí Not Father of Spanish Psychic
A DNA test confirmed that Maria Pilar Abel, a Spanish psychic and tarot card reader, is not the daughter of Salvador Dalí, despite her claims to the contrary. Abel managed to convince a Spanish judge...
Oceans of Data: New Ways to Measure Global Warming
Although scientists understand that the record of Earth’s surface and atmospheric temperatures over the past century show a signature of warming correlated with rising carbon dioxide levels, there re...
‘Blue Whale’ Game Suicide Conspiracy Surfaces
Early in 2017, scary warnings circulated on social media asking parents, teachers, and police to beware of a hidden threat to children: a sinister online “game” that can lead to death. A typical mess...