#scientific-skepticism

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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Shark or sea monster? The Canadian marine mystery that still intrigues experts 90 years on

A mysterious creature found in a sperm whale's stomach off Canada's coast in 1937 remains unidentified, with cryptozoologists arguing it represents an unknown species despite scientific dismissal as a whale fetus.
Public health
fromNature
3 weeks ago

'Staggering' number of people believe unproven claims about vaccines, raw milk and more

Over two-thirds of the public believe at least one false health claim, indicating a growing skepticism towards scientific evidence.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

What is the quantum Ghost Murmur' purportedly used in Iran? Scientists question CIA's claim of long-range heartbeat detection

Ghost Murmur technology for locating heartbeats is unsupported by physics, despite claims of its effectiveness in rescue missions.
Canada news
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

This Startup Claims It Can Stop Lightning Strikes

Skyward Wildfire uses cloud seeding with aluminum-coated glass fibers to prevent lightning strikes and wildfires, but faces scientific scrutiny over effectiveness and environmental impacts.
Science
fromOpen Culture
7 months ago

Carl Sagan's Baloney Detection Kit: Tools for Thinking Critically & Knowing Pseudoscience When You See It

Critical, scientific thinking is essential; a practical baloney-detection toolkit helps identify fraudulent arguments and build reasoned ones.
Science
fromNature
8 months ago

Experiment puts 'spoon bending' to the test

Individuals who claim they can bend spoons by stroking fail to convince researchers; a pioneer of industrial research receives overdue recognition.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
1 year ago

Skepticism greets claims of a possible biosignature on a distant world

Confirmation of biosignature on K2-18b is highly contested and may not directly indicate life.
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