Category Archives: Education

Naturopath Licensing in California

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Brian Dunning

In 14 US states, quacks are empowered to govern their competitors. The State of California has a Naturopathic Medicine Committee that licenses naturopaths. This is a terrible idea, because it wrongly implies to consumers that some naturopaths are better able to … Continue reading →

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The Science of NHL Hockey

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Eric Hall

I am always happy when I get a chance to catch up on my “Skeptoid” and “The Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe” podcasts. These 2 shows, along with other science and skeptically based shows not only help me think better, … Continue reading →

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Reaching Out To Those With Depression

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Eric Hall

A few stories at the start of this year have me reaching out for the help of humanity. What we are allowing people to do to each other and to themselves makes me truly sad. For those of us in … Continue reading →

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Five Signs of Evolution in Modern Mankind

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Guy McCardle

Have you ever seen a picture of a blind cave fish?  Over many millenia, in response to their pitch black environment, their eyes have dwindled down to mere vestigial organs.  Humans, too, have developed vestigial body parts during the course … Continue reading →

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Cell Size and Scale

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Guy McCardle

Check out this cool, geeky diversion from the Genetic Science Learning Center at The University of Utah.  Move the slider from the left to the right and the scaled down objects get smaller in size moving from a coffee bean … Continue reading →

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Changing Someone’s Mind on Chiropractors

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Eric Hall

A few weeks ago in one of the classes I am teaching, a student revealed to me she is attending school to become a physical therapist. I made a comment to her about how important physical therapists are to medicine … Continue reading →

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Debunked!

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Guy McCardle

The term ‘debunk’ originated in the 1923 novel Bunk, by American novelist William Woodward, who used it to mean to “take the bunk out of things.”  A debunker is one who pulls away the curtain exposing the true nature of … Continue reading →

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The Skeptical Student Perspective

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Eric Hall

Finally, my first blog for the Skeptoid Blog. I am really writing it! What am I going to write about? Let me tell you a bit about who I am. I am a father and husband in my mid-thirties. Last … Continue reading →

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Paradoxes 101

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Guy McCardle

In many parts of the U.S. it is back to school time and with that in mind I take time out from prepping for my teaching duties at Thunderwood College to offer our loyal Skeptoid readers a free peek at … Continue reading →

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I Believe They Have A Point

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Craig Good

How often has this happened to you?

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