The Skeptic Podcast: Episode #039 Featuring articles from Brian Eggo (September 2021), Chris French (November 2024), Marcel Hulspas (September 1988), and Mark Horne (June 2022). www.skeptic.org.uk/2025/11/the-...

Has Elon Musk invented a magic device to reduce your electricity bill? (No) | Michael Marshall Websites promising an end to high energy costs, thanks to a miracle device developed by Elon Musk, draw people into a scam that's too good to be true. www.skeptic.org.uk/2025/11/has-...

Schrödinger’s Client List: why the Epstein conspiracy theory will not go away | Dave Hahn www.skeptic.org.uk/2025/09/schr...

Why are heart attacks in women so often misdiagnosed? | Alice Howarth Coronary heart disease remains the largest cause of death in women, yet women suffering heart attacks often have their symptoms missed, or ignored. www.skeptic.org.uk/2025/11/why-...

Unpacking the fear and panic around ultra-processed foods | Maeve Hanan Scaremongering claims about ultra-processed food fill make for eye-catching media headlines - but is fear of the dreaded UPF really evidence-based? www.skeptic.org.uk/2025/10/unpa...

UFO claims take centre stage at National Congress of Brazil hearing | João Lucas da Silva The UFO hearing at Brazil's National Congress didn't reveal proof that aliens exist, but it did illustrate that the public interest in UFOs runs deep. www.skeptic.org.uk/2025/10/ufo-...

Are scholars legitimising witch hunting in post-colonial Africa? Leo Igwe By refusing to accept that witches are a mere superstition, academics in Africa unwittingly give cover to those who victimise in the name of witch-hunts. www.skeptic.org.uk/2025/10/are-...

The normalisation of superstition and human sacrifice in Indian society | Akshit Mishra Despite laws to promote a scientific mindset, superstition continues to flourish in India, with the media reluctant to call out fake gurus. www.skeptic.org.uk/2025/10/the-...

The sinking of the Titanic wasn’t a crafty insurance con, it was a real tragedy | Mike Hall Theories that the Titanic never sank, and that it was switched for another ship as part of an insurance con, ignore irrefutable counter-evidence.

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