Resources of interest to skeptics from around the web
- CSI Fellows
- Astrology and Astronomy
- Creationism
- Health and Psychology
- Publications
- Skeptic Blogs
- Skeptical Forums
- Skeptical Organizations and Services
- Skeptical Websites
- Transcendental Meditation
- UFOs
- Urban Legends
CSI Fellows
Stephen Barrett
M.D., psychiatrist, author, consumer advocate, Allentown, Pa.
Andrew Fraknoi
Astronomer, Foothill College, Los Altos Hills, Calif.
Elizabeth Loftus
Professor of Psychology, Univ. of Washington.
John Paulos
Mathematician, author, Temple University.
Massimo Polidoro
Science writer, author, executive director CICAP, Italy.
Richard Dawkins
Ethologist and evolutionary biologist, Oxford University
Robert Sheaffer
Science writer.
Richard Wiseman
Public Understanding of Psychology.
Astrology and Astronomy
Astrology & Science
Articles covering scientific, historical and philosophical issues, and the results of scientific research.
Bad Astronomy
Corrects misinformation about astronomy.
Creationism
TalkOrigins
Usenet newsgroup devoted to the discussion and debate of biological and physical origins.
Health and Psychology
American Family Foundation
A secular, nonprofit, tax-exempt research center and educational organization founded in 1979.
False Memory Syndrome Foundation
Discusses the controversy raging over “recovered memories.”
QuackWatch
Operated by CSI fellow Stephen Barrett, M.D.
Publications
Skeptical Briefs
Newsletter of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry
Skeptical Inquirer
Magazine of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry
Skeptic Blogs
Evolutionblog
http://scienceblogs.com/evolutionblog/
Evolution Blog
Commentary on developments in the endless dispute between evolution and creationism.
Smoke and Mirrors
A NewsOK.com blog whose purpose is to critically examine extraordinary claims.
Skeptical Forums
CFI Forums
Discussion forums for CSI’s supporting organization, the Center for Inquiry
Skeptical Organizations and Services
James Randi Educational Foundation
The Amazing One’s home page.
Zetetics Laboratory of the University of Nice, France
“the one and only university lab officially devoted to the scientific study of the allegations of the paranormal.”
Skeptical Websites
Astronomical Pseudo-science: A Skeptic’s Resource List
Resources for those who want to examine some of the claims at the fringes of science that seem connected to astronomy.
Gary P. Posner, M.D.
Founder and Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Skeptics.
Skeptical Pages by Tommy Persson.
Real audio skeptical reports.
Skeptic’s Digest
A gateway to the best skeptical articles on the Web about the unexplained, paranormal and pseudoscience.
Skeptic News
Tracks new information on various skeptical web pages.
Victor J. Stenger
Professor of Physics, Skeptic
Transcendental Meditation
Meditation Information Network
“Supporting critical examination of the programs associated with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi”
TranceNet
TranceNet
UFOs
Bad UFO’s
Reflections on UFOs, skepticism, and practically anything else by Robert Sheaffer, author of “UFO Sightings.”
Condon Report
Text of the 1968 project carried out under an Air Force contract by the University of Colorado, directed by Dr. Edward Condon.
The Truly Dangerous Co.
Special effects experts examine the “alien autopsy” film.
UFO Skeptic’s Toolkit
Contains lots of UFO material, and some newsletters.
Urban Legends
Snopes
Ref:http://www.csicop.org/resources#skeptical_websites
Snopes takes major hit to its reputation http://doubtfulnews.com/2016/12/snopes-takes-major-hit-to-its-reputation/