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57 sites in Skeptical Inquiry

The Skeptic's Dictionary Save
Skeptical definitions and essays on occult, paranormal, pseudoscientific ideas and practices with references to skeptical literature.
http://skepdic.com/   
#Skeptic IRC Save
Weekly internet relay chat for skeptics.
http://home.netcom.com/~bbaggins/skep...   
A Skeptical Manifesto Save
Article by Michael Shermer defines and discusses skepticism. Includes a section that asserts a skeptic can also be open to scientific reason. Written in 1992.
http://www.skeptic.com/about_us/manif...   
Astronomical Pseudo-science: A Skeptic's Resource List Save
A bibliography from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, for those who want to examine with a skeptical eye some of the claims at the fringes of science that seem connected to astronomy.
http://www.astrosociety.org/education...   
Bad Language Save
A doctoral student presents her investigations into the paranormal and pseudo-scientific, as well as an analysis of linguistic myths.
http://www.bad-language.com/   
Bad Science Save
About well understood phenomena which are persistently presented incorrectly by teachers and writers.
http://www.ems.psu.edu/~fraser/BadSci...   
BookTalk Save
Dedicated to the advancement of critical thinking, reason, intelligence, freedom of inquiry, philosophy and the scientific method. Forums include chats with the authors.
http://www.booktalk.org/   
Carl Sagan's Baloney Detection Kit Save
Tools for testing arguments and detecting fallacious or fraudulent arguments, based on Sagan's book "The Demon Haunted World: Science as a candle in the dark."
http://www.xenu.net/archive/baloney_d...   
Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal Save
World-wide organization that encourages the critical investigation of paranormal and fringe-science claims from a responsible, scientific point of view.
http://www.csicop.org/   
Crank Dot Net Save
Skeptic provides categorized directory, both alphabetical and hierarchical, to a variety of kooks, cranks, loons, and crackpots on the net.
http://www.crank.net/   
Criticism of Scientific Skepticism Save
Criticizes self-identified "skeptics," saying that their "skepticism" translates into scorn and condescension toward people and data that contradict current scientific beliefs. Gives examples of the excesses of skeptics.
http://www.alternativescience.com/ske...   
Danny's Skeptic Resources List Save
Features list and highlights of skeptical information available on the web.
http://dannybhoy1.tripod.com   
Debunker's Domain Save
Dedicated to debunking all manner of dubious claims.
http://www.debunker.com   
Eric's Skeptic Page Save
A skeptical look at all sorts of sciences and pseudosciences.
http://www.phact.org/e/skeptic/   
Fortean Times Save
The Journal of Strange Phenomenae. Online version of the print magazine.
http://www.forteantimes.com/   
Free Inquiry Save
Argues for free inquiry and thought; the philosophies of naturalism, empiricism, rationalism, and skepticism.
http://www.freeinquiry.com/   
Free Thinkers Blog Save
Regular articles on scientific evidence against superstition.
http://FreeThinkers.blogtoolkit.com   
In Pursuit of Reality Save
A skeptical look at auras, Kirlian photography, reincarnation, spiritualism, astral projection, and astrology.
http://www.angelfire.com/in2/manythin...   
Logically Critical Save
Podcast intended to encourage critical thinking in everyday situations using information about which people can reasonably agree.
http://www.logicallycritical.com/   
Massimo's Skeptic and Humanist Web Save
Addresses the topic of skepticism and secular humanism. Page includes lectures. handouts, and online column. Also, has links to book reviews and essays.
http://www.rationallyspeaking.org/   
NYTimes.com - Odds Are Stacked When Science Tries to Debate Pseudoscience Save
Essay. Having a debate inevitably suggests that each side has some credibility. As a result, opponents of the scientific method try very hard to appear in debates with scientists.
http://www.phys.cwru.edu/~krauss/nyti...   
Nova: Kidnapped by UFOs? Save
Companion site for TV program in which believers and skeptics, including Carl Sagan, explore case histories of alien abductions.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/nova/al...   
Number Watch Save
Monitors the media in search of misleading numbers in news, politics and science.
http://www.numberwatch.co.uk/   
Point of Inquiry Save
The Center for Inquiry’s radio show and podcast. Point of Inquiry explores CFI’s three research areas: pseudoscience and the paranormal, alternative medicine, and religion and secularism.
http://www.pointofinquiry.org/   
Practical Skepticism Save
A how-to guide for examining claims and debunking myths, math abuse, and misleading arguments.
http://info-pollution.com/skeptic.htm   
Psychologists Educating Students to Think Skeptically Save
PESTS is a meeting place for educators (specifically psychologists, although anyone is welcome) to discuss issues involving skeptical thinking and ways to introduce and teach skeptical thinking in the classroom.
http://www.sc.maricopa.edu/sbscience/...   
Rational Skeptics Page Save
Rather odd collection of skepticism-related rants
http://www.geocities.com/xx_rational_xx/   
Reality Matters Save
Debunks religion, the origin of God, the Bible, near death experiences and paranormal contacts with spirits.
http://www.realitymatters.com/   
SIMPOS Save
Netherlands foundation for information on social problems and occult tendencies.
http://www.stelling.nl/simpos/simpoen...   
Skepchick Save
A woman's skeptical science and life blog.
http://www.skepchick.org/   
Skeptic's Digest Save
Here you can access the best skeptical articles on the Web about the occult, paranormal, pseudoscience and other weird things
http://www.geocities.com/skepdigest/   
Skeptic Friends Network Save
Examines a variety of claims with emphasis on debunking "creation science."
http://www.skepticfriends.org/   
Skeptic News Save
Tracks new information on various skeptical web pages.
http://www.skepticnews.com/   
Skeptic Report Save
E-zine featuring writings on skeptical inquiry and critical thinking. Also lists related books and provides links to numerous websites on topics including skepticism, alternative science, creationism, and health fraud.
http://www.skepticreport.com   
Skeptical Information Links Save
Links to materials for skeptics, and about skepticism.
http://www.discord.org/skeptical/   
Skeptical Investigations Save
Criticism of skepticism, including information about fraud in mainstream science and questioning of the methods and motives of skeptics.
http://www.skepticalinvestigations.org/   
Skeptical Pages by Tommy Persson Save
Links to newsletters, organizations, and websites.
http://www.lysator.liu.se/skeptical/   
Skeptical References Save
A bibliography of materials for skeptics.
http://www.hutch.demon.co.uk/lewindex...   
Skepticality Save
The official podcast of SKEPTIC magazine. Critical thinking and skeptical analysis of all types of topics, especially ones with scientific and/or supernatural aspects.
http://www.skepticality.com/   
Skepticality Skeptic and Critical Thought News Save
Roughly mongthly podcast of interviews with prominent skeptical thinkers.
http://skepticality.libsyn.com/rss/   
Skeptix Mailing List Save
Forum discussion about extraordinary phenomena. Includes post archives and subscription information.
http://www.lists.opn.org/mailman/list...   
The Crackpot Page Save
"Dedicated to all the Flat Earthers, Circle Squarers, Angle Trisecters, Cube Halvers, Perpetual Motion Mechanics, UFO and Elvis sighters, and all the other true believers who adamantly refuse to accept mathematical or physical proof that their convictions are untenable."
http://www.phys.psu.edu/~scalise/misc...   
The James Randi Educational Foundation Save
Foundation headed by professional magician exposes psychics, faith healers, and such. Offers $1.1 million to anyone who can actually demonstrate something supernatural.
http://www.randi.org   
The Nasty Side of Organ Transplanting Save
The secrets of organ harvesting and transplanting known only to the professionals in the business.
http://www.geocities.com/organdonate/   
The Secular Web Save
Agnosticism, atheism, freethought, humanism, and rationalism on the Web
http://www.infidels.org   
The Skeptic's Refuge Save
Gateway to The Skeptic's Dictionary with skeptical articles on the occult, the supernatural, the paranormal and the pseudoscientific.
http://www.skepdic.com/refuge/   
The Skeptic Magazine Save
United Kingdom publication, taking a skeptical look at pseudoscience and claims of the paranormal.
http://www.skeptic.org.uk/   
The Skeptic Magazine Save
Links to news articles of interest.
http://www.livejournal.com/users/uksk...   
The Skeptic Tank Save
The Skeptic Tank is a BBS which maintains extensive archives on scientifically questionable groups, individuals, and ideologies. Message board and articles.
http://www.skeptictank.org/   
The Skeptics Society Save
The Skeptics Society is a scientific and educational organization of scholars, scientists, historians, magicians, professors and teachers, and anyone curious about controversial ideas, extraordinary claims, revolutionary ideas and the promotion of science.
http://www.skeptic.com   
The View from Number 80 Save
Lists sites pertaining to, amongst other things, pseudoscience, flim-flam or irrational claims and tries to give them critical attention and, in many cases, a certain amount of ridicule.
http://www.number80.co.uk   
Tony Youens Save
Skeptic articles, information, books from Tony Youens - parapsychology investigations.
http://tonyyouens.com/   
TrueAuthority.com Save
Experts test claims on subjects including dinosaurs, creation/evolution, and cryptozoology.
http://www.trueauthority.com/   
What is pseudoscience? Save
How it differs from science, how to spot it. Junk science, pathological science, quackery and pseudoscientific scams.
http://www.chem1.com/acad/sci/pseudos...   
X-Project Paranormal Magazine Save
Web e-zine featuring a series of skeptical articles.
http://www.xprojectmagazine.com/   
Zetetics Laboratory Save
Laboratory at the University of Nice where paranormal phenomena are studied.
http://www.unice.fr/zetetique/   
sci.skeptic FAQ Save
Frequently asked questions about the sci.skeptic newsgroup.
http://www.faqs.org/faqs/skeptic-faq/   
Forum - Usenet sci.skeptic


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