It seems that belief in the supernatural survives, and might even be on the rise in some demographics in the U.S. Why hasn’t skepticism and science managed to root out these beliefs? Well, it’s not for lack of trying. There’ve been plenty who’ve made a career—or at least a side hustle—out of debunking psychics, yet…
Psychic Powers – Why Do So Many Believe?
10th January 2020Why Do We Believe in Ghosts?
13th November 2019As the days grow shorter and winter approaches, the thoughts of many turn to death. In this season, numerous cultures observe holidays that focus on the dead, like Halloween, All Saints’ Day, All Souls’ Day, and Día de los Muertos. While these celebrations tend to focus on remembrance, there is also an element of appeasement…
Geoengineering
11th October 2019Global carbon emissions reached a record high in 2018, leading some scientists to conclude that a climate change tipping point is either at hand, or approaching rapidly. Among the many strategies discussed for handling this global crisis is a category of large-scale interventions known as geoengineering—the physical manipulation of the environment to alter the climate…