Latest articles by Benjamin Radford
Chinese Medicine Driving Rhinos to Extinction
The western black rhino has gone extinct, mostly because it is poached for its horn.
Chinese Folk Medicine Driving Rhinos to Extinction
The western black rhino has gone extinct, mostly because it is poached for its horn.
Fake Ghost Photos Haunt Real Ghost Researchers
Phone apps that add fake ghosts to photos make it harder to prove that ghosts exist.
Do Einstein's Laws Prove Ghosts Exist?
Ghost hunters argue that Einstein's theories of energy conservation could prove that ghosts exist.
Was the 'Canadian Loch Ness Monster' Caught on Video?
A man claims to have captured video of Ogopogo, Canada's version of the Loch Ness Monster.
Do Aliens Love Football? Two UFO Sightings Explained
A rash of UFO sightings at football games has our resident skeptic investigating the trend.
Why Ghosts Get 'Spooked' by HD Cameras
With an HD camera in every cellphone, why are photos of ghosts still blurry?
Russians Claim 'Indisputable Proof' of Yeti
A group of researchers claim to have found a yeti's cave.
Chinese Lanterns Cause UFO Scare in Utah
Students' science experiment causes UFO stir.
Were Strange Lights Over Phoenix Really a UFO?
A triangle of lights was spotted over Phoenix recently, but was it a UFO?
UFOs Visited the Mayans, Upcoming Film Claims
Is there any proof that UFOs visited the ancient Mayans in Mexico?
Teen's Murder Defense: I am a Vampire. And a Werewolf
A teen accused of murder claims she is part vampire, part werewolf. Is this a good legal defense?
Coroner Concludes Irishman Died of Spontaneous Human Combustion
A coroner determined that an Irishman died of spontaneous combustion. Is that possible?
Are Serbian Cousins Human Magnets?
Two boys in Serbia appear to be magnetic, but are they really?
UFO Reports Spiked this Summer
UFO sightings shot up in August, but is there anything to them?
Did Nostradamus Really Predict the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks?
Shortly after 9/11, the Internet became abuzz with claims that Nostradamus had predicted the attacks. But did he?
Vaccine Deniers and the Fear Behind 'Contagion'
Will you get your kids vaccinated after seeing 'Contagion?'
American Anthrax Terrorists Return
As the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11 nears, Americans are again sending out anthrax threats.
'UFO' Over Chinese Airport Just an Unusual Cloud
An unusual cloud set off UFO sightings in China and shut down an airport.
How to Kill a Vampire
Killing a vampire is probably more difficult than it seems in the movies.
A Bloodsucker Goes to Washington: Is this the Chupacabra?
A strange beast was found lurking near a Maryland hospital, but was it the notorious Chupacabra?
