Latest articles by Benjamin Radford
'Cowboys and Aliens': UFO Sightings in the Wild West
The movie Cowboys and Aliens features UFOs zipping around the Wild West, which may (or may not) have actually happened.
In Killing Chupacabra, Did Teen Commit a Felony?
In killing a potential chupacabra, has a Texas teen committed a felony?
Sea Serpent Hunt Underway in Alaska
A new television show hunts an Alaskan sea monster, but does it exist?
Sharks Fin Soup Bans Don't Stop Strong Demand
Despite pleas to cease shark finning, many species are at risk of extinction.
Is the 'UFO Mothership Over London' Video Real?
Is that video of UFOs visiting London, England proof that aliens exist?
Texas Mass Grave Hoax: Do Police Really Use Psychics?
A "psychic" who falsely claimed a Texas farmhouse was the site of a grisly mass murder reveals the damage such people can do.
Why Are Most Glow-In-the Dark Toys Green?
From rubber worms to Saturn stickers, most glow-in-the-dark items are green. Why is that?
Arizona Wildfire Sparks Racist Rumors
Residents say illegal immigrants hiding in the mountains are to blame.
Do Alligators Really Live in New York City Sewers?
Is there any truth to the long-held legend that New York City's sewers are crawling with alligators?
UFOs Spotted Over California?
Does a new video reveal alien spacecraft flying over Oakland? Our UFO expert takes a look.
Failed Doomsday Has Real Deadly Consequences
Though the Rapture didn't occur, some had already taken the lives of loved ones.
Allegedly Plagiarized Climate Study Won't Stifle Debate
Key evidence used by climate naysayers was allegedly plagiarized and fraudulent.
May 21: Another Doomsday Upon Us?
Perhaps an early Thanksgiving and Christmas is in order.
Black Magic and Genies Stir Trouble in Iranian Politics
Genies are a serious matter in the Arabic world.
UFO Battles Captured on Video? Not Likely, Expert Says
A noted UFO watcher shares video of flying saucers over San Diego – but is it real?
Viral Video of 'Alien' in Siberia a Convincing Fake
The video of a dead alien found in Siberia looks real, but signs point to a hoax.
Psychics Offer Tips in Search for Missing Woman Holly Bobo
Sadly, these psychic insights prove vague at best.
Why Match.com Effort to Screen Sex Offenders Won't Work
Like other similar measures, this one may be just a public stunt.
FBI's UFO File: Proof of Roswell?
Our bad science columnist digs into a memo supposedly confirming the 1947 UFO crash.
Claim: Psychic Predicted Today’s Japan Earthquake
Did a psychic really predict the aftershock that struck Japan today? Life's Little Mysteries explains why not.
Claim: Psychic Predicted Japan's April 7 Aftershock
Did a psychic really predict the aftershock that struck Japan today? Life's Little Mysteries explains why not.
Bogus English Ghost Video Goes Viral
Real or real fake? A family in England claims it has video evidence of a ghost. URL: English-ghost-video-hoax-fake
Russian Government to Fund Yeti Search: What Will They Look For?
The Russian government may fund a Yeti research institute, but what, exactly, are they looking for?
