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Challenging nonsense at the intersection of science communication and consumer protection. Evidence-based reasoning with a compassionate approach.

Featured Events

Skeptics in the Pub Social
Skeptics in the Pub Social
Dr Duncan's, St John's Lane
Alistair Coleman - Disinformation, Dictators and Propaganda
Alistair Coleman - Disinformation, Dictators and Propaganda
The Casa, 29 Hope Street

Latest Podcasts

Episode #376

Skeptics with a K Alice asks why a relatively small article on cider vinegar for weight loss got so much traction, and Mike looks at companies making overblown claims for cheap products via YouTube advertising.

Episode #054 - Live from QED 2023

InKredulous Episode 54 of our satirical, skeptical comedy podcast recorded live at QED 2023. Appearing alongside host Andy Wilson are Jordan Holmes, Cara Santa Maria, and Michael Marshall.

Episode #083 - Nyjon Eccles

Be Reasonable Marsh is joined by functional medicine doctor Nyjon Eccles to talk about the controversial thermographic cancer screening scans, and why he feels cancer patients would benefit from a functional medicine approach of nutritional support.

The Skeptic

Does a prohibition-based approach to drugs and disposable vaping make sense?
By Clio Bellenis,

The government are often swift to ban recreational drugs, even without evidence of harm - but when it comes to disposable vapes, are they right?

The post Does a prohibition-based approach to drugs and disposable vaping make sense? appeared first on The Skeptic.

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