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

Featured Events

Merseyside Skeptics Society @ QEDcon in Manchester
Merseyside Skeptics Society @ QEDcon in Manchester
Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel, Portland Street
Skeptics in the Pub Social
Skeptics in the Pub Social
Dr Duncan's, St John's Lane

Latest Podcasts

Episode #390

Skeptics with a K In the final episode before QED 2024, the team run down what is happening at the event. Mike talks about how posting 'goodbye Meta AI' won't stop Facebook using your data, and Marsh talks about a new AI tool to help regulators deal with pseudoscience claims.

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

The secret to a year-round tan – eating so many carrots you turn orange?
By Alice Howarth,

Viral claims suggest a new way to give your skin that sun-kissed glow: eating so many carrots you turn orange from carotenosis.

The post The secret to a year-round tan – eating so many carrots you turn orange? appeared first on The Skeptic.

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