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From the pages of The Skeptic magazine, this is The Skeptic podcast, bringing you the best of the magazine’s expert analysis of pseudoscience, conspiracy theory and claims of the paranormal. This week featuring stories from Thiago Vahia, Clio Bellenis, Tom Williamson, and Brian Eggo.
With the UK on its third heatwave of the year, Marsh asks what role geoengineering can or should play. Meanwhile, Mike has an unexpected knock at the door.
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.
Brazilian academia has shown itself to be a receptive home - and a lucrative source of funding - for Reiki and its practitioners
The post The relentless march of reiki in public universities in Brazil appeared first on The Skeptic.
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