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School of Doubt is in Session!
Hi! I’m Alasdair and I’m the admin of School of Doubt, Skepchick’s newest sister site. Today is our launch and we’d love it if you popped over for a visit! School of Doubt is devoted to the promotion of skepticism and critical thinking in education. I’m a high school English teacher with a heavy interest in science, so much so…
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ICYMI: February 17 – February 23 on the Skepchick Network
Hello! It’s such a wonderful day! Or at least it will be after your brain soaks up this Skepchick Network awesomeness. Teen Skepchick Science Sunday: Diversity of Locomotion Ine continues here investigation of the diversity of life by looking at how animals move around. Atheism and Morality: Good without God? Does God define morality? Protecting the Young Protects No One…
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Why Gender Differences Don’t Matter (and Other Myths)
Cross-posted at Queereka. A few days ago, Harriet Hall wrote a post on Science-Based Medicine titled “Gender Differences and Why They Don’t Matter So Much.” The article left a bad taste in my mouth for a number of reasons. Aside from what I feel is a gross misrepresentation of various criticisms of Michael Shermer (which I will leave to Ophelia and PZ to deal with as…
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ICYMI: December 23 – December 29 on the Skepchick Network
Happy New Year’s Eve, everybody! You know the best way to gear up for 2013? By checking out what you missed over Christmas on the Skepchick Network. Then, if you’re like me, you’ll fall asleep on the couch at 9 pm. YOLO. Teen Skepchick Discovering the Real Reason for the Holiday Season Lauren experiences a “traditional” Christmas season for the…
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ICYMI: November 11 – November 17 on the Skepchick Network
Hello! It’s a beautiful day! Probably. I don’t know where you live. Regardless, here are some of the awesome posts you missed last week as you were having a non-Internet life. Enjoy! Teen Skepchick Eating Disorders: The Demographics You don’t have to be a teenage girl to have an eating disorder. Is Doctor Who a Religion? Lux examines the possibility…
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EVENTS This Week—Skepticon, FTB/Skepchick Mashup SuperParty & MOAR!
Happy Friday, skeptics! This week, we’re going to do things a little differently because (a) I am barely emerging from my candy coma; (b) next Friday is too late to write about that weekend’s Skepticon awesomeness; and (c) I am going to Skepticon! And I’ll see you there, right? RIGHT?! I’ll have a post up next week for the week…
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EVENTS: Rebecca & Men Who Stare at Ghosts + MUCH More
As Rebecca has already announced, the CSI Paranormal Road Trip starts tomorrow, as Rebecca, Richard Wiseman, and Jon Ronson head for Cleveland, with a few paranormal pit stops in New York along the way. Take a look at her post about the itinerary here. You’ll see a bunch of new stops. First is the Iron Island Museum in Buffalo, a regional…
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ICYMI: August 19 – August 25 on the Skepchick Network
Look! On your computer/smart phone/tablet screen! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s…highlights from the Skepchick Network! Teen Skepchick Science Sunday: The Problem with Dinosaurs Eddy explains the many problems with determining dinosaur species. Modern Mythology: 8-10 Glasses of Water a Day Melanie takes on this water myth and explains how too much water can be bad for you. The…
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