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Evolution Intelligent design/creationism Medicine Pseudoscience Science Skepticism/critical thinking

Once more into the muck: Creationists and the evolution of antibiotic resistance

I’m not sure why, but it’s been a while since I’ve delved into the cesspit of pseudoscience that is the Discovery Institute’s propaganda organ, Evolution News & Views. Perhaps it was because I simply got tired of diving into the depths of stupid. Of course, that then begs the question of why I’ve been spending […]

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EneMan Humor Medicine Movies

EneMan the science fiction star

As I mentioned in January, everybody’s favorite blog mascot has seemingly undertaken a new career in show biz. In fact, he’s become a big movie star, even popping up in some fairly avant garde movies. This month, however, he’s popping up in a most unexpected place: In one of the greatest science fiction movies of […]

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Antivaccine nonsense Autism Complementary and alternative medicine Medicine Quackery

Best line about David Kirby I’ve heard in a long time

A couple of days ago, I wrote about a particularly deceptive and idiotic article by David Kirby about the settling of a case of vaccine injury by the U.S. government. Fellow skeptical physician Steve Novella couldn’t resist taking a shot at Kirby as well and in doing so came up with one of the best […]

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Medicine Religion

Now why can’t all religious instructions be like this?

I’ve always been a bit skeptical of most recommendations by religious figures, but for once I’ve come across one that I can whole-heartedly support: Florida pastor Paul Wirth wants his parishioners to make love — a whole lot of love. The pastor for Relevant Church in Ybor City is challenging the couples in his congregation […]

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Antivaccine nonsense Autism Complementary and alternative medicine Medicine Politics Quackery

John McCain panders to antivaccination zealots

Well, now I’m really in a pickle as far as the 2008 Presidential election goes. I really don’t like Hillary Clinton and consider Barack Obama not ready for prime time; i.e., he’s too inexperienced and too liberal for my liking. On the other hand, I used to like John McCain–at least until he started pandering […]