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Rule 344

A new rule for the Internet.

Updated: 2012-01-05   Views: 89

The OfQuack QED 2012 Competition

OfQuack, the government's regulator for Quack Medicine, needs your help to keep an eye on QED 2012. If you're a student, you could get sponsorship to go. Check it out.

Updated: 2011-09-07   Views: 536

So What is Wrong with Eugenics Anyway?

This is a transcript of a talk I did for the Pod Delusion Live event at QEDcon 2011. I argue that we should not be scared of discussing the issue of eugenics. Why? Read on...

Updated: 2011-02-23   Views: 568

Popping Next Door: A Mission to Gliese 581

Gliese 581 is a red dwarf star, and host to a system of extrasolar planets. It's also very close, astronomically speaking. So could we "pop next door" and visit the neighbours?

Updated: 2010-11-02   Views: 624

Homeopathy for Insomnia

Another interesting article on homeopathy, but with tantalising holes in the protocol. (Now updated twice with response from the authors.)

Updated: 2010-07-19   Views: 1441

Podcast List

Since I now have a much longer commute to work, I needed some extra stuff to listen to on the way to and from work. I found this with some entertaining and informative podcasts. Here are some links.

Updated: 2010-07-02   Views: 2889

Skeptics' Crossword #1

Inspired by Alice's skeptical crossword I decided to make one myself.

Updated: 2010-06-06   Views: 1006

The Integrated Restaurant

David Tredinnick is pushing for "integrated healthcare", where some treatments are allowed to circumvent safety regulation. What would happen if this idea spreads? Welcome... to the Integrated Restaurant.

Updated: 2010-06-02   Views: 888

A Visit to the CNHC

On 13 April 2010, I managed to attend the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council's Board Meeting. This is my record of the meeting.

Updated: 2010-04-19   Views: 1496

A Complaint About CNHC Complaints

The Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council has a clearly defined code of conduct and complaints procedure. What happens when they are tested?

Updated: 2010-04-02   Views: 1022