April 1996 by Robert Novella It was late at night; I awoke and saw a shape at the end of my bed. As the shape floated closer I could see that it was an old ugly woman. I tried to move but I was paralyzed. She moved onto my chest, I could feel her weight […]
07.18Bee Venom Therapy
February 2002 by Steven Novella, MD It is administered in private homes by unlicensed practitioners. It is not prescribed by a doctor, yet it is used like any other drug, given in regular doses at regular intervals. There is no scientific evidence to support its use, and yet thousands of multiple sclerosis sufferers tout its […]
April 1996 by Perry DeAngelis The people, places and things that inhabit Connecticut with aura’s of the paranormal are legion. I am battered nearly everyday with a new claim toward that end. I was therefore not totally surprised when I discovered that my own home town of Easton, was host of one of the “…best […]
07.17Holocaust Denial
April 1996 by Hajime Tokuno, MD The political basis for Holocaust Denial How does a responsible citizen in a free society respond to the man who comes forth to state: “The earth is a flat entity, not spherical, as has been so often proclaimed throughout history.” And furthermore he says to you, “Without the benefit […]
January 1996 by Robert Novella In the past decade, daytime talk shows have become increasingly popular, and sensationalistic. People are fascinated by the unusual and sometimes bizarre problems and lifestyles of the guests. These shows are adequate, although perhaps distasteful, as entertainment, and some even manage to be informative on many different topics. Where they […]
07.16Satansim in Newtown
January 1996 by Perry J. DeAngelis Satanism is dead and dying in Newtown Connecticut! I trust that this will please most of our readers. After a search to weed these vile occultists from their havens of evil, this intrepid reporter discovered that Satanists in Newtown are as scarce as they are in Vatican City! Not […]
January 1996 by Steven Novella, MD There is a growing phenomenon in this country which is very diverse and yet can be grouped collectively under a single name: alternative medicine. What this term basically represents is any health care which is not part of the mainstream medical establishment, and it includes all such therapies from […]
06.15About the NESS
The New England Skeptical Society is a non-profit educational organization founded in 1996 to promote science and reason. Podcasts The NESS produces two podcasts: The Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe is our flagship production – a popular weekly science podcast, featuring science news, interviews with top scientists and skeptics, and our most popular segment – […]