pseudoscience
'Jeopardy' Alums Baffled By News That Dr. Oz Will Host
"Having Dr. Oz as a host damages the show's credibility as a neutral purveyor of facts," one contestant said.
The Strange History of Men Going Nuts for Monkey Testicle Transplants
Invented by surgeon Serge Voronoff, the operation was once seen as an elixir of eternal youth and sexual prowess.
Inside the Bizarre Publishing Ring That Linked 5G to Coronavirus
From black holes at the Earth's center to decapitated quails, a group of scientists—some working for a journal from a major publisher—are prolifically publishing pseudoscience.
A Man Cut off a Dead Tiger’s Genitals to Improve His Own Sex Drive
Pseudoscientific beliefs of local forest communities in India are killing animals including tigers, sloth bears and wild boars.
World Leaders Are Hyping Bogus COVID Cures
It's not just Trump—lawmakers and heads of state all over the world are touting unproven, dodgy, and potentially fatal "cures" for COVID-19.
What's Up With All The Sketchy Pseudoscience On Netflix?
"Down to Earth," hosted by Zac Efron, is just one new show on the platform to peddle pseudoscience about health.
Everyone's a #SelfHealer: How 'Holistic Psychology' Took Instagram by Storm
Dr. Nicole LePera preaches empowerment and agency with regard to mental health and self-care... alongside strident messaging about rejecting established science and relying on yourself instead.
Cocaine Doesn’t Prevent COVID-19, And Other Coronavirus Myths
More things that don’t work: blowing a hair dryer up your nose, putting essential oils on your butt hole, holding your breath for 10 seconds, or gargling warm water.
Indonesia Wants to Make Itself a Tourist Destination for Penis Enlargement Massages
They’re already common in Indonesia, so why not cash in on it?
Atlantis, Aliens, and Time Warps: The Enduring Mystery of the Bermuda Triangle
Rogue waves could be responsible for some of the region’s most notorious vanishings, but that won't stop rumors about Atlantis, aliens, and time warps.
Why It's So Easy for Athletes to Buy Into Junk Science
From Phiten necklaces to magic underpants, there's always a product promising to give you an edge.
Does Cryotherapy Actually Help Your Muscles Recover?
There’s hardly any evidence that freezing your body helps muscles recover.