The Difficult Dichotomy Between Science and Philosophy
2016-02-26
Many scientists continue to dismiss philosophy as being “dead”… but any true understanding of reality may require input from both disciplines.Continue Reading
Moon Music: What Did Apollo 10 Astronauts “Really” Hear on Their Radios?
2016-02-23
It was like a scene right out of a 1970s drive-in SciFi flick, complete with cheesy, analog “space music” produced with synthesizers and theremin… only in this case, it really happened. According to NASA files that remained classified until 2008, astronauts during one of the American Space Program’s pivotal lunarContinue Reading
Anti-Vaccination Controversy Erupts At Recent GOP Debate
2015-09-21
I’m not an “anti-vaxer”. I support vaccinations administered to children, with the aim of preventing disease, and in accordance with dosage sizes and schedules recommended by the Centers for Disease Control. With that disclaimer out of the way, lately I’ve become interested in the variety of responses to statements aboutContinue Reading
“The Complete Guide to Maverick Podcasting”, Now Available
2015-09-16
For anyone who has wondered about how to create a podcast, or how to improve the ones they already make, there are plenty of books on the subject… but none quite like this.Continue Reading
These “Fossil UFOs” Are Really Just A Geological Oddity
2015-09-15
These odd “fossil UFOs” might appear out of the ordinary. However, a general knowledge of geology shows us precisely why such formations occur.Continue Reading
Did a “UFO” Shut Down Another Chinese Airport, or Was It Something Else?
2015-09-01
Last night just before my live broadcast of The Gralien Report Podcast, I came across an interesting news item describing a “UFO” that shut down a Chinese airport. The article, written by my friend Paul Seaburn, a fellow writer for Mysterious Universe, was accompanied by an equally interesting piece of footageContinue Reading
The Delusional Self-Loathing of American Conspiracism
2015-08-18
Conspiracism, rather than purely the stuff of “conspiracy theories,” involves the growing adoption of paranoid attitudes by people today. Is it dangerous? Continue Reading
Abandoning Bigfoot: Come On In, But Leave ‘Patty’ At The Door
2015-08-12
I think it’s important to be skeptical of what many hold to be the best evidence for Bigfoot’s existence. Here’s why.Continue Reading
Questions Are Raised About Recent British Sniper Story
2015-08-11
Questions have been raised about a recent British sniper story reported in the Daily Star. Is the story true, or is it merely an item of propaganda?Continue Reading
Home, the Long Way ‘Round: The Doctor Who Enigma
2015-08-10
I enjoy science fiction, particularly of the vintage kind, or that of the modern variety which bears the unique quality of possessing classic components. Some time ago, I was gifted with a rather mysterious elderly woman’s book collection, which included a trove of weird books on mysteries and speculative theoriesContinue Reading
Remains Uncovered at Arkaim, Russia, Display Cranial Deformation
2015-07-29
A 2000-year-old body recently uncovered at Arkaim, Russia, depicts an elongated skull, which was deformed in accordance with tribal traditions.Continue Reading