DMOZ - Science: Science in Society: Skeptical Inquiry

A bibliography from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, for those who want to examine with a skeptical eye some of the claims at the fringes of science that seem connected to astronomy.

Bad Science

About well understood phenomena which are persistently presented incorrectly by teachers and writers.

The Crackpot Page

"Dedicated to all the Flat Earthers, Circle Squarers, Angle Trisecters, Cube Halvers, Perpetual Motion Mechanics, UFO and Elvis sighters, and all the other true believers who adamantly refuse to accept mathematical or physical proof that their convictions are untenable."

Crank Dot Net

Skeptic provides categorized directory, both alphabetical and hierarchical, to a variety of kooks, cranks, loons, and crackpots on the net.

Danny's Skeptic Resources List

Features list and highlights of skeptical information available on the web.

Debunker's Domain

Dedicated to debunking all manner of dubious claims.

ET NOT!

This websites debunks most UFO sightings but also questions a possible spiritual connection. Includes papers on various aspects of paranormal activity and pseudo-science.

Fortean Times

The Journal of Strange Phenomena. Online version of the print magazine.

Gary P. Posner, M.D.

Founder of the Tampa Bay Skeptics.

In Pursuit of Reality

A skeptical look at auras, Kirlian photography, reincarnation, spiritualism, astral projection, and astrology.

Number Watch

Monitors the media in search of misleading numbers in news, politics and science.

Philosophical Investigations

Collaborative wiki examining current issues in science and society from a philosophical perspective.

RationalSkepticism.org

A forum to discuss everything related to scientific skepticism. Specializes in science, atheism and debunking irrational beliefs.

SCEPCOP: The Scientific Committee to Evaluate Pseudo-Skeptical Criticism of the Paranormal

The world's first organized counter-skeptic group, exposing and debunking the arguments of pseudo-skeptics and their organizations and publications.

sci.skeptic FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the sci.skeptic newsgroup.

SIMPOS

Netherlands foundation for information on social problems and occult tendencies.

Skeptic Friends Network

Examines a variety of claims with emphasis on debunking "creation science."

The Skeptic Magazine

United Kingdom publication, taking a skeptical look at pseudoscience and claims of the paranormal.

Skeptic Report

E-zine featuring writings on skeptical inquiry and critical thinking. Also lists related books and provides links to numerous websites on topics including skepticism, alternative science, creationism, and health fraud.

The Skeptic Tank

The Skeptic Tank is a BBS which maintains extensive archives on scientifically questionable groups, individuals, and ideologies. Message board and articles.

Skeptic's Digest

Skeptical articles about the occult, paranormal, and pseudoscience.

Skeptical Information Links

Links to materials for skeptics, and about skepticism.

Skeptical Investigations

Criticism of skepticism, including information about fraud in mainstream science and questioning of the methods and motives of skeptics.

A Skeptical Manifesto

Article by Michael Shermer defines and discusses skepticism. Includes a section that asserts a skeptic can also be open to scientific reason. Written in 1992.

Skeptical Pages by Tommy Persson

Links to newsletters, organizations, and websites.

The Skeptics Society

The Skeptics Society is a scientific and educational organization of scholars, scientists, historians, magicians, professors and teachers, and anyone curious about controversial ideas, extraordinary claims, revolutionary ideas and the promotion of science.

Tony Youens

Skeptic articles, information, books from Tony Youens - parapsychology investigations.

TrueAuthority.com

Experts test claims on subjects including dinosaurs, creation/evolution, and cryptozoology.

What is pseudoscience?

How it differs from science, how to spot it. Junk science, pathological science, quackery and pseudoscientific scams.

The Work of Michael Shermer

Dr. Shermer is founding publisher of Skeptic magazine, columnist for Scientific American, and Adjunct Professor of Economics at Claremont Graduate University. Site contains essays, columns, reviews and multimedia clips.

X-Project Paranormal Magazine

Web e-zine featuring a series of skeptical articles.

Zetetics Laboratory

Laboratory at the University of Nice where paranormal phenomena are studied.