jdc325's Weblog
Does Woo Work?
I have previously asked “What’s Woo Worth?“. My earlier post looked at the profits to be made from herbal medicine, ...(read more)
by jdc325
Aggregating the best of the blogs on science and pseudoscience
February 29, 2008
SciencePunk
True-life Time Travel
A refreshingly honest look at time travel from Buttersafe. Be sure to follow the link for the punchline.
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by Frank the SciencePunk
February 28, 2008
Holford Watch: Patrick Holford, nutritionism and bad science
Patrick Holford and His Alternative to Anti-Depressants
Professor Patrick Holford frequently accuses healthcare workers, scientists and researchers of concealing research or failing to report it accurately. Holford ...(read more)
by dvnutrix
SkeptoBot
Too stupid, even for the ‘Answers in Genesis’ Journal.
This is quite entertaining and if you often find yourself battling fools on the internet, it's could even come in ...(read more)
by Lave
Pyjamas in Bananas
Antidepressants redux part deux (updated)
Rather than writing the systematic review I'm supposed to be doing, following on from a suggestion made by Cyril ...(read more)
by pj
Ambri-guous
Quote for the Day
Something quick but timely, considering my current interest in woo.
I maintain there is much more wonder in science than in ...(read more)
by ambrielle
Pyjamas in Bananas
Antidepressants redux
For people interested in this sort of thing I've done a back-of-the-envelope forest plot of the PLoS study - the ...(read more)
by pj
February 27, 2008
Hawk/Handsaw
The first earthquake of spring
Last night, the largest earthquake since 1984 struck Britain. There I was, sleeping, like any good scientist should be at ...(read more)
by Paul Wilson
February 26, 2008
Pyjamas in Bananas
Misrepresenting science
Further to the discussion below on the PLoS Medicine paper on antidepressants versus placebo, I've noted what I think ...(read more)
by pj
Hawk/Handsaw
Antidepressant manufacturers sound a bit like homeopaths
The papers today are full of the news of the meta-analysis of clinical trials of anti-depressant drugs (including Prozac) that ...(read more)
by Paul Wilson
Pyjamas in Bananas
The drugs don’t work?
Interesting study looking at antidepressants out in PLoS Medicine. It does a meta-analysis:"from the FDA all publicly releasable information about ...(read more)
by pj
SciencePunk
My Sweet Ant Farm
Part of the the haul of sweet birthday loot I received last week was this neat ant farm - funnily ...(read more)
by Frank the SciencePunk
February 25, 2008
Education Watch
And Today’s Daft Idea…
…is from Dylan Williams of the Institute of Education for his idea that, according to today’s Metro, “Millions of pounds ...(read more)
by kelvinthroop
the quackometer
The Empire of Homeopaths Strike Back
We know it is going to be a fun year for watching Homeopaths. The fight is well and truly on ...(read more)
by Le Canard Noir
the quackometer
The Empire of Homeopaths Strike Back
We know it is going to be a fun year for watching Homeopaths. The fight is well and truly on ...(read more)
by Le Canard Noir
Modne Bzdury
GMO ciąg dalszy
Tak jak obiecano Wyborcza kontynuuje dyskusję o GMO. Dzisiaj opublikowano tekst prof. Tomasza Twardowskiego i prezentuje się on ...(read more)
by Modne Bzdury
Holford Watch: Patrick Holford, nutritionism and bad science
Life’s 4 Living: bizarre energy-medicine ‘cure’ for MS
Life's 4 Living is conducting a healing programme for children and young adults with Multiple Sclerosis. Holfordwatch has some concerns ...(read more)
by jonhw
February 24, 2008
Modne Bzdury
Debata o GMO w Wyborczej
Wyborcza opublikowała w ciągu dwóch dni dwa artykuły dotyczące zasadności wprowadzenia na Polskie rynek GMO. Pierwszy głos zajął obecny minister ...(read more)
by Modne Bzdury
Holford Watch: Patrick Holford, nutritionism and bad science
Patrick Holford and Humour in South Africa
The South Africa Sunday Times is asked about quinoa, a grain that is heavily recommended by Patrick Holford. They give ...(read more)
by dvnutrix
Apathy Sketchpad » Bad Science
A Quack and a Crank
...in which I start to suspect that there is no concept so fundamental, obvious and basic that nobody will be ...(read more)
by andrew
February 23, 2008
DC's Improbable Science
They’ll none of ‘em be missed
This afternoon I went to the Coliseum to see a revival of Jonathan Miller’s 1986 production of the Mikado. ...(read more)
by David Colquhoun
Letting Off Steam
Say Goodbye to Your Liberty
The front page headline of today’s Guardian:
Government wants personal details of every traveller
“Passengers travelling between EU countries or taking domestic ...(read more)
by jaycueaitch
Thinking Is Dangerous
World religions together in peace, love and unity…..against the gayers
Compare and contrast three of the major world religions' representatives' points of view (ignoring the bits about loving your neighbour ...(read more)
by Dr* T
Thinking Is Dangerous
If it quacks at the duck……
Hoorah! Black is back.Find out the whole story of Obi, Netcetera (losers) and Positive Internet, with regards to the one ...(read more)
by Dr* T
jdc325's Weblog
Dr Organon’s Dietary Advice
What is it about woo-meisters that makes them think they are the best person to give advice on anything health-related? I can ...(read more)
by jdc325
the quackometer
Netcetera are Recreant Milquetoasts and Poltroons. Positive Internet Stand Tall.
So, the Quackometer has been up and running for 24 hours now and most systems have been restored. A ...(read more)
by Le Canard Noir
February 22, 2008
Holford Watch: Patrick Holford, nutritionism and bad science
Life’s 4 Living, The Energy Clinic, Claire Sutton and Sarah McCrum
Holfordwatch was unaware of the chequered history of Barefoot Russell in his dealings with his clients. However, it now looks ...(read more)
by dvnutrix
Dr Aust's Spleen
Glug glug glug … why those eight glasses a day don’t HAVE to be water (or eight).
The super successful campaign to persuade people to drink vast amounts of bottled water really has two parts.
One part, which ...(read more)
by draust
Letting Off Steam
Ofgem Get Their Act Together
This isn’t about woo but I am angry about it and what the hell, it’s my blog.
If you go here and ...(read more)
by jaycueaitch
Ambri-guous
Fun things
I’ve used this pic quite a few times now in forums. I thought I would put it here so I ...(read more)
by ambrielle