The Skeptics Society

American nonprofit organization

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2021 Junior Skeptic section ceased publication following the death of Skeptic magazine co-founder Pat Linse.
July 2020 The Skeptic Research Center (SRC) was launched to conduct surveys exploring attitudes about divisive issues, with the goal of producing concise, single-topic analytical reports.
2016 Skepticality podcast was listed by iTunes as a top-rated audio talk show, highlighting its prominence in promoting critical thinking and science.
May 29 2015 Skeptic Society hosted 'In the Year 2525: Big Science, Big History, and the Far Future of Humanity' from May 29-31, featuring speakers such as Richard Dawkins, Jared Diamond, Lawrence Krauss, Esther Dyson, John McWhorter, Ian Morris, Carol Tavris, Gregory Benford, David Brin, Michael Shermer, and Donald Prothero.
2014 The Skeptics Society transitioned from their previous blog Skepticblog to a new blog called INSIGHT, with Daniel Loxton serving as the editor.
2012 MonsterTalk podcast received 'The Best Fact Behind Fiction' award from the Parsec Awards, recognizing its scientific approach to examining cryptozoological and legendary creatures.
June 24 2011 The organization hosted the Science Symposium from June 24-26, with speakers including Michael Shermer, James Randi, Bill Nye the Science Guy, and Brian Keith Dalton (Mr. Deity).

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