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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