Skeptic Society Magazine

This bear’s big butt is so beautiful, it just won an award

Yes, bears are big. Depending on the time of year and sex, the average black bear (Ursus americanus) weighs between 90 to 500 pounds. On average brown bears (Ursus arctos) can weigh between 600 to 900 pounds. However, one female black bear named Volverine is a true fat bear queen this year. The U.S. Forest Service team at Tongass National Forest in southeastern Alaska...

Where your nitrates come from may matter for brain health

Whether the nitrates in your diet are linked to higher or lower dementia risk may depend on where they come from. A large, 27-year study of Danish adults published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia suggests that people who consume more nitrates from vegetables have a lower risk of developing dementia, whereas those who consume more nitrates from animal products, processed meats, or tap water face...

PETA ask Cage The Elephant to change their name

PETA have urged Cage The Elephant to change their name ahead of their upcoming NFL halftime show in Munich later this week. The band are due to perform during the New England Patriots vs. Detroit Lions game this Sunday (November 15). But ahead of that performance PETA are calling on the Cage The Elephant to temporarily change their name to Free The Elephant across...

Voting has Begun for the 2026 Goodreads Choice Awards

The opening round of the 2026 Goodreads Choice Awards has started, and it continues until November 22nd. Following that is the final round of voting, which will have a shortlist of the most popular books from round one. That opens November 24th and runs until November 29th. The winners are announced December 3rd. There are books in 15 categories to vote for: Fiction, Historical...

Nike’s Cordura P-6000 “Anthracite” Is Quiet But Mighty

A black Nike dad shoe is always a good thing. A Cordura version is even better. Nike has released an “Anthracite” version of its Cordura P-6000 sneaker, resulting in this quiet take that’s equally tough and stylish. Shop Nike P-6000 CORDURA® The P-6000 is built to last, with Cordura materials bringing military-level durability and water repellency to the everyday design. It also gives it...