Skeptic Society Magazine

In Praise Of Japan’s Failure To Keep Up

Credits Journalist and broadcaster Michael Fitzpatrick has run with all the big game of journalism while inhabiting more countries than is absolutely necessary. TOKYO — Nothing triggers the bog-walloping Fenian in me quite like a visit to the British Embassy. This one, with its fine Georgian-revival facade, looked on my last visit a decade ago like a lost Cotswold manor-house brought to life in Tokyo....

Why the AO3 Outage is a Big Deal

Fanfiction writers and readers are mourning. Archive of Our Own, or AO3, had to shut down without warning due to a hacking event. The site that boasts 11 million registered users and 18 million works of fanfic might be down for weeks. Fanfiction readers are legion, and these works have become a major force in reading culture. As English professor Anne Jamison, author of...

British Celebrity Loses Injunction Bid Against ITN, Guardian

A judge has ruled that an unnamed British celebrity facing allegations of “inappropriate sexual activities with a large number of girls and young women” can be named in the press, but will remain anonymous while an appeal is lodged. The man had sought an injunction to prevent two news organisations, ITN and Guardian News and Media, from publishing his identity, over fears that he...

Charity warns about damage caused by over-foraging fungi

Using ingredients from local areas is very fashionable on social media at the moment. John Dobson, from the Refectory restaurant near Ugborough, said he thought there were other factors too. He said: “The rising cost of ingredients; they’re getting really, really expensive, so I think that could be encouraging people to go out and source things from other places. There is also a lack...

Ape’s Top 10 Of The Month: November 2026

Welcome to Ape to Gentleman’s Top 10 of the Month feature, where we curate the standout trends, insights and recommendations to help you live well and stay ahead of the curve. In this instalment, we’ve handpicked 10 essential talking points covering everything from new-season menswear and grooming upgrades to exceptional spirits, culture and entertainment releases. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your winter wardrobe, discover...