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The European Council of Skeptical Organisations (ECSO) is an umbrella of skeptical organisations in Europe. Founded on 25 September 1994, the ECSO aims to co-ordinate activities of European organisations and individuals that aim at critically investigating
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End of UFO Monument in Belgium
A quite unique monument has been removed near the small Flemish village of Lotenhulle in Belgium. It commemorated the sighting of five UFOs on July 21, 1955.

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End of UFO Monument in Belgium - European Skeptics
A monument commemorating a UF encounter has been removed in Belgium.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:48 AM
Aluminium in vaccines is harmless

A recent study by Danish researchers shows that aluminium compounds cannot be linked to developmental disorders, allergies, or autoimmune diseases.

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Aluminium in vaccines is harmless - European Skeptics
FacebookTweetLinkedIn Many vaccines contain aluminium compounds, such as aluminium sulphate or aluminium hydroxide. These ensure that our immune system responds better to the vaccine, increasing its e...
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January 31, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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Virgin Mary “miracles” on trial in Italy
A statue of the Madonna crying blood? Italian couple charged with fraud
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Virgin Mary "miracles" on trial in Italy - European Skeptics
In Italy, Gisella Cardia, known as the “visionary of Trevignano”, is being charged with fraud. Her husband, Gianni Cardia, has been charged with accessory to fraud.
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January 27, 2026 at 7:59 AM
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Last regular episode for the year!
TheESP – Ep. #510 – Wat Are They Sinking?

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TheESP – Ep. #510 – Wat Are They Sinking? - The European Skeptics Podcast
In this week’s TWISH we take a look at the most skeptical saint, Doubting Thomas – not that we feel that he got everything right. In the news today we take a look at the following: INTERNATIONAL / SWE...
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December 19, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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New Friday, new episode!
TheESP – Ep. #509 – Skepticism is Hard – Even For Geniuses
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TheESP – Ep. #509 – Skepticism is Hard - Even For Geniuses - The European Skeptics Podcast
Rage bait is the Oxford Word of the Year and that cannot be a a good sign of the times we live in. In TWISH we acknowledge the genius of Ada Lovelace while recognizing that she had some flaws as well,...
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December 12, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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This week's episode is out!
TheESP – Ep. #507 – Freebirthing 101: 'Dead is Dead'

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TheESP – Ep. #507 – Freebirthing 101: 'Dead is Dead' - The European Skeptics Podcast
We start by noting that COP30 was pretty disappointing although we are not too surprised. On another, more positive side, Michael Frass‘ terrible study claiming that homeopathy can help in cancer trea...
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November 28, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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TheESP – Ep. #504 – Democracy and Science are Inseparable

We’re back home after QED! Last one, we know, but next year will see the European Skeptics Congress in Liverpool and it will largely be following the template of QED. Save the dates, 16-18 October 2026!

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TheESP – Ep. #504 – Democracy and Science are Inseparable - The European Skeptics Podcast
We’re back home after QED and boy was it great! Last one, we know, but next year will see the European Skeptics Congress in Liverpool and it will largely be following the template of QED. Save the dat...
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November 7, 2025 at 6:59 AM
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TheESP – Ep. #503 – Live at QED 2025

We were live from QED! Best time ever!

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TheESP – Ep. #503 – Live at QED 2025 - The European Skeptics Podcast
Note! You can find the video of this live recording here on our Youtube channel! (special thanks to the fantastic SitPO team for the video!) We were live from QED! Best time ever! Joining us for the r...
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October 31, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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Schedule released for QED! The ESP is on at 3:10 on Saturday. See you there! (or online if you get an online ticket...!)
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Event Schedule | QED 2025
Timetable of events for the QED science and skepticism conference, 25th-26th October 2025.
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October 18, 2025 at 6:57 AM
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TheESP – Ep. #500 – Half a Thousand!

Joining us from all over the world for ep 500 were Michael Marshall, Chris French, Claire Klingenberg, Susan Gerbic, Deborah Hyde, Adrienne Hill, Richard Saunders, Annika Harrison and Brian Eggo.
Also available on our YouTube channel!

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TheESP – Ep. #500 – Half a Thousand! - The European Skeptics Podcast
It’s official boys and girls, we made it to Episode 500! We celebrated this with a live recording and joining us from all over the world were a whole bunch of the best skeptics you can imagine: Michae...
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October 10, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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The ESP live with their 500th episode! Tonight at 19:00!
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October 8, 2025 at 1:54 PM