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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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New episode!
TheESP – Ep. #517 – When in Doubt, Gather More Data!

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TheESP – Ep. #517 – When in Doubt, Gather More Data! - The European Skeptics Podcast
This is an oddly positive episode with a lot of good news, who could foresee that? But do us a favor and help Skeptical Science with your translation skills (link in the show notes)! In TWISH we dig i...
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February 6, 2026 at 7:42 AM
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Exit Erich von Däniken
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Exit Erich von Däniken - European Skeptics
FacebookTweetLinkedIn Erich von Däniken passed away on January 10th. He was ninety years old. This Swiss hotelier became world-famous for promoting the idea that extraterrestrial beings visited us in ...
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February 6, 2026 at 7:43 AM
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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
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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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This week's episode!
TheESP – Ep. #516 – We’re Shedding Plastics
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TheESP – Ep. #516 – We're Shedding Plastics - The European Skeptics Podcast
Canada’s Mark Carney could possibly be a role model for our European leaders, and the Swedish Bar Association agrees with our criticism of putting children in prison. In TWISH we hear of Emanuel Swede...
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January 30, 2026 at 7:18 AM
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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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This week's episode!
TheESP – Ep. #515 – Exorcize Religion from Schools!

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TheESP – Ep. #515 – Exorcize Religion from Schools! - The European Skeptics Podcast
English may not be our first language but we are willing to learn! Hungarian nuts with a nationalist agenda would like you to believe in made up history, including that think that Jesus spoke Hungaria...
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January 23, 2026 at 7:14 AM
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Friday! New Episode!
TheESP – Ep. #514 – A Tradition of Informed Fallibility
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TheESP – Ep. #514 – A Tradition of Informed Fallibility - The European Skeptics Podcast
2025 was the third hottest year on record, but that hardly even makes the news. In TWISH we hear about the science communicator Jacob Bronowski, and then it’s time for the news: VATICAN / RUSSIA / USA...
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January 16, 2026 at 7:57 AM
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New episode!
TheESP – Ep. #513 – Don’t be a Besserwisser
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TheESP – Ep. #513 – Don't be a Besserwisser - The European Skeptics Podcast
We have to rant about Trump and Venezuela for a bit, but to take our minds off that, we turn to TWISH and hear about the discovery of the Galilean moons, found by (who could have guessed?) Galileo. Th...
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January 9, 2026 at 8:16 AM
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Happy new year!
TheESP – Ep. #512 – Never Lend Things to a Babylonian
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TheESP – Ep. #512 – Never Lend Things to a Babylonian - The European Skeptics Podcast
Welcome to the new year! Obviously we start with some reflections on 2025 and we also give a shout-out to Haley Stevens and her article about Wikipedia in the Skeptic UK. In TWISH we learn that the pr...
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January 2, 2026 at 9:11 AM
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Happy Christmas everyone...
TheESP – Ep. #511 – Compliments of the Season!

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TheESP – Ep. #511 – Compliments of the Season! - The European Skeptics Podcast
Merry Christmas everyone! This is an episode unlike any other in the ESP history, hope you will enjoy it! See you again in 2026! Segments: Intro; Greetings; Fact checkers; Reason Tells; Farewell; Outr...
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December 26, 2025 at 8:00 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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TheESP – Ep. #508 – How Many Lobsters Can You Eat?

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TheESP – Ep. #508 – How Many Lobsters Can You Eat? - The European Skeptics Podcast
We discuss science communication by the ECDC re vaccinations and have some listener feedback about Dr Who, before with dive into TWISH which this week is about a pioneer of modern chemistry, Martin He...
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December 5, 2025 at 7:41 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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This week's episode is out!
TheESP – Ep. #506 – Who?
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TheESP – Ep. #506 – Who? - The European Skeptics Podcast
This week celebrates the launch of Dr Who way back in 1963, the longest running TV-show in history, and a special favourite for many skeptics. For the news we look into the following: INTERNATIONAL: U...
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November 21, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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This week's episode!
TheESP – Ep. #505 – Tough Times for the Beeb

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TheESP – Ep. #505 – Tough Times for the Beeb - The European Skeptics Podcast
James Watson died, and brilliant as his contribution to science was, he also had some very problematic views on race and women. The Church of Scientology seems to be in decline even if they try their ...
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November 14, 2025 at 8:24 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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TheESP – Ep. #502 – Psychics in the Pub

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TheESP – Ep. #502 – Psychics in the Pub - The European Skeptics Podcast
Warming up for QED, we dive directly in to TWISH and talk about – QED(!) and how this weekend will be an historic event as the last one of them all. We’re going to make the most of it! But before we p...
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October 24, 2025 at 8:05 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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New Friday, new show!
TheESP – Ep. #501 – Of Swans and Carp

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TheESP – Ep. #501 – Of Swans and Carp - The European Skeptics Podcast
To begin with with remember Jane Goodall and we mark that the Dutch Master Kackadoris Award has been awarded to the VU University of Amsterdam – serves them right! In TWISH we hear about the adoption ...
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October 17, 2025 at 7:05 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
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TheESP – Ep. #499 – Drones from Outer Space!

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TheESP – Ep. #499 – Drones from Outer Space! - The European Skeptics Podcast
Next week we’ll livestream our 500th episode (but stick around for this one first!), and also we remind all non-UK QED participants to get their ETAs before they go to Manchester later this month. In ...
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October 3, 2025 at 6:10 AM