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Time after time, properly conducted scientific studies have proved that homeopathic remedies work no better than simple placebos. So why do so many sensible people swear by them? And why do homeopaths believe they are victims of a smear campaign? Ben Goldacre follows a trail of fudged statistics, bogus surveys and widespread self-deception ...more... 'Romantic Young Brother' comes to town (Taipei Times)
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Readers' comments to a series of articles looking at various aspects of climate "catastrophism" and "scepticism"....more... |