Skeptic Magazine – Bias and Credibility

These sources consist of legitimate science or are evidence based through the use of credible scientific sourcing.  Legitimate science follows the scientific method, is unbiased and does not use emotional words.  These sources also respect the consensus of experts in the given scientific field and strive to publish peer reviewed science. Some sources in this category may have a slight political bias, but adhere to scientific principles. See all Pro-Science sources.

• Overall, we rate Skeptic to be pro-science based on well-sourced scientific material.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: PRO-SCIENCE
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Magazine
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

Founded in 1992, Skeptic, colloquially known as Skeptic magazine, is a quarterly science education and science advocacy magazine published internationally by The Skeptics Society, a nonprofit organization devoted to promoting scientific skepticism and resisting the spread of pseudoscience, superstition, and irrational beliefs. The current editor is Michael Shermer.

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Funded by / Ownership

Skeptic Magazine is owned and published by The Skeptics Society, which is a nonprofit funded through donations and a shop that sells merchandise.

Analysis / Bias

In review, Skeptic promotes scientific skepticism and resisting the spread of pseudoscience, superstition, and irrational beliefs. The website features interviews with skeptics as well as news stories such as Science Based Medicine. In general, this is a highly factual source that is low biased.

Failed Fact Checks

• None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate Skeptic to be pro-science based on well-sourced scientific material. (D. Van Zandt 1/10/2017) Updated (08/14/2023)

Source: https://www.skeptic.com/