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EPISODE · Oct 1, 2025 · 10 MIN

The Problem with Inadequately Reviewed Fringe Science by Mark Boslough

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Mark Boslough critiques how fringe science like the Younger Dryas impact hypothesis slips into peer-reviewed journals through inadequate scrutiny, despite being debunked by experts. He argues that credibility depends on competence and honesty, warning that misconduct and pseudoscience persist when red flags are ignored. Read this article and find accompanying references at: https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/the-problem-with-inadequately-reviewed-fringe-science/ About the Author: Mark Boslough is a physicist who has focused his research and science communication efforts on risks from both planetary impacts and climate change. He is a fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. Asteroid 73520 Boslough (2003 MB1) bears his name. He can be found on Bluesky @MarkBoslough. Subscribe to Skeptical Inquirer: https://skepticalinquirer.org/subscribe/ Skeptical Inquirer Audio Edition is a production of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry and the Center for Inquiry.

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