Articles By Benjamin Radford : Discovery News

Mysterious Sounds Reported Around the World

Posted Wed Feb 8, 2012 04:20 PM ET | 0

Mysterious sounds heard and recorded around the world have fueled conspiracy theories. Read more

Posted Mon Feb 6, 2012 05:28 PM ET | 0

The recent outbreak of mass hysteria at a school in Upstate New York is not that unique. Read more

Posted Thu Feb 2, 2012 01:14 PM ET | 0

A strange carcass washed ashore, sparking speculation about chupacabras and demons; scientists have a more earthy solution. Read more

Posted Wed Feb 1, 2012 08:44 AM ET | 0

A British man found about two dozen bizarre clear blue gel balls in his garden, sparking a mystery. Read more

Posted Wed Jan 25, 2012 11:43 AM ET | 0

Two brothers claimed they found a skull that belongs to an animal that has been extinct since 1936. Read more

Posted Thu Jan 19, 2012 06:02 PM ET | 0

The availability of junk food in middle school is not the culprit. Read more

Posted Tue Jan 17, 2012 07:15 PM ET | 0

Actor Peter Dinklage's acceptance speech gave a shout-out to a dwarf actor who was viciously attacked. Read more

Posted Thu Jan 12, 2012 03:32 PM ET | 0

Though food allergies can be deadly, they are less common than most people think. Read more

Posted Sat Jan 7, 2012 08:24 AM ET | 0

A horse in Germany seemed to know how to count, tell the days of the week, and understand language. What was his secret? Read more

Posted Thu Dec 29, 2011 09:17 AM ET | 0

A young girl takes on gendered marketing for kids. Her rant is epic but who is really behind pink for girls and blue for boys anyhow? Read more

Posted Sun Dec 18, 2011 02:46 PM ET | 0

Though many of us carry a "fat gene," diet and exercise can largely overcome its effects. Read more

Posted Sun Dec 18, 2011 02:17 PM ET | 0

Recall the mysteries of 2011 and the ones that endure into the coming year. Read more

Posted Thu Dec 8, 2011 04:17 PM ET | 0

Why is Denver International Airport a hub of conspiracy theories and 2012 doomsday predictions? Read more

Posted Tue Dec 6, 2011 08:32 AM ET | 0

Recent child sex abuse allegations expose serious flaws in Megan's Laws, which often target the wrong people. Read more

Posted Fri Dec 2, 2011 06:35 PM ET | 0

A Texas psychic's visions failed to locate a missing girl, though she insists her powers are real. Are psychics ever right? Read more