Looking for examples of artists using scientific, sociological, mathematical, ethnographic, or psychological devices in their practice. Bonus points for funny. [more inside]
posted by SebastianKnight on Sep 12, 2009 - 20 answers

I'd like some recommendations for books about cryptozoology. A broad overview of the subject would be welcome, but I'd prefer books that are more specific to a single kind of creature, like lake monsters, Bigfoot, yetis, the Jersey Devil, Mothman, or any other fantastical creatures. [more inside]
posted by spockette on May 13, 2009 - 10 answers

I am looking for a biological answer to a very strange and SFW question. The following are a somewhat isolated set of circumstances: When I'm hungover and in any car, whether as a passenger or driver, I will feel pretty nauseous. My cure for this nausea is to hang one hand out the window. The twist is that the cure only works if it is precipitating and cool outside, but it works really well. More below... [more inside]
posted by Arquimedez Pozo on Dec 7, 2008 - 11 answers

How do I convince someone Science is real? [more inside]
posted by doppleradar on Jul 15, 2008 - 69 answers

Help identify a (most likely European) comic with Von Daniken style ancient astronauts that I vaguely remember from childhood. [more inside]
posted by Artw on May 15, 2008 - 8 answers

On what grounds does one draw the line between quantum physics/mechanics and pseudoscientific claims about the powers of consciousness? [more inside]
posted by Nattie on Mar 29, 2008 - 37 answers

I'm looking a word for a behavior, and, failing that, I am looking for help in inventing that word. [more inside]
posted by Astro Zombie on Apr 24, 2007 - 51 answers

Ever heard of Clear Direction and its relation to formal axiology? Is it scammy? Legit? What can you tell me about it? [more inside]
posted by climalene on Apr 19, 2006 - 1 answer

Crazy people, pseudoscience and cult pages, are there any on the internet with a following or are they just there to be amusing? [more inside]
posted by TwelveTwo on Jan 21, 2006 - 9 answers