Science Is Badass!

A semi-regular blog by Tim Barribeau, of all the science news he can't find a buyer for.

Bad Science Journalism: Crufixion Nail Relic

Here’s a story from the Mirror about a nail found at a Spanish templar site, which appears to be a religious relic, most likely attributed as one of the nails of the crucifixion.

So, why is this bad science journalism? It isn’t inherently, and is kinda interesting news. The business of relics is a fascinating one, considering [...]