When I heard an Iranian cleric claim that immodest dress caused earthquakes, I had to test it out, as scientifically as possible. .... To be honest, global discussion and awareness were not my original goal – that wasn't even feasible in my mind.
Though I'm glad it happened, I also want to stress the original message behind Boobquake. As a scientist and a sceptic, I firmly believe that we should test claims people make, especially when they're ridiculous. And as an atheist, I don't think supernatural beliefs are exempt from this questioning. [Guardian Cif] Read more
