the JREF (James Randi Educational Foundation)

The James Randi Educational Foundation (JREF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting critical thinking and scientific skepticism. Established in 1996, it aims to investigate and disprove paranormal claims, pseudoscience, and fringe theories through rigorous testing. The foundation offers the Million Dollar Challenge, a monetary reward for anyone who can demonstrate supernatural abilities under controlled conditions. JREF also provides educational resources to encourage evidence-based thinking and to inspire public understanding of science, rational inquiry, and the importance of evaluating extraordinary claims with skepticism and scientific methods.