also: にせかがく
Refers to claims, beliefs, or practices presented as scientific but lacking empirical support. Often used in critical contexts. Compare with 疑似科学 (giji kagaku), which is a more formal term.
See also: 疑似科学
Let's check information carefully so we aren't fooled by pseudoscience.
He has many books on pseudoscience.
Common mixed-katakana spelling; the katakana ニセ emphasizes the 'fake' nuance.
Kanji spelling; less common but still used.
Compound of ニセ (fake) and 科学 (science). The katakana spelling ニセ is often used for emphasis.