A critical look at science and public policy

Debunking opioid myths; Marxists don't like GMOs; The problem with surrogacy

New York Times attacks a great scientist—again

Could pollution make you fat?

Weed could put you in the ER, Halloween candy won't destroy the planet

Dr. Phil appearance, Woke ideology destroying science

Debunking glyphosate hysteria, vaping cuts heart disease risk

Why we can't eliminate obesity

Medical journals: Vaping-industry research not welcome

COVID shots: These vaccines are 'doing very well against Delta'

A new study provides more evidence that the authorized COVID shots control the Delta variant quite well. My latest for ACSH: Don't Fear...

COVID vaccines, dumb mask rules and bad baby advice

I've taken a position at the American Council on Science and Health since my last post. You can read my articles for ACSH here. Three of...

GMOs in the developing world: 'Colonialism in science is still alive and well'?

My latest at Genetic Literacy Project. A critique of science writer Kavin Senapathy's allegation that "proponents of golden rice ......

Podcast: Anti-GMO ‘documentaries’; Cancel culture v Darwin? Biotech chestnut trees

Kevin Folta and I have a new podcast episode out over at the Genetic Literacy Project. Go listen, then subscribe to and review the show....

Coronavirus, 5G conspiracies and more podcasts

If you've been overwhelmed by the onslaught of contradictory coronavirus news, geneticist Kevin Folta and I have launched a new podcast...

Dr. Paul Offit, e-cigarettes and how social media ruins science

My apologies for not posting an update in eight months. Here's a sample of what's kept me away from this site: New interview with vaccine...

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