A critical look at science and public policy

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

Earth Day: The apocalypse is canceled

Monsanto's weed killer in your cereal? Why your breakfast is still safe

The Environmental Working Group, "a non-profit, non-partisan" outfit headquartered in Washington DC, has a brilliant fundraising...

Monsanto trial: Roundup ban would make food more expensive

My latest for Genetic Literacy Project, following the verdict against Monsanto: Experts suggest that severely restricting glyphosate and...

Episode 30: Chlorpyrifos - Safe pesticide, or 'Nazi nerve gas' EPA should ban?

Environmentalists know how to inspire political change. So it was no surprise to see the Natural Resources Defense Council, a prominent...

My latest at Genetic Literacy Project: Experts criticize EU court's ruling on gene editing

"Gene editing already has yielded a variety of scientific and economic benefits. Researchers have used CRISPR-Cas9, for example, to boost...

Episode 29: Beware of Food Gurus: Robyn Flipse

Humans evolved in a tumultuous environment. In many cases, our ancestors didn't know where their next meal would come from, or if it...

Episode 28: Conspiracies Declassified: Brian Dunning

You may think conspiracy theories are just kooky ideas embraced by your unemployed brother-in-law and other quirky people on the fringes...

Cameron J. English