Humans have genetically modified crops for 10,000 years
According to scientific research, humans have genetically modified food crops for over 10,000 years. GMOs are not recent advances.
Greenpeace blocks golden rice for children of the Philippines
Greenpeace successfully blocked the cultivation of golden rice in the Philippines, a genetically modified crop designed to combat vitamin A deficiency, which kills millions of children in impoverished areas. Despite extensive scientific evidence proving the safety and efficiency of golden… Read More »Greenpeace blocks golden rice for children of the Philippines
DNA in food or vaccines is not going to change your genes
A poll revealed widespread fear of DNA in food and vaccines, leading to calls for mandatory labeling. This pervasive pseudoscience myth suggests that consuming or injecting DNA can alter human genetics. However, DNA from food and vaccines is broken down… Read More »DNA in food or vaccines is not going to change your genes
Glyphosate is not linked to cancer — examining the systematic reviews
What does the science say about the potential links between glyphosate (Roundup) and cancer? There’s a lot of research that says no link.
Golden rice — anti-GMO activists keeping it away from children
Golden rice, which contains more vitamin A, is being blocked by environmental activists because it is genetically modified.
Genetically modified corn is safe according to a large meta-review
Research shows that genetically modified corn is safe to consume. More evidence that GMOs are safe for human health.
Scientific facts vs personal opinion about vaccines, evolution, climate change
Scientific facts are different than personal opinions. Science is always based on objective data almost always published for all to read.
Science says GMO foods are safe
The scientific consensus says that GMO foods are safe for humans, livestock, and the environment. There is no need to avoid them.
USDA announced new guidelines for the organic food label
USDA announces new guidelines for groceries that have the “organic food” label. This article reviews what that means for consumers.
Science mistakes — the favorite trope of the anti-vaccine world
Those people who disagree with science love to remind us that science makes mistakes. I keep observing this same ridiculous, illogical argument being used by all of the science deniers, repeating various “science mistakes” tropes as if it is all the evidence they need to refute scientific claims. Honestly, I think the pseudoscience pushers meet annually in Sedona, Arizona, ground zero of woo, to discuss which trope they’re pushing each year.
The anti-vaccine zealots, creationists, anthropogenic global warming deniers, and whomever else pretends to use science to actually deny science frequently focus on this theme of “science mistakes.” And then they produce a list of cherry-picked examples that “prove” that science is wrong (see Note 1). Of course, this indicates more of a misunderstanding of what is science and the history of science than it is a condemnation of science. But your typical science denier is probably not going to let facts get in the way of maintaining faith in their beliefs. So let’s deconstruct and discredit this “science mistakes” trope.
By the way, in my story, I admit that there are many “science mistakes,” so read on. Hopefully, it’s somewhat enlightening.
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