Science progresses best when observations force us to alter our preconceptions.

-Vera Rubin

A news headline titled “Official Report: Ventilators Killed Nearly ALL COVID Patients,” misrepresents the original study and highlights the dangers of sensationalism. Accurate reporting is essential for public trust and science literacy. Read more below #CriticalThinking #Covid #Science #Skepticism

The anti-science stance within environmentalism is a significant issue, with many major environmental groups guilty of it to some extent. This misguides public opinion, hindering progress on critical global challenges like climate change and world hunger.
#TrustScience #skepticism #science

"Yes, it's just a coincidence! #Conspiracy theories often link unrelated things to draw wild conclusions. This fosters mistrust in governments and institutions, making people less likely to trust scientific consensus. #science #skepticism #criticalthinking

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A 2008 paper in "The Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes" estimated 330k AIDS deaths in South Africa could've been prevented if the govt hadn’t rejected science. A cautionary tale of why we must elect leaders who value science and evidence-based policies. #Skepticism #denialism

This picture, taken at a #Körperwelten exhibition, shows a chart often used in #reflexology. While the exhibit claims to focus on preventive healthcare, it fails to mention that reflexology is widely considered a #pseudoscience with no #scientific backing, undermining their stated goals. #Skepticism