Monthly Archives: November 2016

IARC Under Fire from Scientists: Mission Outdated, Methods Lacking

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Thoughtscapism

Considering recently published scientific reviews on the International Agency on Cancer Research (IARC) concerning their methods and overall mission, as well as their specific conclusion on glyphosate, I thought the topic deserved an update of its own. I have written … Continue reading →

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The Perils of Science Speak

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Thoughtscapism

What would you say if you were worried about chemical X in your environment, and to reassure you, someone told you: Scientists finished their devious plot called project ABC, which looks at chemicals in our homes to see if they are … Continue reading →

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