Topic: science communication

September 27, 2025

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Who's Waging War on Science?

The 21st century is increasingly defined by severe environmental crises and the rapid spread of misinformation, creating a challenging context for science. Scientists Michael E. Mann and Peter J. Hotez have co-authored a book that identifies and addresses five major forces threatening science and...

Dead Ends: A Fun, Macabre Medical History for Kids

The book "Dead Ends! Flukes, Flops, and Failures that Sparked Medical Marvels" by Lindsey Fitzharris and Adrian Teal presents historical medical errors as engaging educational stories for young readers, highlighting how failures led to discoveries. It features examples like Robert Koch's Tubercul...

Turtles' Breathing Secret: Butt Breathing Proven Safe in Humans

A medical study confirmed the safety of enteral ventilation, an unconventional breathing technique that introduces a specialized liquid into the rectum to absorb oxygen through the intestinal lining, intended as a complementary support for patients when lungs need rest. In a human trial with 27 h...