The biggest public health problem today isn’t chemicals. It’s scientific illiteracy.

I’m not a bot. I’m a chemist. I’m a human with a PhD trying to talk about science. My goal is simple, make people smarter, not angrier. Science, explained clearly. If you’re human too, drop a “Hi” so I know I’m not shouting into the botnet.

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Because EVERYBODY Eats

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The appeal to nature fallacy isn’t cute or harmless. It’s the reason people fear medicine, vaccines, GMOs, and chemistry itself. It’s not “back to nature.” It’s back to ignorance.

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What happens when farmers plant GMOs? A new study from Bangladesh shows the answer: ⬆️More yield. ⬇️Less pesticide. ⬆️Higher income. Let’s unpack the data 🧵1/

Energy demand keeps rising. Food demand keeps rising. But our policies are stuck in 1970. It’s time to remove the ideological blinders. Because the world needs more power and more food — Not more fear. Let’s talk about nuclear and GMOs. 🧵1/

I’ve played nice. I’ve held my tongue. But no more. The lie that vaccines are dangerous is killing people. We have lives to protect. Vaccines are safe, effective, and essential. Enough of the fear-mongering.

I’m in the other place. What’s this place like. Is it worth me paying here?

France just spent €11 million to answer one question: Are people living near vineyards dangerously exposed to pesticides? The results are in. 🧵 1/

all joking aside… it’s insane how people trust idiots over scientists. i can’t be the only one who feels this?

Quand la génétique change la vie des cochons ! Aux États-Unis, des cochons génétiquement modifiés pourraient considérablement améliorer le bien-être animal, notre santé et l’environnement. par @simonmaechling.bsky.social & @cobrafx.bsky.social lel.media/quand-la-gen...

Quand la génétique change la vie des cochons

Aux États-Unis, des cochons génétiquement modifiés pourraient considérablement améliorer le bien-être animal, notre santé et l’environnement.. Apparu à la fin des années 80, le syndrome dysgénésique e...

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Le 20 Mai… J-4

Chers confrères, amis journalistes Mardi prochain, 20 mai, verra la naissance des Électrons libres, le média des idées singulières au service du progrès. Retrouvez ici notre communiqué de presse et la liste des contributeurs. Au plaisir d'en parler avec vous. lel.media/lel/

🎯🧵 by @simonmaechling.bsky.social on Twitter about cognitive dissonance & advice on how to fight disinfo beliefs: threadreaderapp.com/thread/19138...

🎯🧵 by @simonmaechling.bsky.social on Twitter: "I’m a scientist. Every time I hit 'post,' I hesitate. Not because I doubt the science. But because I know what’s coming..." threadreaderapp.com/thread/19099...

🇲🇽🙅‍♀️🧬🌽 Mexico just banned genetically modified corn. Turns out the US isn't the only place with RFK Jr brain worms. GM crops reduce pesticide use, increase yields, reduce runoff, and more. This is a rejection of science and progress. mimorelia.com/noticias/mex...

Senado emite declaratoria de aprobación sobre reforma constitucional para proteger maíz nativo

Morelia, Michoacán (MiMorelia.com).- La Cámara de Senadores emitió la declaratoria de aprobación del decreto que reforma los artículos 4 y 27 de la Constitución

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Bad policies destroy nations. In 2021, Sri Lanka banned synthetic fertilizers and pesticides overnight - forcing the country into 100% organic farming. The result? Economic collapse, food shortages, and mass protests. Here’s what happened 🧵: 1/12

Europe made a colossal mistake: They banned genetically modified organisms (GMOs) while the rest of the world embraced them. Now we rely on imports, pay more for food, and miss out on sustainable agriculture. Here’s the story of Europe’s GMO debacle 🧵:

When people say to stop using pesticides, I always respond with: Which of the following are you okay with? Losing 30-40% of crops to pests? Clearing more land for farming? Children weeding manually? Higher food prices? Lower food quality? Invasive pests? Seriously, which one?

→ Too much CO₂? Nuclear power. → Too many diseases? Vaccines. → Too cold? Air conditioning. → Crop failures? Modern Ag. ↳ Our future is rooted in science and progress.

Every person who claims “modern agriculture” is evil, should be required to rely solely on what they can grow in their own garden. Most wouldn’t last a single day without visiting a supermarket stocked with affordable, safe, and abundant food.

Almost everything you eat has been modified genetically by humans.

In farming, there’s a growing trend toward "mimicking nature" a strategy embraced by organic farming, regenerative agriculture, and agroecology. The assumption? Nature knows best. But is this true? Let’s dig into why this idea often falls short. 1/

If you want more nature, you need highly productive agriculture. Those who enjoy our centuries-old cultural landscapes also need more extensive agriculture. It's not all that difficult actually...

Should really be common knowledge taught in schools: natural ≠ safe ≠ efficient

Simon Maechling, PhD@simonmaechling.bsky.social · 2y ago

Natural doesn’t always mean safe. Cyanide in almonds, deadly mushrooms, venomous snakes, influenza, polio and measles are all natural. Does that make them good for you? ↳ No. The word “natural” is marketing. → Not a safety or efficacy guarantee.

Remember hand-weeding entire fields just to grow a few vegetables? No, me neither. Because modern agriculture works.