Other Science News

As winter rolls into spring, we here at ACSH are springing ahead with our pro-science agenda. (Did you see what we did there?) Here's where we appeared in recent days.

Match Week is upon us! On Friday, soon-to-be-doctors throughout the country will learn their fate in terms of residency placement and career.

Conventional wisdom tells us that there are too many humans on this planet. But the data disagree.

One of the most beautiful aspects of science is that it transcends culture and language. Facts are facts, no matter if you speak English or German.

Though we've been debunking junk science for more than 40 years, we never cease to be amazed by the amount of hype and exaggeration that continues to permeate the mainstream press.

By Brian Walsh, Elon University

For any of you expecting an erudite discussion about medicine, opioid policy, or even a chemistry lesson I apologize in advance. My week rhymed with "witty" and I need to vent.

At first glance, Russian trolls and the activist group Organic Consumers Association seem to have no connection whatsoever. But appearances can be deceiving.

From Seattle to New Haven, ACSH crisscrossed America spreading good science news and debunking junk science. We even made a couple of international appearances!

The President of the United States has completed a roughly four hour periodic physical examination by his physician, Dr. Sean P.Conley, performed at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center - this is his second since taking office.