Science
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The self-help industry is booming, but its advice is rarely based on solid evidence
From love languages, to Good Vibes, to The Secret, the self-help industry is thriving - even though less than a fifth of self-help books are based on empirical research
Where mental illness is blamed on spirits, we need to be human to reach people
Some religious cultures misattribute mental health issues to spiritual possession - they won't seek help if care directly challenges their faith
When we talk about the scientific consensus, we need to be clear what we mean
What we mean by 'consensus' may not always be clear to the people we're talking to - unless we clarify our terms, we may not reach people
Professor Christopher Essex: denialism meets philosophy of science
Professor Christopher Essex, chair of a climate change denial charity, argues we shouldn't trust science, but presents a deeply unworkable alternative.
Questionable accusations over ‘woke’ climate change solutions empower white genocide conspiracies
Claims that climate change belief is part of a 'woke' religion feed into conspiracy theories around Malthusian depopulation schemes and white genocide
The climate change deniers spreading misinformation… with charitable status
Seventy four climate scientists signed an open letter calling for a climate change denial charity to lose its charitable status - so why doesn't the Charity Commission act?
Climate change deniers set Net Zero as the new target for their misinformation
The Global Warming Policy Foundation - a decade-old, opaquely-funded climate change denialist group - now has Net Zero firmly in its sights.
Birdfeeders are very popular, but are they what’s best for our feathered friends?
A new study suggests that if we want to support a diverse population of bird species, we should focus less on feeders and more on wildlife gardening