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Glenn Branch
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Deputy Director, NCSE. Views expressed on BlueSky are my own and not necessarily NCSE's.

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Glenn Branch is the deputy director of the National Center for Science Education. He is a prominent critic of creationism and intelligent design and an activist against campaigns of suppressing teaching of evolution and climate change in school education. He is also a fellow with the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. .. more

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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 19h
Shame on The Today Show for devoting three minutes of its November 10, 2025, show to promoting fundamentalist pseudoarchaeology.
Have Researchers Found Noah's Ark? A Look at New Evidence
Some American researchers claim they’ve found what they believe is evidence of Noah’s Ark buried in a mountainous part of Turkey and reveal scans made with ground-penetrating radar shows what they say...
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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 3d
Dana Nuccitelli (@dananuccitelli.bsky.social) describes the five techniques of science denial on display in Joe Rogan's podcasts addressing climate change.
Five ways Joe Rogan misleads listeners about climate change  » Yale Climate Connections
Rogan exposes millions to climate denial. Let’s break down his tactics.
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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 4d
Dana Nuccitelli (@dananuccitelli.bsky.social) debunks nineteen climate myths propagated by "two octogenarian fringe climate contrarians" on Joe Rogan's podcast.
Debunking Joe Rogan, Dick Lindzen, and Will Happer
Joe Rogan has one of the most popular podcasts on the Spotify and Apple Podcasts platforms, and a combined 50 million followers on YouTube, Spotify, and Instagram. And like nearly all of the most popu...
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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 5d
Paul Braterman (@paulbraterman.bsky.social) illuminatingly discusses "Evolution and Creationism in the Age of Trump" for 3 Quarks Daily.
Evolution and Creationism in the age of Trump - 3 Quarks Daily
by Paul Braterman
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Issues in Science and Technology @issuesinst.bsky.social · 6d
In 2005, the Panda Trial held that intelligent design cannot be taught in science classrooms. 20 years later, @monyab.bsky.social revisits the trial and the people involved, finding insights into conflicts around community, religion, science, and education. Read the story: issues.org/science-curr...
Of Pandas and Science Curricula
Twenty years ago, a landmark court case held that intelligent design cannot be taught in science classrooms. What lessons does it offer for conflicts in education?
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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 6d
Congratulations to Naomi Oreskes (@naomioreskes.bsky.social) on receiving the 2025 Volvo Environment Prize!
Harvard Professor Naomi Oreskes Receives the 2025 Volvo Environment Prize
Press Release from the Volvo Environment Prize Foundation Naomi Oreskes, a world-renowned earth scientist and historian from Harvard University, is the recipient of the 2025 Volvo Environment Prize. S...
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Evolutionary Studies at Vanderbilt @evolutionvu.bsky.social · 7d
Welsey Roberts presents his evidence that teaching #evolution works and it doesn't have to be religion OR evolution. @ncse.bsky.social #teaching #scicomm

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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 7d
In which I nitpick a passage in Charles Palliser's novel Rustication.
Palliser and Paley | National Center for Science Education
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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 10d
A different version of the Deutsche Welle story about climate change education in the United States for which I was interviewed.
What US school kids are learning about climate – DW – 10/31/2025
As the long arm of the fossil fuel lobby enters the classroom, some US science teachers are finding their job requires more than simply imparting knowledge and wisdom.
www.dw.com

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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 11d
I blurbed it thus: "Drawing on the full toolkit of contemporary evolutionary biology, Mitchell Cruzan's Looking Down the Tree offers a succinct, lively, and provocative account of human evolution."
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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 11d
Mitch Cruzan describes his new book about human evolution, Looking Down the Tree, at The Panda's Thumb.
Looking Down the Tree – Exploring the Origins of Our Species
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Evolutionary Studies at Vanderbilt @evolutionvu.bsky.social · 12d
What can we learn from Natural History Museums? @corriemoreau.bsky.social gives some examples! #evolution #scicomm #museums @ncse.bsky.social

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Climate.us @climate.us · 12d
The 2025 #TIME100Climate list is out! We are thrilled to share that Rebecca Lindsey, our project director, is part of this group: (link)

This list recognizes the 100 most innovative leaders driving business climate action in 2025.
See the full list: time.com/collections/time-100-climate-2025/
Rebecca Lindsey, the Climate.us Project Director, wearing a white long-sleeve shirt and denim overalls standing outdoors near a white fence with greenery and trees in the background. The photo is framed in a red box that reads TIME100 Climate 2025.

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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 12d
In which I expose a creationist's misrepresentation of Ernst Mayr.
Misrepresenting Mayr | National Center for Science Education
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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 13d
ICYMI: Andrew Dessler adroitly debunks the Department of Energy's climate denial for Climate Chat.
Debunking the DoE Climate Denial Report with Andrew Dessler
YouTube video by Climate Chat
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Climate.us @climate.us · 13d
The Trump administration's unprecedented changes to federal websites have put essential climate research at risk. It's as if the federal science enterprise has experienced a natural disaster,.
Read More: https://www.context.news/climate-risks/volunteers-race-to-save-us-climate-data-from-trumps-purge
Image portraying a news article from context titled "Volunteers race to save US climate data from Trump’s purge". October 29, 2025. Additional text says: When Rebecca Lindsey received a layoff notice from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in February, it felt like an attack on the federal government's online science portal that she had helped run for a decade and a half. Click the link in the post to read more

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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 14d
Sad news of the death of the geologist Lorence Collins, a staunch critic of creationism.
In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus Lorence “Larry” G. Collins – CSUN News & Events
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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 17d
I helped Climate Town a bit with its episode on disinformation in climate change education.
The Brainwashing Of America's Children | Climate Town
YouTube video by Climate Town
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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 17d
I am delighted to see that Rollie Williams of Climate Town (@climatetown.bsky.social) received a Schmidt Award for Excellence in Science Communications from the National Academies!
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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 17d
The astronomer Maria Mitchell gave a well-known talk entitled "The Need of Women in Science" in 1876.

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National Center for Science Education @ncse.bsky.social · 18d
We're celebrating a birthday today! Happy 80th to NCSE's first executive director, Eugenie Scott! 🧁
https://ncse.ngo/happy-80th-birthday-genie
Happy 80th birthday, Genie! | National Center for Science Education
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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 18d
In which I reveal Dr. Darwin's Golden Secret.
Dr. Darwin’s Golden Secret | National Center for Science Education
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Climate.us @climate.us · 19d
ABC did a fantastic job covering why our mission to keep climate information freely available MATTERS. Watch the video and read story: https://www.abc57.com/news/with-climate-change-data-disappearing-former-noaa-scientists-strike-back
With climate change data disappearing, former NOAA scientists strike back
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The Elkhart River in Goshen resembles a serene stream these days, thanks to michiana's drought.
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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 19d
"Nye said science education is more important than ever to counter the denial of climate change that is rampant in Washington, D.C., mostly among Republicans."
Bill Nye sounds alarm on climate change deniers - Plymouth Independent
Bill Nye, known for the long-running public television series “Bill Nye the Science Guy,” told attendees at the 4th annual Plymouth Blue Future conference Thursday that science is under siege. “People...
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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 20d
NCSE invites you to test your knowledge of the Scopes trial with a new online quiz!
Scopes "Monkey" Trial Quiz | National Center for Science Education
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Scopes "Monkey" Trial, NCSE has developed a quiz to help you test your knowledge of this pivotal event. When you're done with the quiz, you can check out mo...
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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 21d
How will Illinois's public school teachers implement a new state mandate to teach climate change?
Illinois Wants Climate Education in Schools. Now Teachers Need to Figure Out How to Make It Happen. - Inside Climate News
It’s the seventh state to pass a law requiring climate education in public schools. The requirement will kick in next fall.
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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 24d
In which I trace a quotation from Norman D. Newell, often misused by creationists, to its source.
Quote #22 | National Center for Science Education
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Evolutionary Studies at Vanderbilt @evolutionvu.bsky.social · 25d
Given how well these videos do on Instagram, I thought I'd share one here, too! A #FossilFriday clip with @stevebrusatte.bsky.social. T. rex had feathers, but not for flying. #Evolution #Scopes100 #Dinosaurs @ncse.bsky.social

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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 25d
Dana Nuccitelli (@dananuccitelli.bsky.social) fact-checks the Trump administration's claim that increasing levels of carbon dioxide could be beneficial for agriculture.
Fact-checking a Trump administration claim about climate change and crops » Yale Climate Connections
A recent Department of Energy report falsely states that rising carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere will boost agricultural yields. In fact, climate change is much more likely to make food scarcer...
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