Scientifically Literate
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Welcome to Scientifically Literate! I break down scientific topics in an informative, approachable way so you can spot nonsense and stay sharp. Follow for clear, engaging science insights. https://substack.com/@scientificallyliterate
To honor Scientifically Literate’s origin story as we kickoff 2026, let’s explore a particular infectious disease that has had it’s unfortunate time back in the spotlight this year. open.substack.com/pub/scientif...
You Really Don’t Want to Catch Measles
And the Harm of Convincing People Its Not that Serious
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January 2, 2026 at 2:42 AM
To honor Scientifically Literate’s origin story as we kickoff 2026, let’s explore a particular infectious disease that has had it’s unfortunate time back in the spotlight this year. open.substack.com/pub/scientif...
The goal of scientific literacy is to not fall prey to the latest unsubstantiated claim or misrepresented study. My goal is easily digestible steps to help avoid the panic of clickbait headlines and influencers open.substack.com/pub/scientif...
Not All Methodologies are Created Equal
Unlocking the Power of Hierarchy in Study Designs
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December 30, 2025 at 3:54 AM
The goal of scientific literacy is to not fall prey to the latest unsubstantiated claim or misrepresented study. My goal is easily digestible steps to help avoid the panic of clickbait headlines and influencers open.substack.com/pub/scientif...
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👀 China makes it illegal to podcast on health issues without a degree.
Before 2025 we might have felt this is wrong but it’s hard not to be jealous.
(Yes, every member of our team has a collection of letters after their name)
Before 2025 we might have felt this is wrong but it’s hard not to be jealous.
(Yes, every member of our team has a collection of letters after their name)
No degree, no discussion? China tightens the grip on influencers and its new law has sparked massive debate online. Check details
China has enacted a new law requiring influencers to possess degrees or certifications for discussing serious topics like finance, health, and law online. This measure aims to combat misinformation an...
m.economictimes.com
December 27, 2025 at 5:29 AM
👀 China makes it illegal to podcast on health issues without a degree.
Before 2025 we might have felt this is wrong but it’s hard not to be jealous.
(Yes, every member of our team has a collection of letters after their name)
Before 2025 we might have felt this is wrong but it’s hard not to be jealous.
(Yes, every member of our team has a collection of letters after their name)
How does something go from being an anecdote to objective fact? Gathering data points that demonstrate the trend!
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Becoming a Methodology Queen (or King) Pt. 1
The First Step for Reading Research
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December 24, 2025 at 4:10 PM
How does something go from being an anecdote to objective fact? Gathering data points that demonstrate the trend!
substack.com/@scientifica...
substack.com/@scientifica...
Anecdotes… everyone’s got one, but maybe that’s part of the problem? The cure to an anecdote is gathering more data to establish repeatable patterns, and the scientific method is a key piece of this process. open.substack.com/pub/scientif...
How to Avoid the Trap of the Anecdote
The Scientific Method
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December 23, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Anecdotes… everyone’s got one, but maybe that’s part of the problem? The cure to an anecdote is gathering more data to establish repeatable patterns, and the scientific method is a key piece of this process. open.substack.com/pub/scientif...
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Since his appointment, RFK Jr. has pursued a brutal vision of American health that several experts liken to a sort of eugenics. Kennedy has made it clear that certain deaths are acceptable or even preferable to a world where every child is vaccinated.
Read more: www.theverge.com/health/66136...
Read more: www.theverge.com/health/66136...
December 20, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Since his appointment, RFK Jr. has pursued a brutal vision of American health that several experts liken to a sort of eugenics. Kennedy has made it clear that certain deaths are acceptable or even preferable to a world where every child is vaccinated.
Read more: www.theverge.com/health/66136...
Read more: www.theverge.com/health/66136...
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TLDR:
RFK Jr is a dangerous idiot. Ignore him.
✅ Introduce peanut products to babies early —> ⬇️ risk of peanut allergies.
✅ Aluminum salt adjuvants —> ⬆️ vaccine effectiveness.
✅ Vaccines cause adults.
(Being a smart adult? That’s optional. 🧠🙃)
RFK Jr is a dangerous idiot. Ignore him.
✅ Introduce peanut products to babies early —> ⬇️ risk of peanut allergies.
✅ Aluminum salt adjuvants —> ⬆️ vaccine effectiveness.
✅ Vaccines cause adults.
(Being a smart adult? That’s optional. 🧠🙃)
It's Whopper Wednesday!
This week, we take on RFK's claim that food allergies might be caused by aluminum adjuvants in vaccines.
(News flash, aluminum salt adjuvants in vaccines are safe. Removing them will decrease vaccine effectiveness, leaving our children vulnerable to infectious disease.)
This week, we take on RFK's claim that food allergies might be caused by aluminum adjuvants in vaccines.
(News flash, aluminum salt adjuvants in vaccines are safe. Removing them will decrease vaccine effectiveness, leaving our children vulnerable to infectious disease.)
Whopper of the Week: RFK Spreads Disinformation Again about Vaccines and Food Allergies | Defend Public Health
In 2024, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) concluded that over 70% of peanut allergies could be prevented through early consumption of peanut allergens by infants and c...
www.defendpublichealth.org
December 18, 2025 at 3:21 PM
TLDR:
RFK Jr is a dangerous idiot. Ignore him.
✅ Introduce peanut products to babies early —> ⬇️ risk of peanut allergies.
✅ Aluminum salt adjuvants —> ⬆️ vaccine effectiveness.
✅ Vaccines cause adults.
(Being a smart adult? That’s optional. 🧠🙃)
RFK Jr is a dangerous idiot. Ignore him.
✅ Introduce peanut products to babies early —> ⬇️ risk of peanut allergies.
✅ Aluminum salt adjuvants —> ⬆️ vaccine effectiveness.
✅ Vaccines cause adults.
(Being a smart adult? That’s optional. 🧠🙃)
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"Sustained investment in [pandemic] preparedness is not optional—it is a cornerstone of economic stability, public trust, and global safety," write Maria D. Van Kerkhove and Chikwe Ihekweazu in a new #ScienceEditorial. https://scim.ag/3YmuQXb
December 15, 2025 at 8:49 PM
"Sustained investment in [pandemic] preparedness is not optional—it is a cornerstone of economic stability, public trust, and global safety," write Maria D. Van Kerkhove and Chikwe Ihekweazu in a new #ScienceEditorial. https://scim.ag/3YmuQXb
"You may know the science and terminology better than me, but you know I'm right!" A real quote that shows why #ScienceLiteracy is important #ScientificallyLiterate #Science substack.com/@scientifica...
What is Scientific Literacy?
Let's Level Set on What It is and Why It Matters
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December 15, 2025 at 2:55 PM
"You may know the science and terminology better than me, but you know I'm right!" A real quote that shows why #ScienceLiteracy is important #ScientificallyLiterate #Science substack.com/@scientifica...
To become a better consumer of information, learning to check sources and ask for citations/proof of a claim is one of the easiest steps to take. Read about the burden of proof and who holds the responsibility in my latest essay! #ScientificallyLiterate
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The Burden of Proof
Who Holds the Responsibility?
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December 13, 2025 at 8:31 PM
To become a better consumer of information, learning to check sources and ask for citations/proof of a claim is one of the easiest steps to take. Read about the burden of proof and who holds the responsibility in my latest essay! #ScientificallyLiterate
open.substack.com/pub/scientif...
open.substack.com/pub/scientif...
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One of the MANY reasons we are campaigning for RFK Jr.'s impeachment...ending the war on cancer?????? Not very #MAHA of him.
Read the articles, sign to endorse them, share, and contact YOUR reps here:
www.standupforscience.net/impeach-rfkjr
#impeachrfkjr
Read the articles, sign to endorse them, share, and contact YOUR reps here:
www.standupforscience.net/impeach-rfkjr
#impeachrfkjr
December 13, 2025 at 5:29 PM
One of the MANY reasons we are campaigning for RFK Jr.'s impeachment...ending the war on cancer?????? Not very #MAHA of him.
Read the articles, sign to endorse them, share, and contact YOUR reps here:
www.standupforscience.net/impeach-rfkjr
#impeachrfkjr
Read the articles, sign to endorse them, share, and contact YOUR reps here:
www.standupforscience.net/impeach-rfkjr
#impeachrfkjr
I published my first essay on Substack! substack.com/@scientifica...
Science Isn’t Scary - Come Along for a Grand Adventure
Welcome to Scientifically Literate
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December 13, 2025 at 2:01 AM
I published my first essay on Substack! substack.com/@scientifica...